These tips were published by The Muse.
Escape game tailor-made
Find an agency that can help you create a made-to-measure escape game for your team. It can incorporate company values or simulations of real work challenges that the team must overcome together.
Cooking or cocktail mixing workshop
Instead of a traditional get-together, choose an experiential format – perhaps a chef-led cooking or cocktail mixing course. These activities encourage creativity and collaboration, plus they are fun learning experiences which offer an informal space to strengthen relationships.
Volunteering for a good cause
Get the team involved in a volunteer event such as planting trees, helping out at a shelter or picking up litter around the company premises. In addition to strengthening relationships, employees will gain a sense of contributing to a good cause together.
Act out "a day in the life of another team"
See what it is like to work in a different section of the company or in a different role. For example, sales representatives could try customer support. This simulation fosters an understanding of how colleagues work and gives the team a new perspective on working together.
Outdoor or sports activities
Organise non-traditional outdoor activities such as orienteering, laser tag, or a tournament in a less common sport such as frisbee or paddleboarding. Physical activity and a shared challenge promote team spirit and relieve work stress. However, take care not to discriminate against any subordinates who may not be very keen on sports or have health problems.
Brainstorming in the form of a hackathon
Create an environment where team members can suggest ideas for improving company processes or products. Try a hackathon, in which team members present their ideas and the whole team selects the best ones. This type of activity encourages creativity and engagement while directly benefiting your team and the company.
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