Employee Activities to Build Team Spirit
Team-building activities must begin with a question: "What is the team you want to build?" This question seems simplistic, but people often overlook it. Decide who will be attending and participating, and most importantly, why they are attending.
Other People Are Reading
-
Purpose
-
Without a purpose, any team spirit activity will not produce the results you are seeking. Decide what you want your team building activity to accomplish. These results need to be tangible. Do not say "I want the team to work together better." Rather, state that "I want turnover to be reduced by 10% as a result of this activity."
Activities
-
Team spirit activities range from the very simple to the very complex. Ensure your activity fits its purpose. You and your team can navigate ropes courses or go on scavenger hunts and simulate being deserted on a desert island. You can participate in challenges and conduct "trust" exercises like falling backward and being caught by your teammates.
-
Design or Buy
-
Your human resources department likely has experience creating team spirit activities. There are also many "off the shelf" products you can purchase. Outside consultants offer an array of options, including many off-site possibilities and challenges. Your budget, goals and time available for the activity are the main factors influencing your decision.
Implement
-
How you implement your team spirit activity is critical. Some employees will not want to participate or will be very reluctant to become involved. Specific explanations of why the activity is being conducted and what purpose it serves are vital elements of the program. Detailed instructions as well as a recap of what was learned as a result of the exercise must be included in the program. Explain the purpose, answer all questions, conduct the activity and discuss what was achieved.
-
