Team building is a must on every organization. The joint
effort of each member of the group could play a major role in the success of
the whole company. It is then imperative for managers and supervisors to
re-group their subordinates and gather everyone up so as to build a stronger
and better workforce in the days to come.
Here is a short checklist for team building organizers. Be
guided on the basic items to think about when choosing a venue for your event.
1.
Specify your goals. There
are several reasons why you could host this affair in the first place. Aside
from having fun and reducing stress, would you want to encourage creative input
or improve communication skills? Would you like to assess your unit’s strengths
and weaknesses? Perhaps, you’re aiming to eliminate conflicts between two
members? Whatever your purposes are, itemize them all. Note them down on a
piece of paper so that when you browse for possible reception
venues later on, you could easily
decide which among them could make you reach your objectives.
2. Identify your line of activities. Once you determine the agenda, you need to distinguish the
type of activity that could bring out the results that you’re aspiring for. It
should be engaging enough so they would be excited to participate. Your choices
could range from indoors to outdoors, physical to mental exercises that are
most fun and enjoyable. As soon as you come up with a tentative list, you could
then gauge which among your options could offer the finest amenities and
services.
3.
Consider timing. When
is the best time to schedule this outing? Would you do it in the beginning of
the year when everybody is fresh with ideas and concepts? Or would you have in
summer to take advantage of the “vacation mode” that people tend to feel during
these times? Would you plan an all-day trip or an overnight stay? Would you
time it on weekdays where there are less visitors or weekends so you’re all
free from work? How you settle on the timing could help you a lot in booking a
destination. For instance, if you are planning to have it around April or May
where beaches and resorts are mostly full with tourists and bakasyonistas, you might need to reserve
in advance so you could completely enjoy the sceneries in the summertime.
4. And last but not the least, weigh the budget. How much would you allot for the entire trip? There’s the
cost for transportation and travel, as well as the room expenses. How much
would you spend if you’d opt for an accommodation
in Tagaytay versus the one in
Batangas? There’s also the food
consideration while on the road. Enumerate all the spending you could incur so
you’d know where your finances could bring you.
About the Author : Jeric is a
Filipino guest poster that is currently working as a copywriter in Optimind
Technology Solutions, a digital marketing agency that provide services
including SEO, web design, Facebook and mobile app development.
