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I have been asked to arrange some for my team, I need some help and suggestions.
The team ranges from 20 - 50+ and I would like something to suit all. Personally I would like something active, but some of the team are less active than others.
Something constructive for a charity or project might be good....
Any suggestions would be greatly received.
timwilky
05-06-08, 12:11 PM
Nought wrong with a good old game of murder ball. Bosses one side, plebs t'other
I have been on a few school trips to Wales as a helper and I have to say that one of the activities which really gets the kids working as a team is Gorge Walking. It's really satisfying seeing all the kids working together to get everybody up the river/stream.
I know there will be other suggestions but I would have a look at gorge walking because, at the end of the day, there's nothing to stop anybody from doing it.
I have been on a few school trips to Wales as a helper and I have to say that one of the activities which really gets the kids working as a team is Gorge Walking. It's really satisfying seeing all the kids working together to get everybody up the river/stream.
I know there will be other suggestions but I would have a look at gorge walking because, at the end of the day, there's nothing to stop anybody from doing it.
Sounds like a good one actually!
we have a big company do later this month at Trentham Gardens in Stoke.....
they have aerial extreme, buggy mania, human table tennis and we are also having a dragon boat race!!!!
We've recently done:
-Paint balling
-Go Karting
-Nights out on the town.
Team bonus incentives are a meal at a given restaurant, paid for by the bosses. Meet targets, go out for a meal (then usually off into town later - but the bosses don't pay for that bit).
There's also a plan of walking up Snowdon one day, but that's easier for us, as I can almost throw stones at Snowdon from the office window.
Depending on the abilities of the elders:
http://www.goape.co.uk
--and of course having one local is a plus.
SoulKiss
05-06-08, 12:53 PM
Trackday
Have suggested the following:
Go-Karting
Watersports
Trackday (various vehicles)
Raft Building
Sky Diving
....the list goes on.
I have one member who doesn't want to do anything competitve, one who doesn't want to do anything physical and so on.
They have suggested visiting a museum - WE WORK IN ONE!!!!
fizzwheel
05-06-08, 01:16 PM
I'm in the "Doesnt matter what you do I'm not coming camp" I totally hate team building days, they never fix the issues that make me want to punch certain memebers of my team in the face. Its just a waste of time and money.
Give everybody ?20 and tell them to go down the pub and get p*ssed and put your energy into doing something useful.
I'm in the "Doesnt matter what you do I'm not coming camp" I totally hate team building days, they never fix the issues that make me want to punch certain memebers of my team in the face. Its just a waste of time and money.
Give everybody ?20 and tell them to go down the pub and get p*ssed and put your energy into doing something useful.
+1 nothing changes
I do have to say the word "team" and "building" are not in my favourites list.
"pub" is though, as is "afternoon session"
Shellywoozle
05-06-08, 02:23 PM
we have a big company do later this month at Trentham Gardens in Stoke.....
they have aerial extreme, buggy mania, human table tennis and we are also having a dragon boat race!!!!
Come see me Lily I am 10 mins away !!! If you have time that is.
I went on 2 w/e away team building, there is an awesome place in Wales I can give you info on but it's not cheap. We did things on water, i.e building rafts, getting across with 2 planks of wood blah blah blah, orienteering, rock climbing, absailing, pot holing.
One was good, teams of 9, one person stood on an oil barrel with arms folded and stood with their back to their teams members. Team members in 2 rows of 4 waiting to catch person on barrel. Person on barrel has to fall backwards, rigid, with arms on crossed and trust others to catch them.
Maze made out of rope and you have to get each member thru maze without touching rope, can only use each hole once and it gets hard when there are not many holes and people left.
There was loads we did but to be honest paint balling is more fun LOL or getting wasted he he he .... I have grown up honest
In the Fizz camp here:rolleyes:
I'm taking my team to the dogs.
Local greyhound track.
Admission, race card, 2 drinks, a pound bet and a snack bar meal. All for a tenner a head.
Next one is going to be ten pin bowling and the one after that is karting.
Team building is supposed to be fun and social. It helps the team get to know each other more on a personnel level and helps with interaction at work. A mini chill-out session.
I'm in the "Doesnt matter what you do I'm not coming camp" I totally hate team building days, they never fix the issues that make me want to punch certain memebers of my team in the face. Its just a waste of time and money.
Give everybody ?20 and tell them to go down the pub and get p*ssed and put your energy into doing something useful.
I disagree. But then I interviewed and selected all of my own team. We all get on really well and the social activities have helped. They all work hard, do a good job and we have good fun when we go out. I also use other incentives. If I know my boss is not coming in the next day, I'll let one them come in late. If they need to slope off for a particular reason, I'll let them do it.
All this makes for a good working team.
If I know my boss is not coming in the next day, I'll let one them come in late. If they need to slope off for a particular reason, I'll let them do it.
All this makes for a good working team.
That bit i agree with completely - any attempt at team building in our dept doesn't work and nothing gets solved
In fact as most people will know i'm pretty bored out of my skin at the min nothing going on - will my boss let me go on the three peaks challenge and drive the support vehicle - will he hell
northwind
05-06-08, 03:13 PM
I'm in the "Doesnt matter what you do I'm not coming camp" I totally hate team building days, they never fix the issues that make me want to punch certain memebers of my team in the face. Its just a waste of time and money.
Depends... Teambuilding exercises where you get to hurt the team members you hate, ie paintballing, are great :cool: I scarred my old boss :D
fizzwheel
05-06-08, 03:27 PM
I disagree. But then I interviewed and selected all of my own team. We all get on really well and the social activities have helped. They all work hard, do a good job and we have good fun when we go out. I also use other incentives. If I know my boss is not coming in the next day, I'll let one them come in late. If they need to slope off for a particular reason, I'll let them do it.
All this makes for a good working team.
I think it really does depend on the team and also the personalities within your team. Theres two or three people that I despise and I wouldnt p*ss on if they were on fire. I just dont see it as a constructive use of my social time hence why I dont like these kind of things. I'd rather go to the pub with my friends rather than work colleagues who if I didnt work with I woudlnt have anything to do with as I dont like them as people.
Of course it may also be due to the fact that I'm a grumpy b*stard [-( :D
When I ran the helpdesk I did similar to you though, I took them out for a night on the p*ss that I paid for, if they needed time off for stuff that was last minute that was OK and long lunch breaks on friday were mandatory. Overslept in the morning again no proble, a little give and take goes along way I think. But also like you I had hand picked that team so I had an interest in keeping them together and it does work, but I think you need the right group of people in the first place otherwise it just doesnt work. Also it needs to be a regular thing, 1 team building session does not a team make.
sv-robo
05-06-08, 03:31 PM
Next one is going to be ten pin bowling and the one after that is karting.
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Yep,any of the above are always good for a laugh.
Completely agree with Fizz on this. I spend far too much time working in the office anyway. I've no desire to spend more time watching some bone idle sycophants sucking up to the management.
I prefer to choose who I want to enjoy my spare time with.
neillfergie
06-06-08, 09:36 AM
There are always neg heads in any group who refuse to contribute or get involved so let them wallow in their own self pity and take everyone else out for a day of fun, it will wind the neg heads up even more knowing the others had a great time without them!
good suggestions:
paintballing is fun if painful and having pulled my hamstring last time we did it probably not suitable for everone.
10pin bowling is less physical and you can get drunk as you do it (bonus)
karting is good fun too but its generally not a good idea to get drunk, endurance teams are good for larger groups.
SoulKiss
06-06-08, 09:49 AM
I usually sign up for these things to show willing, then come up with a 59th minute excuse to not go, including how "gutted I am at missing it"
Yes, everybody, I am a Teambuilding Tease :)
Of course it may also be due to the fact that I'm a grumpy b*stard [-( :D
When I ran the helpdesk I did similar to you though, I took them out for a night on the p*ss that I paid for, if they needed time off for stuff that was last minute that was OK and long lunch breaks on friday were mandatory. Overslept in the morning again no proble, a little give and take goes along way I think. But also like you I had hand picked that team so I had an interest in keeping them together and it does work, but I think you need the right group of people in the first place otherwise it just doesnt work. Also it needs to be a regular thing, 1 team building session does not a team make.
+1 for both ;)
I always canvas any team that have worked for me first about 'team building'. If they want to do it I will support them however I will not impose the corporate rubbish on them if they do not want it.
Luckily I work with nice people. However I still want to choose who with and how I spend my non work time. As I pretty much do 50 hour weeks I don't want to spend more time with work people rather than my husband and family.
Trace :)
Well I have little choice in this, although I did duck it last year and am hoping it may fizzle out this year too with no agreement.
I was thinking something to help a chairty or something might be a good idea, but am struggling to find something like this?
Mine are ALWAYS attend if you want. They always all do. In fact it's got to the point where others from other teams ask if they can join in too. :cool:
arenalife
06-06-08, 11:12 AM
I like them and I enjoy the ones we do, bit narrowminded to dimiss them. I don't think anyones expecting you to have an amazing bonding moment but being kneedeep in mud with a paint ball gun shouting DIE YOU MOTHERLOVERS!! with Rebecca from accounts who you've never spoken to before is very interesting. It oils the wheels a bit, oh and you shoot the people you want to punch :)
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