Avoid these mistakes when organizing a team building event

Before you even start, ask yourself: “What is the purpose of this team building?”

What goal do you aim to accomplish? This question is far from trivial. Although team building can generate a broad range of positive outcomes, having a specific objective will help you tailor the event for maximum efficacy.

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Do you aim to enhance bonding among team members who are yet to know each other well? Do you wish to equip them with skills for managing internal conflicts that commonly obstruct productivity? Or perhaps, are you aiming for an already cohesive team to acquire new capabilities? Is the event planned for summer, autumn, or maybe Christmas? Each response will define a course of action – but only if you ask this question before commencing the preparations. Otherwise, you might realize that you’ve taken a wrong turn only after investing resources, time, and effort, when the initial momentum has already waned. Thus, setting a clear objective from the outset can avert this predicament.

Organize everything in detail: no room for mistakes!

Organizing a team-building event haphazardly, cramming it into spare time with an imprecise approach, is essentially undermining it. As we’ve stressed before, while an activity may be enjoyable, it’s not necessarily effortless to manage, especially when catering to adults and professionals. An event where participants engage voluntarily is a product of meticulous and thoughtful planning. The complexity escalates when we deal with team building, which serves a purpose beyond mere entertainment. It’s crucial to prepare in advance and not gloss over any phase or aspect of the organization – every detail counts. Delegating, either partially or fully, to professionals can certainly steer you towards the right direction.

Choosing the wrong location means messing up the event

An aspect that isn’t always given the right importance is the choice of location. Sometimes, little thought is given to it, or it’s considered poorly, or chosen without considering the specific characteristics or purpose of the team building being organized. This could turn out to be another significant mistake

One might indeed have a brilliant idea and plan an event perfectly, but if the chosen location isn’t suitable or doesn’t encourage participation, all the work done risks going to waste.

Cooperation, not competition: the former unites, the latter divides

Another factor to weigh in is the type of activities proposed. The fundamental aim of team building isn’t to highlight competition, but to encourage cooperation. The spotlight should be on collaboration, not contention, in each designed activity. Even when incorporating competitive elements, it’s crucial to instill the idea that the real challenge lies within oneself, rather than against others.

Lastly, it’s crucial to view team building not as an isolated moment of social interaction among colleagues, but as an integral part of the workgroup development process. A one-time event isn’t sufficient; there must be continuity, consistency, and a clear understanding of the impact that such an initiative can have on both the team members and the company as a whole.

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