2022-08-12 00:00:00

The most effective activities for team building

Team working together on an escape room puzzle during a corporate activity

Running motivating group activities in a setting away from the usual work environment is something more and more companies are embracing. It is well known that a motivated employee can increase their productivity by up to 70%, as long as they feel comfortable and valued both as a person and as an employee. That is why at CREA Group Events we offer a range of popular, highly requested activities for team building.

The 4 most effective activities

  1. Outdoor activities. Running dynamics in an open-air setting is hugely beneficial, as it clears the mind and encourages participation. Some options include canyoning, sailing or even skydiving for the most daring. This kind of activity turns the experience into an adventure, where tension and cohesion come together to achieve a common goal.

  2. The quick decision. Participants are split into groups of three. Each group has one minute to choose a single word that defines the company. Once the time is up, the groups share their choice and explain why they picked that word. It is a very simple exercise that delivers a great deal of information and energy: it not only reveals what employees think of the company but also stimulates teamwork, fast decision-making and active listening.

  3. Shared tastes. This activity involves forming groups of five and writing down each person's five favourite films, songs or books. Once done, the groups compare their lists and highlight the matches. It helps group cohesion, lets colleagues get to know each other better and strengthens bonds.

  4. Building trust. In pairs, colleagues have to show trust in one another — for example, letting themselves fall so their partner catches them, or being guided while blindfolded. Trusting your colleagues creates a positive atmosphere and boosts productivity.

These dynamics work best as part of a wider plan. Whether you are shaping corporate events, company meetings or conventions, motivational activities like these slot naturally into the rest of our event services and give any programme a clear human purpose.

As a destination management company in Spain, we can build these experiences into a broader incentive, add live entertainment and host everything in one of our unique venues. From our teams in Barcelona and Madrid, we design motivating programmes across Spain's leading MICE destinations.

Ready to motivate your team?

Tell us your goals and we will design the team building experience that best fits your company. Get in touch with CREA Group.

About the author

Cristina Parera Anglada, Senior Accounts Director at CREA Group Events & DMC

Cristina Parera Anglada

Cristina Parera Anglada is Senior Accounts Director at CREA Group Events & DMC. A graduate of ESADE Business School, she has nearly 18 years of experience in the MICE industry. She specialises in delivering incentive programmes across Spain's leading destinations, as well as managing complex event operations and high-profile projects for international clients.

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