The Benefits of Team Building Activities

Team building activities have been proven over the last few years to be an effective tool to increase overall performance. Regardless of the type of team. They have shown to have a positive impact on productivity, efficiency and motivation. A happy team is a hard working team. Here are BigPotatoes we are the experts in organising killer team building activities to take your team to the next level. So here are just on the Benefits of Team Building Activities.

1. Team work

Firstly, team building activities sets aside the team to work exclusively on team work. Focusing on what’s needed or the key components on becoming a more efficient team. During a team building activity you’ll learn how to work together more efficiently and how to maximise the skills of each team member.

2. Leadership Skills

Regardless of the type of team, every good team has a leader. Be Team Building Activities will help identify leadership qualities and skills in individuals. How? A structured team building activity will allow members of the team to contribute as leaders throughout the day, event and activity.

3. Communication Skills

Good communication is important in all aspects of life. However, in business it’s paramount. Team building activities aids in breaking down the barriers of communication, that may occur in teams at times. It’s also a fantastic tool to improve both verbal and non-verbal communication.

4. They’re Fun

People enjoy doing fun things. The workplace should be fun as a happy team is a hard working team. A team building activity will reinforce having fun in the workplace, allow the team to let off a bit of steam and form a stronger bond outside the workplace. The results in the workplace will follow.

5. Team Bonding

Why is team bonding so important? It builds the sense of looking out for each other in a team and more importantly builds trust within a team. During a team building activity your team will get the chance to learn about each other and build an even greater respect for each other. This all happens in a fun environment.

6. Responsibility & Confidence

The benefits of team building activities is never more apparent when it comes to improving confidence and a willingness to take on responsibility. Improving someones confidence through a team building activity will transfer into other areas of their life. In the work place it will be confidence in their work or to get a particular job or project completed.

In a team everyone has a role and everyone is responsible for their role. Team building exercise and activities will help to reinforce how taking and providing responsibility will improve team performance.

7. Team Morale

Let’s be honest, a good team building activity will raise the morale within a team or group. Before the team building activity people are enthusiastic and after, a great team building activity with BigPotatoes, there will be a fantastic positive vibe in the workplace or group.

8. Trust 

During a team building activity, the team, staff, or friends will learn much more about each other. They’ll find out their strengths, weaknesses, and capabilities. These learnings will help to form a stronger bond and trust between everyone in the group.

9. Results 

Team building activities promote better communication, promote a positive work environment and has been shown to improve the efficiency within a team. A happy and more efficient team will produce better results.

Finally, If you’re interested in a team building activity for your team or group. Contact us today on info@bigpotatoes.ie.