Team building activities consist of a variety of tasks designed to improve the abilities of group members to effectively work together. By tasking communication, interaction, decision making skills, team members are able to learn more about one another and themselves while group cohesion is developed and improved. Team building activities encourage and empower team members to brainstorm ideas, problem solve, alternate leader roles, and contribute to a common goal. Through after-action discussion and feedback team members are able to identify behaviors and attitudes that contribute to team success or failure and develop plans to incorporate behaviors that contribute to success into team activities.

Team building events and activities can be informal in nature, such as after work social outings, or more structured tasks designed to target specific skills that the organization and its leaders would like to improve among its work teams. They can be tailored for any team size and for both established and new teams. Creating an atmosphere of positivity, fun, and relaxation is helpful for bringing employees together, building connections, and boosting the mood of the team.

The long-term benefits of team building include:

• enhanced communication skills, concentration, decision making, and self-confidence.
• improving professional relations, understanding and co-operation.
• contributes to employee motivation, trust, and productivity.
• fosters an enjoyable work environment.
• members are able to learn more about themselves and their team members.
• increased job satisfaction and provide relaxing outlets for expression.
• reduced turnover rate and increased company morale.
• efficient and effective work teams.

To further discuss how a team building activities can benefit your organization, please contact us.