Mark Hamade

The responsibility of organizing team building events is a huge task for anyone. Everything has to be planned and implemented with sheer precision. The goal of the event must first be identified prior to the planning process. Goals might include:

• Achieve higher performance
• Develop the group’s skills
• Establish leadership
• Align the group for a shared purpose
• Establish positive team culture

Once you have established a goal, it would be best to run research on the various team building activities that will achieve the intended objectives of the organization. Browsing through websites such as the following will give you ideas:

• Wilderdom.com
• 30 Team Building Games
• The Team Building Directory
• Icebreakers.ws

Your next step is to pick a venue that has the necessary facilities to run your team building activities. It may be a good idea to go through the list of locations approved by your corporation before you start making enquiries. This way, you won’t waste any of your time considering venues that will not be accepted. You can also cross check with your colleagues for referrals, as they will possess first-hand experience on the service levels and facilities of the places that you are thinking about.

As a teambuilding event planner, one of your core responsibilities is to create a balance between meeting organisational objectives and boosting of employee morale. One of the ways to do this is to encourage interaction among participants, through the activities and games that will be implemented. Full participation would be your ultimate goal, which is why these games should be made appropriate for everyone.

Finally, it’s good to make a last-minute list of the tasks that you need to sort out a few days before the event date. For instance, you may need to confirm the number of team building participants with the venue or resort and make a list of the equipment needed for the event. Ultimately, precision in all of these details would be essential for your success as an event organizer.