Ready to take your team to the next level this year, but not sure where to start? Then plan a Team Outing. These provide much-needed rest for the stressed brains and creating opportunities for the team to let the steam off together, recharges the workforce.
At Savincom, we ensure that our team is always motivated. This helps us in keeping momentum for our passion for service. Last week, we had a team outing; where the team went for a run at go-karting followed by a sumptuous team dinner. It was not just an excuse for mandatory fun — it also served a greater purpose to the team and company as a whole.
We have listed 4 benefits of team outings that will change your perspective about them.
- Motivates Employees to Work Towards a Shared Goal
Motivating your employees can be a challenge, especially if they are working on a project that the entire team isn’t thrilled about. Try motivating your employees with a change of scenery and new, fun goal to accomplish. You will be surprised at how motivated your team can get when accomplishing a fun goal. You and your team will gain a new perspective during activities like these that you can bring back into the office.
- Exposes Hidden Talents
Team outings are an opportunity for employees to participate in fun, out-of-the-box activities that will help the team grow in areas like communication and collaboration. It’s also an opportunity for the team leader to learn more about their employees and help them discover new talents. After a team outing, you will be surprised at how differently you will think about your all-star team when you get back to the office.
- It Gives the Employees a Fun Break
Day-to-day work-related stress can have employees feeling worn down and as a team leader you have to find opportunities to give your team fun breaks. Activities like go-kart, laser tag, trampoline, dodge-ball or even just walking are a great way for employees to break out of the confines of the office and channel their energy into something else. After a fun game of go-kart, you’ll be surprised to see how relaxed and refreshed your team will be. That short mental-health break can do wonders when it comes to productivity inside the office and to the well-being of your team.
- Creates an Environment for Team Bonding
Team outings are a great opportunity for team leaders and employees to connect and learn more about each other. After completing these types of activities, team members will better understand each other’s strengths, weaknesses and interests. Bringing the team together to spend time with one another is one of most successful ways to better connect with your team and for them to connect with you.
