by Anishametra Saravanan
The phrase “team building” has the ability to garner a wide spectrum of reactions from high fives to eye rolls. While many instantly react in the latter, it can be argued that team building efforts are more crucial now than ever for building team morale, especially when many employees were hired during the pandemic and have been working remotely from home. If you’re looking for some ideas to strengthen your team dynamics while having some fun and laughter, look no further because here are a few great team building solutions for you.
1. Escape rooms
Escape rooms are known to enhance group problem-solving skills while working together towards a common goal. Escape Room Kuala Lumpur based at Berjaya Times Square as well as Breakout located at Avenue K and Nu Sentral are considerable options for those seeking a thrilling-themed escape room.
If you’re feeling like a physical escape room may be too intense of an experience, virtual escape rooms are a great alternative. The Fun Empire offers a wide variety of thrilling plotlines which can be solved from the comfort of your home. With proper team coordination and excellent time management skills, you and your team are all set to defeat the enemy against the clock.
2. Visit places
Looking for a change of setting? A day field trip enables you to connect with your team outside of the office space. Visiting places like Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad and Muzium Negara also doubles as a means for the team to explore and learn new things together. Bonus tip: organize a mini scavenger hunt at your place of visit for fun prizes to be won.
3. Trivia
Trivia is an exciting way to engage your team in a knowledge-based activity which is designed around a particular topic of interest. With a common objective in mind, the team is encouraged to communicate effectively and it drives them to be good team players. Curating trivia questions on free platforms such as Kahoot is hassle-free and allows you to customize your theme to your group’s interest. Add in the bonus “Winner gets bragging rights for the week” and you’ve got yourself the perfect concoction to a competitive team building activity.
4. Tabletop games
If planning an elaborate team building activity isn’t really your style, you can always rely on a good old tabletop game to bring some fun into the office. From the classics, like Monopoly, Cluedo and Uno, to the new boards on the block (We’re talking Sushi Go, Wingspan and Suburbia to name a few), you’ll never run out of options because there’s just so many to choose from!
5. Potlucks
Calling all fellow foodies! Potlucks are a no-fuss team building activity as it can be regularly scheduled during lunch hour. It gives your team the freedom to interact and bond with one another over a shared meal. Plus, it’s the perfect means to connect with introverts since it does not require them to go out of their comfort zones.
Team building is essential in any workplace and with these tips, we hope these ideas will spark your team’s innovative thinking while creating lasting and meaningful memories. They don’t say ‘Teamwork makes the dream work’ for nothing after all!
Source:
Masterclass
