We don't want to spoil this article, so you can keep reading until the end. We'll just say that this is a question we get asked frequently in Inspira Workspaces.
First of all, if you still don't know what team building is, let's start by getting to know what it is. Team building is a team event or activity that is specifically designed to improve interpersonal relationships, increase team cohesion or performance.
The approach is not technical, but rather is oriented towards a social aspect and team cohesion, mainly in how people work together.
It's great for problem solving, building confidence, and finding better ways to do things together.
Sometimes, in our daily lives, it is difficult to dedicate time to these issues, which is why taking the team out of their daily environment for a team building event or activity is ideal.
How team building can help your company
It is a very good tool for team members to get to know each other better and strengthen relationships. In general, it helps to:
- Resolve communication and trust issues.
- Resolve or reduce conflicts between team members.
- Appreciate and recognize the strengths of each team member.
- Improve decision making.
- Improve motivation and commitment.
- Improve collaborative behaviors.
- Creating connections for creative collaboration.
- Share experiences.
- Come together and find the best way to work together as a team.
Although the benefits of team building have been talked about for some time, there are still many companies that doubt its effectiveness and wonder whether doing this type of activity is really worth it.
The answer to this question is, it works as long as it is applied well.
Misuse of team building can lead to resentment among employees, for example, if they feel they are forced to do activities that make no sense to them or if they have to use time outside of working hours.
For this reason, before doing any activity, it is essential to see what the needs of the team are, what type of activities those who work with you would like to do, the duration of each activity, the budget that will be allocated, the time of year in which it will be done and whether the employees are under a lot of stress.
How to implement team building productively
- Consider who will participate in the activities.
- Set objectives (depending on the objectives, the activities will be one or the other).
- Determine the budget.
- Determine the frequency with which you will do team building activities.
- Measure the results (you can do this through surveys or one-on-one feedback).
Where to do team building activities
Many companies think that this type of activity can only be carried out outdoors and that they will have to move the entire staff away from the city, requiring a large organisation and incurring large expenses.
While hosting these types of events in large spaces is fun, there are many creative team building activities that can be done with staff indoors, in a meeting room, For example.
Three main reasons to do an indoor team building activity:
- Ease: Not everyone wants or can take an adventure outside the office, devoting extra time. This way you can give the team the ease of being able to participate in the event without having to make major changes to their routine.
- Weather: You never know what the weather will be like, so if you choose an indoor space, activities can take place without any problems regardless of what happens outside.
- Accessibility: If you opt for an indoor space like a meeting room, you can choose a location that is well connected and accessible to all participants.
Advantages of holding team building events in a coworking space.
Choosing a coworking space for this type of event is a smart choice in many ways.
- Variety of rooms: you can choose from several meeting rooms and select the one that best suits the activities to be carried out.
- Comfortable and professional space: Coworking spaces have rooms and spaces designed to provide an environment that is comfortable for working and collaborating. This can help teams take full advantage of team building activities and be more productive.
- Resources and technology: Meeting rooms in coworking spaces are equipped with everything needed for team building activities. Whiteboards, projectors, sound equipment and internet access.
- Flexibility and reduced costs: Can be rented by the hour or day, allowing teams to tailor team building activities to their own schedule and budget.
- Administrative support: customised space organisation for your event, reception service and help with anything you need.
Tips for planning and executing a successful team building event in a coworking space.
We share with you some essential tips:
- Start planning early: the more time in advance, the easier planning will be. It is worth planning carefully and being strategic.
- Consider location: The coworking space needs to be well connected and accessible to all attendees.
- Gauge your team’s mood – excitement can be contagious. Set the tone for the team building in the days leading up to the activity.
- Choose the meeting room wisely: the best space is always the one that suits the size and needs of your team. Visit the room beforehand to make sure it is the right one (size, lighting, internet connection, resources such as projectors or flipcharts).
- Ask about additional services: If your event lasts more than a few hours or extends over lunch, when choosing an indoor venue for your corporate event, you should also consider catering options. Check that the coworking space you choose offers coffee or lunch service.
- Terrace option: you can take advantage of a coworking space that has a terrace to organize hybrid indoor and outdoor activities, thus managing to integrate different types of activities in the same place.
Examples of team building activities suitable for a coworking environment.
- Problem-solving activities where cooperation is key, such as treasure hunts.
- Social activities such as trivia with questions about team members.
- Activities to acquire new skills can be tests of skill or ingenuity. Board games are always very good for this.
If you are planning to organize a team building activity and you still haven't decided which is the best place to do it, we can help you.
En Inspira Workspaces We have the experience and the appropriate spaces so that you don't have to worry about anything. We have 12 fully equipped meeting rooms and two key locations in Madrid.
In addition, you can enjoy our incredible terraces, which are ideal if you prefer to complement indoor activities with some outdoor activity.
Do you have questions? Come meet us and discover why we are the ideal option for your company.
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