What are the best Team Building activities to strengthen team cohesion in 2024?
In the current professional context, with the democratization of teleworking in a large number of companies, the organization of team building activities is more necessary than ever. Whether sporty, cultural, fun or creative, team building activities have the main objectives of improving team cohesion, communication and, ultimately, team productivity.
So what are the best team building activities in 2024? Formeret gives you his TOP 10!
Why is Team Building essential in 2024?
THEteam spirit has always been a key factor in the success and productivity of a business. However, in the age of remote and hybrid working, some businesses fear that these current work trends are a Barrier to collaborative work teams, due to a lack of links or communication. In this context, the organization of unifying corporate events, such as team building, is more essential than ever. Indeed, team building is generally an informal and friendly moment that is based on collaboration and teamwork during fun activities.
Organize a team building allows you to create and/or strengthen relationships between the employees of your company who thus get to know each other better. But not only that: setting up a team building activity also allows you toimprove communication between the various members of the team, to get them to Surpass yourself, but also promote stress management by offering a break from the daily work routine.
In the end, uniting your employees around team building activities contributes to improve team performance since they learn to work together in a fun environment and in a good mood. In some cases, an unusual and fun team building activity can also be a way of rewarding your teams by giving them a friendly moment.
On what criteria should you choose your team building activity?
While almost all activities make it possible to strengthen group cohesion and team spirit, some team building activities will also promote other aspects, for example: team creativity, improvisation, stress management, competitiveness, competitiveness, trust, trust, the alleviation of conflicts and the improvement of the working environment, etc. The first thing to do is therefore to List your goals and needs.
Afterwards, Evaluate logistical criteria : your budget, of course, but also the duration of the corporate event and the number of participants. Some activities work well with a large number of participants, others are better suited to smaller groups. Finally, look at the setting of your event : do you want to organize an activity on your premises or in spaces outside the company ? In the middle of nature? Or even do a remote team building?
To assess the potential effectiveness of an activity, ask yourself the following questions:
- Does it meet my goals and problems?
- Is it in line with my company values?
- Does it give each participant a seat?
You can also define performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of your team building later on and thus measure its impact in the short, medium and long term.
Top 10 Team Building Activities for 2024
Virtual Escape Games
A virtual escape game uses the codes of the traditional escape game: it is a team activity in an immersive setting with puzzles to solve and a common objective. The only difference is that it takes place online and is played from a computer. This fun and challenging activity is perfect for a remote team building : puzzles are solved online and cooperation is achieved through videoconferencing. A virtual escape game is similar to a video game, employees are immersed and must Overcoming challenges as a team.
Team cooking workshops
Cooking together is a great way to bring your employees closer together. The idea is of course for everyone to put their hands in the work to strengthen collaboration. To spice up the activity a bit, you can also suggest a culinary challenge that will allow you to boost their creativity. At the end of the cooking class, plan a tasting as a team: the friendly atmosphere will encourage exchanges between all participants.
Outdoor hikes and excursions
Hiking and excursions in nature have several advantages: they are ideal for small budgets, easy to organize and have numerous health benefits physical and mental health of your employees. To add a challenge and strengthen team cohesion, you can also organize a treasure hunt, an urban rally or an outdoor treasure hunt. These kinds of activities where Mutual aid Is the key allows Strengthen relationships effectively.
Role-playing games and simulations
Do your teams need cohesion and are you looking for an unusual activity? Roleplaying and investigation games are perfect activities because you are sure to get everyone involved. For example, you can organize a living cluedo or a murder party. The murder party is a life-size role-playing game that takes the form of a police investigation during which each of your collaborators will take on a different role and embody one of the protagonists of the story. It is an ideal activity for boost collective intelligence and develop problem-solving skills.
Art and creativity workshops
Being creative is the backbone of innovation and adapting to change. And in a context that is constantly changing, these qualities are essential to the success of many businesses. If one of your goals is to stimulate innovative thinking of your teams, so rely on creative workshops for your team building: craft workshops, creation of a short film (a particularly stimulating collaborative challenge), production of a collective work of art (painting, fresco, graffiti...), etc., etc., to boost their creativity while having fun.
Volunteer projects
Team building can also take the form of a solidarity action in the field, based on the values that your company shares or the causes that are important to your employees. Get in touch with associations or organizations that will be able to find out about the best activity to support them: fundraising, participation in activities with volunteers, awareness-raising campaigns, etc. Participating in a volunteering project strengthens the sense of belonging And the sense of social responsibility.
Sports competitions
Opt for sports team building if your main objective is the promotion of team spirit and cooperation. There's nothing like a sports challenge to motivate participants, uniting teams and strengthen competitiveness ! Multisport challenges, Olympiads, orienteering races, obstacle courses, karting, archery... The choice is vast. Sports activities promote self-improvement, mutual support and healthy competition.
Personal development workshops
It is a learning-centered approach, the improvement of well-being and interpersonal skills of each collaborator. These types of workshops generally require a relaxing and inspiring environment. It can simply be retreats in nature to recharge your batteries, reconnect with yourself and others, or even personal development courses led by coaches. You can federate your teams around a theme chosen, for example: leadership, trust, positive communication, stress resistance, etc.
Yoga and meditation sessions
The popularity of yoga has increased sharply in recent years. Accessible to everyone, regardless of age and level of sport, this activity is ideal for meeting certain challenges in corporate activities: improve mental well-being, release the body's tensions, reduce stress. Yoga can also be organized very easily from a distance if you are organizing a virtual team building.
Thematic evenings
Finally, why not end your corporate event with a theme evening? Choosing a theme for an evening is not trivial, it allows you to create a relaxed, friendly and fun environment, while promoting exchanges. Do not hesitate to bet on original themes and animations to get away from the usual cocktail, for example: garden party, Cannes festival, festival de Cannes, futuristic evening, cinema, carnival, etc. And to make an impression during your evening, why not offer a virtual team challenge thanks to virtual reality?
Formeret: exceptional spaces for your events
For a team building, The choice of location is very important. The Formeret group offers you exceptional spaces in the heart of Paris for all your professional events: team building, incentive, seminars, etc. All our rooms are modular and adapt according to your needs and the activity you want to organize.
In terms of services, we offer you a wide range of services for a turnkey experience : reception, catering, equipment, relaxation areas... Whether you want rooms to rent or privatize the entire place, everything is possible. For more information, do not hesitate to contact our teams.