We’ve likely all been put in the awkward situation where we have been asked, by an employer, to participate in a corporate team-building exercise. The purpose of strengthening teamwork and relationships is quite often led astray. Either by the dread of a day stuck inside a stuffy conference room. Or to participate in mundane activities that neither encourage nor motivate us to contribute.
Many team-build exercises are typically centred around outdoor team exercises. Ice-break activities or even getting your team to craft objects using unconventional materials. Now, whilst all these ‘activities’ are considered very commonly you can be sure that they are not highly favoured by the participants; they lack inspiration!
That is why, here at Exciting Escapes, we adapted our unique experiences to be suitable for all manner of team-building exercises which includes playing host to corporate activities!
Bid a final goodbye to the days of awkward DIY crafts, uninspiring scavenger hunts and repetitive ice-breakers. Instead, say hello to a new experience inside an escape room that’s guaranteed to get your team inspired for their training day.
Here’s why we think you should host your upcoming corporate event with us…
It’s a unique bonding experience for your team
It can be difficult to encourage a group of adults, that work together, to communicate in a professional setting. This can largely be down to everybody having their own goals and challenges whilst at work; believing that communication could be a distraction from their work responsibilities. If communication and bonding at work are not encouraged then communication can at times feel forced or unnecessary.
Forcing a team of people, busy at work, to bond together does not work and can create dissension which is not productive for anyone. That’s why it’s important to encourage people to bond realistically by allowing them to communicate in a way that feels natural.
An escape room can do exactly that!
Groups of people can find themselves together in a fun environment that both encourages them to speak up as well as prompts natural flowing conversation; the best way to establish bonds with people. If they can create real bonds with their fellow team members in a fun setting, then they will feel more at ease talking to them at work about targets and feel more confident asking for help if they need it.
Create and maintain trusting work relationships
When adults are establishing new work relationships they are opening themselves up to be able to put their trust in one another. There may not be many opportunities for this to happen whilst going about a normal work day; which is why corporate team-building exercises can be so important for workplace relationships.
Inside an escape room, a team of people will be relying on one another. From solving clues, and finding puzzles all the way to escaping! A unique experience such as this one allows people to begin putting trust in their team members. Which over time can then grow into a strong working relationship.
Companies want their employees to trust one another and build strong repour. As work morale can be positively affected. The happier your team, the better than can perform together.
A controlled setting to enhance team development
It can be very daunting for individuals. To feel as though they are being monitored or assessed whilst participating in team-building exercises. But it is important that they feel safe in an environment that allows them to develop together into a stronger team.
All of our escape experiences have both participation and observing options for corporate team-building to ensure that participants can receive feedback on their group performance.
It can be highly beneficial for participants. They will gain valuable insight into how they worked as a team inside the rooms. The new insight could help them understand their fellow team member’s strengths. And how they could develop as a team upon their return to work.
Encourages out-of-the-box thinking
Whilst employers want to ensure that their teams are going to work hard to achieve goals and smash their performance targets it’s paramount to allow them to explore new ways of thinking that can positively affect their performance.
In a unique situation, like an escape room, an individual’s rational thinking is put to the ultimate test at every turn. The teams who succeed are the ones who think and approach tasks differently than perhaps expected. Our escape rooms encourage individuals to think creatively; where the answers are designed to test their creative problem-solving.
It’s a good idea to question your first instincts and perhaps try a different way to complete a puzzle. This way of thinking, when encouraged, can be carried into the work environment. Workers could now have new ideas to be more proactive and efficient at work.
A fun experience the whole team can look back on fondly
We always like to express the importance of having fun. Even when it comes to corporate team-building exercises.
Allow your team to have a fun experience together. It is the best way to ensure that they are building repour with one another as well as establishing trust. It can be difficult for adults to make strong connections and trusting relationships with colleagues. That is why corporate team-building could make or break your team.
An escape room will encourage strong working relationships between team members in a fun setting. The entire team will have a fond memory to look back on. A time when having fun and trusting each other made them stronger – together!
You can hire out multiple games at once as well as take advantage of our available catering options. We will provide both the food and the fun; all you need to do is bring your team. For more information, you can find our downloadable Exciting Escapes Team Brochure on our website under the team building section. We look forward to seeing you and your team at one of our many locations soon.