‘Tis the season to get connected with employees, and yup, you need a team building activity. Ah, come on, please don’t grimace like that. A team building activity doesn’t have to involve trust falls, anything to do with cold water or building a bridge out of dry pasta. In fact, you can leave all the torture elements at the door, and actually have a bit of fun. We know, groundbreaking!
Let us introduce you to the very modern team building activities your teams will actually want to do.
1. Volunteer at a Community Kitchen
An activity that benefits the community and brings your team together? Seems like a no brainer to us. Spend the morning or afternoon in the kitchen to encourage unity, compassion, and purpose within your company. Each person plays a vital role in the process, whether it's chopping vegetables, stirring pots, or serving food with a smile. It's a shared experience that brings you closer together, while giving back. Check your local boroughs for food shelters, kitchen or other nonprofit organisations for opportunities near you.
2. Popstar experience with Karaoke
Whether your team has the voice of angels or it’s better when they listen, they can hide or take centre stage with Karaoke. Picture this: a group of colleagues, shedding their work personas and stepping into the spotlight, microphone in hand. Everyone gets their moment to shine; it's not about hitting the perfect note (the worse you are the better in our eyes), but about breaking down those barriers, fostering teamwork, and creating unforgettable memories. So, next time you're looking for a way to bring your team closer together, grab that mic, pick your song, and get ready to unleash your inner rockstar.
3. Puppy Yoga
If you can be hot off the mark, head to a local studio and secure one of the great puppy yoga sessions across the UK. The premise is simple. You will be sitting relaxing on a yoga mat interacting with a large litter of puppies as they learn valuable socialisation skills through human interaction. A win for everyone! Ensure you check the reviews for an ethical experience.
4. Hot air balloon day
Want to mark a new branding moment or spoil your team? Find a hot air balloon company that can come to a location near you and tether for the day, allowing mini rides to your team, given inclement weather. With extras including hampers and fizz, this is a great moment to mark on social media as well as a day they’ll recall forever.
5. Tree-planting
Find an environmental charity that offers business plantings in the spring and fall. You can bond with coworkers across departments while improving London’s environmental health by planting trees in the community – along streets, in backyards, in parks, and in natural areas. It’s fun, meaningful and can help defeat the cynics who really don’t think a day out with a team can do some good!
6. Tea making
Cocktail making is so 2016. Instead, take a look at tea! Various companies offer a 2 hour session for groups to learn about the health properties of teas, herbs and spices from a professional Tea Sommelier and have a go at creating two wellness blends to take home.
The hands-on session involves blending teas by hand, crushing aromatic spices, brewing and tasting a variety of teas. It’s very creative and participants leave with new found knowledge of tea and inspired to discover more flavours around them! Brews up!
7. Pottery masterclass
Creative team? Learn from the pros at a local studio that offers lessons! Most studios offer classes Monday to Fridays, so take a day and let that office stress go into the pottery wheel.
It's a hands-on experience that breaks the monotony of the workday and encourages us to think outside the box. By the end of the class, you've not only created unique pieces of art but also strengthened your bond as a team. So, if you're looking for a fun and meaningful way to bring your team together, a pottery class is the perfect recipe for success.
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