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More and more companies are turning their attention to team building and for good reason \u2013 it\u2019s really important! According to a\u00a0recent survey<\/a>,\u00a073% of employees wish their company would invest more in team building<\/strong>. This shows that not only can\u00a0team building activities<\/a>\u00a0boost morale, improve communication, and get your team exercising more creativity, but also that employees expect to do some team building!<\/p>\n

However, as the concept of \u201cteam building\u201d grows in popularity, many teams can over complicate it. We\u2019re going to give you all the ins-and-outs so you can stay focused on what\u2019s most important and take full advantage of the benefits of team building. Within Team Building Hub<\/strong>, we\u2019ve leveraged the insights of industry experts in employee culture and team building so that we can provide you with definitive resources to help your team grow together, become more efficient, and improve your company\u2019s bottom line<\/p>\n

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What Is Team Building?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It might seem simple enough but team building is a broad concept with a lot of different applications. \u201cTeam building\u201d encompasses everything from 5-minute standup meetings to 75 minute events or week-long, off-site retreats.<\/p>\n

For the by-the-book definition let\u2019s turn to\u00a0Oxford Languages<\/a>. Team building is \u201cthe action or process of causing a group of people to work together effectively as a team, especially by means of activities and events designed to increase motivation and promote cooperation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Not clicking? Yeah, that didn\u2019t make a lot of sense to us either. Let\u2019s break that down!<\/p>\n

Simply put, team building is any activity that you do with a group of people to improve their performance as a team. That\u2019s what team building\u00a0<\/strong>really<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Again, those activities can range from simple to elaborate but the truth is, if you\u2019re spending time with your team, you\u2019re team building. The question is, are you doing it well?<\/p>\n

Why Does Team Building Matter?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Team building takes time and hard work so it\u2019s reasonable to question why this is something you should care about or focus on. Well, there are plenty of reasons and we\u2019ll break down just a few of them here!<\/p>\n

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1. Your Team Will Work Together Better<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Whenever you talk about the\u00a0benefits of team building<\/a>, improving collaboration has to be right at the top of the list. We\u2019ve all heard \u201ctwo heads are better than one,\u201d but that might not be true if those two heads can\u2019t get along! Team building\u00a0events<\/a>\u00a0are a relaxed, low-stakes environment where your team can learn how to best work together before they get into the real stuff at the office.<\/p>\n

You might say your team already works well together but there is a difference between teamwork and collaboration. Teamwork is a group working together under the corporate, hierarchical structure we expect \u2013 bosses dictating to employees. It\u2019s boring and it doesn\u2019t always get the job done as effectively as it could be. Collaboration is when a group of people work together as equals. They work as a self-managed collective who are freely exchanging ideas, pitching in wherever they can add value, and ultimately just concerned with getting the best end result. This is where the magic happens!
In fact,\u00a0a joint study<\/a>\u00a0found that\u00a0companies that promoted collaborative working were found to be 5 times more likely to be high-performing<\/strong>. When struggling with facing an underperforming team, collaboration can be the key to unlocking the potential of your team members.<\/p>\n

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2. Boosting Morale<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Positivity is a prerequisite for creativity. If your team isn\u2019t happy, engaged, and feeling good about their work, then your company won\u2019t be getting the best results! It might seem too good to be true but a\u00a0study in the Journal of Corporate Finance<\/a>\u00a0was able to\u00a0directly link employee satisfaction to improved company financial performance<\/strong>. So, doing right by the team will absolutely affect your bottom line.<\/p>\n

When companies treat their teams to truly exciting and engaging team building experiences, team members light up and take that energy with them to their roles at the office.<\/p>\n

This can be especially true with remote or hybrid teams. If your team is operating virtually, on any level, then virtual team building is a must! Virtual team building allows your entire team, no matter where they are located, to collaborate in a fun and unique way that ultimately brings them together.<\/p>\n

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3. Identify Leaders<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is a frequently overlooked benefit of team building. However, team building activities can be an opportune time to see co-workers in a new way and discover the next crop of leaders within your organization.<\/p>\n

When you put your employees in a brand new environment, you learn all sorts of things about who they are. Even Plato said, \u201cYou can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n

These events allow you to uncover hidden talents, identify leadership traits, and find some shining stars in your organization that you might have totally missed otherwise.<\/p>\n

According to Fast Company<\/a>,\u00a0empathy, high\u00a0employee engagement<\/a>, and remarkable communication are among the skills needed in great leadership<\/strong>. Team building activities are an opportunity for you to see all of these qualities and more on full display in some of your team members as they work together.<\/p>\n

In a well-run team building event, your employees will find themselves in a space where they can really be themselves and show off their talents in a way you would never have seen. These are huge opportunities to develop your team, build their confidence, and grow a unique skillset.<\/p>\n

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4. Employee Retention<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One trillion dollars. That\u2019s what U.S. Businesses are losing each year to voluntary employee turnover,\u00a0according to Gallup.<\/a>\u00a0The cost to replace an employee can range from one-half to two times that person\u2019s salary. That doesn\u2019t count the toll turnover takes on an organization\u2019s culture and morale, either.<\/strong>\u00a0So, when it comes to retention, make sure you are checking all the boxes.<\/p>\n

Nowadays, team building is an expectation. Employees not only expect team building to be a focus but they want their companies to invest more into it! The fact is, the job market is as competitive as it has ever been. So, to keep your team and attract new team members you simply have to be team building.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re still looking for proof about the importance of team building, check out our team building statistics<\/a>\u00a0article. We surveyed hundreds of employees across multiple organizations to get their thoughts. The results were fascinating!<\/p>\n

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5. The Biggest and Best Companies in the World are About Employee Retention<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Team building isn\u2019t a brand new phenomenon only being utilized by a niche group of people. The most successful companies in the world have made the practice a focus within their organizations.<\/p>\n

Zappos, a company\u00a0 known for having arguably the most happy and engaged workforce in the world, makes team building a huge priority. They do plenty of normal events but they take team building as far as having a group from their offices participate in a\u00a08,000 meter hike<\/a>\u00a0every year!<\/p>\n

And Ted Baker, CEO of Qalo, has\u00a0talked about<\/a>\u00a0how important the right type of team building is to his company. \u201cWe\u2019re not going to do cheesy trust falls in the conference room. We build camaraderie by getting active\u2026 Stuff like that really brings out the humanity in people and makes them more confident in their jobs.\u201d<\/p>\n

How You Can Host A Great Team Building Event<\/strong><\/h2>\n

All this sounds great, right? Well, there\u2019s a little bit of a catch. Most team building events stink. They\u2019re downright awful in fact. This leads to team members looking for any excuse to get out of another corny event, awkward game of \u201ctwo truths and a lie\u201d, or God forbid another\u00a0Zoom happy hour<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But when done well, team building is amazing. And you can do it \u2013 we believe in you!<\/p>\n

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Pick the Right Activity<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Trust falls, dress up days, and happy hours are so 2010. Team building has evolved! So, pick an activity that works best for your team because you have options.<\/p>\n

Are they a competitive bunch? Try something like an online game show! Have you got a group of smarty pants on your hands? Maybe they would love a game of trivia! Is your team looking for adventure? You can even play a real, live escape room right through Zoom! (Seriously, it\u2019s awesome.) No matter the team, the right event is out there. So, do your research and pick a killer activity they will love.<\/p>\n

There are a ton of options. And, truthfully, there are even a lot of\u00a0free team-building activities\u00a0you can try. However, if you\u2019re looking to step up your game, here at Team Building Hub we do team-building activities the right way. Fun games, super simple booking, and a team of enthusiastic hosts who are there for you every step of the way.\u00a0Check out our games<\/a>\u00a0to learn more and get started planning whenever you\u2019re looking to book an event.<\/p>\n

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Have an Excited Host<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Unfortunately, events like this have gotten a bad reputation for being cringy and boring. A great host can solve all of that.<\/p>\n

When the host of the event shows a level of excitement and professionalism, that increases the buy-in from the participants. Once your team is putting max effort into the event and really enjoying it, that is when they will start to see the real benefits.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, like most things in life, you get out what you put into these events. So, if you\u2019re looking for major results, make sure to bring your A-game!<\/p>\n

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Meet With the Team After the Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You planned this big day, got everyone together, and had a great time doing your activity. Isn\u2019t it over now? It can be, but don\u2019t overlook the value of talking about your event after it has happened. You and the team can learn a lot from a proper post team building activity debrief.<\/p>\n

Asking your team which parts of the event they enjoyed most and what parts they didn\u2019t like so much can give you great insight into other games they might like to play together. Also, have the team share what they learned about each other and how they enjoyed working together or competing against each other. This sort of exchange of ideas can sometimes prove more valuable than the activity itself.<\/p>\n

As\u00a0<\/a>Brian Scudamore<\/a>,<\/a>\u00a0Founder and CEO of 02E Brands said,\u00a0\u201cMost team-building falls flat because it\u2019s a one-time activity \u2013 done and then forgotten.\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s essential to find ways to keep the excitement going. The challenge is creating opportunities for people to connect and interact in meaningful ways, outside of regular meetings or presentations.\u201d<\/p>\n

While it is a challenge to keep that momentum going, that is what can take a team-building activity from a ho-hum afternoon at the office to a culture-changing event your team will always remember.<\/p>\n

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Virtual Team Building for Remote or Hybrid Teams<\/h2>\n

With the number of teams that are dispersed across the globe, working remotely either part or full time is only growing. This can have a lot of benefits, but it also creates a lot of challenges, especially in regard to teamwork and company culture.<\/p>\n

If your team is doing remote work, we recommend you read about\u00a0virtual team building<\/a>. On the virtual team building page, you will hear from industry experts who can educate you on the challenges of virtual teams, how to facilitate virtual events, and the best types of activities for\u00a0quick virtual team building<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To ensure that virtual team building efforts are successful, ensure that you take into account the following key aspects of virtual team building:<\/p>\n

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