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« on: April 21, 2010, 04:10:33 pm » |
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Can anyone suggest ideas for a team building day? It cannot be one of those 'fun' days as such, i.e. spa days, treasure hunts, paint balling etc. It does not necessarily have to be office based but something for various age groups and a way of working/being together as a team - having fun but also actually achieving something at the end of the day - something to encourage staff motivation and improve communication is part of what is trying to be achieved. Possibly half a day of 'serious' team building 'training' and half a day more relaxed. All ideas welcome - thank you  |
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gee4
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« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2010, 04:27:29 pm » |
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Previous employees I have worked with have attended these days, seminar in the morning and an event in the afternoon eg. canoeing, raft building, sailing, rock climbing.....is that what you are looking for? There are various centres that cater for this sort of thing, especially corporate events.
Is there a theme for the day/event?
Is it one particular department?
Are the individuals part of a management team?
Anything that involves them communicating and being focussed is worth investigating.
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officepa
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« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2010, 04:37:11 pm » |
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Rock climbing, canoeing, sailing, etc etc are not allowed I am afraid.
They are looking for a more 'traditional' type of team building - which is seen as being a classroom type environment exercise but they want something up from this but not as far as the above (rock climbing etc).
Finding that middle ground is what we are struggling with.
No theme for the day, a department of admin/secretarial type staff - poss around 15 in total of varying ages and physical ability - no management to be involved in taking part in the day's events.
I think if the morning was taken up by a trainer coming in to present on teambuilding that is easily arranged but the afternoon events are proving difficult to think up.
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Cathy S
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« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2010, 05:51:03 pm » |
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The team I currently sit with are going to do a Dragons Den Team Building Day - they have been split into two teams to come up with ideas for businesses or products and the remainder are the panellists ...
Could be fun?
Cathy
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gee4
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« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2010, 09:25:02 pm » |
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Ah now I know the group type, what about an Apprentice type scenario? Split the group into pairs or threes and have them come up with a product to market.
A select few (or others not participating) could form the panel and present a prize to the winner.
(similar to Cathy S suggestion).
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JessW
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« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2010, 01:29:28 pm » |
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How about team building exercise incorporating one day volunteering (as a team) at, say, a city farm (doing the manual stuff etc), or something else that also helps the team unite, learn new skills and put something back into society/the community (also good for CSR for the firm!).  |
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officepa
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« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2010, 01:30:18 pm » |
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Thanks everyone.
Boss now thinking about suggestions put forward to him. I will report back to let you know what was decided.
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officepa
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« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2010, 01:31:25 pm » |
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Excellent idea jess. I will now quickly add this to the list |
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gee4
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« Reply #9 on: April 26, 2010, 09:12:25 am » |
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Cathy,
Let us know what boss decided. I assume he must have some kind of objective in mind and ultimately what he wants he expects the group to achieve from their team building day.
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officepa
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« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2010, 01:24:40 pm » |
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Still being discussed I am afraid so no new developments. Will report back when decided but think i t may be a while........  |
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gee4
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Is bossie still mulling things over Cathy?!  |
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officepa
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Yep Wheels turning slowly with regards to this event. May have some news by end of the week - watch this space. |
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officepa
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Team day has finally been decided - all going on a jewellery making day course.
Sounds as if it will be an enjoyable day - designing and then making up your item.
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Oooh get your toolkit out girl and watch those fingernails!!  We want pics of your best design!  |
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