The summer holidays are coming to an end, and for many teams, it’s time to get back into the swing of things.
After annual leave, flexible working and time away from colleagues, reconnecting can take time. For hybrid teams especially, people may have spent weeks working different schedules or not seeing some colleagues at all.
A shared team building experience can be the perfect way to bring people back together, create some fresh energy and kick-start the new season.
Re-engaging Hybrid Teams
Summer can leave teams feeling a little disconnected. Colleagues take annual leave at different times, offices can become quieter and hybrid working means some people may not see each other for weeks.
Bringing everyone together for a shared experience creates an opportunity to reconnect away from the usual routine. It’s a chance to catch up, welcome new colleagues and get people communicating and collaborating again.
And it doesn’t have to mean a full day away from work. A fun and engaging activity can be enough to get everyone interacting and focused on something together.
Here are four activities to help your team start the new season strong.
At Orangeworks, our learning and development approach is experiential. Participants engage, reflect and apply through practical experiences designed to bring learning to life.
Instead of simply listening to information, participants have the opportunity to work together, solve problems and make decisions. Reflection then helps connect the experience back to the workplace.
Beat The Box
Think your team has what it takes to escape?
Beat The Box is a fast-paced escape room-style challenge that puts communication, problem-solving and collaboration to the test. Teams must work together to uncover clues, solve puzzles and complete their mission before time runs out.
It’s a brilliant way to get colleagues working towards a shared goal while bringing a little friendly competition to the mix.
Quickfire
Need to inject some energy into your next team event?
Quickfire is packed with quick challenges, friendly competition and plenty of laughs. Teams must think fast, work together and take on a series of activities designed to get everyone involved.
It’s perfect for getting people out of their seats and interacting with colleagues again.
SynergyK
Inspired by retro arcade games, SynergyK brings teams together for a series of high-energy collaborative challenges.
Communication and coordination are key, but most importantly, it’s about having fun and enjoying a shared experience together. A great way to reconnect colleagues and create some positive momentum after the summer break.
Integrity
Integrity challenges teams to communicate, share information and make decisions together.
As the activity unfolds, teams must collaborate to solve the challenges in front of them. It’s a great choice for teams looking to have fun while also exploring the skills that support stronger communication and collaboration.
Ready to Bring Your Team Back Together?
September is the perfect time to reconnect, reset and start the new season with fresh energy.
Whether you’re re-engaging a hybrid team, welcoming new colleagues or simply looking for a fun way to bring people together, a shared experience can help get the conversation going again.
At Orangeworks, we have a huge range of activities designed to help teams connect, collaborate and have fun together.
Get in touch with the Orangeworks team today to start planning your next team experience.