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Team Building
Team Building
What is it?
The term "team building" refers to a varied group of activities aimed towards encouraging group bonding and improving the performance of a team. Almost any organisation that has a selection of people working together utilizes team bonding; you can find examples of it in businesses, the military, charities, sports and schools.
What does it involve?
Team building exercises usually involve encouraging people to work together effectively to achieve a certain goal; however, the main aim of team building is not to be the quickest or best at something, but to improve the relationships, operating dynamics and problem solving capabilities of the team in question.
Why do it and what are the benefits?
Activities that help with team building have many benefits, from building confidence in both the self and the group. Students can also learn important skills such as how to lead and how to follow, and how to collaborate with others and use the collective abilities of the group to achieve the best possible outcome.
What equipment do we need?
Equipment is often used that everyone can collaborate on, but thanks to the wide variety of activities that can help team building you cannot define exactly what equipment is needed. Some examples need only brainpower whereas others need specialist apparatus - make sure to consult with any venues you intend to visit beforehand to see if you need to bring anything.
Who is it suitable for?
People can start team building at any age! The complexity of the exercises can be adjusted to suit the needs of most groups, from primary school students to those in their late teens.
Costs?
You can attend specific events tailored towards team building, but it is also often a secondary benefit to an already established activity such as Sports the costs will therefore vary between activities, but should be too expensive!
Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)
You must make sure to tailor the nature of your activity to your students. Team building is highly customisable and therefore has an incredible range of possibilites; make sure to choose the right sort for the group e.g. physical teamwork for sports enthusiasts!
How do we include?
The very nature of team building is to include everybody in the tasks, so you can customise what your students do to suit the needs of the group perfectly - a great way to ensure full inclusion!
Doing it abroad?
You can find activities all over the world that can help with team building! However, they may not be advertised as such as the main attraction of the event is unlikely to be teamwork - exercise common sense in deciding what to do with your students to improve team bonds!
Venues with this Activity
The Manor is the ideal centre for school groups and other groups. It is well equipped to cater for up to 69 in number. Enjoy the experience of our adventure equipment in the grounds - there's something for all ages. You could abseil from the balcony, climb a crate tower or have a go at archery, to name a few of the activities on offer.
Brathay Trust is a charity with the mission to improve the life chances of children and young people. We do this by inspiring them to engage positively in their communities.
Waddow is a 17th-century manor house set in 178 acres of beautiful Lancashire countryside overlooking the River Ribble.
David Hall Training is a mobile training organisation based in the North of England, delivering courses throughout the country for individuals and groups, delivering training, practice and qualifying expeditions for Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards on foot, mountain bikes, in kayaks and canoes. These courses are underpinned by skill training and teambuilding.
Gareth Haldenby is the lead instructor and is based in the Yorkshire area. Having over ten years experience in outdoor education, Gareth will ensure you have an outstanding experience, tailoring delivery to meet personal aspirations.
This landmark building, formerly Belmont Primary School, has a history dating back to the 1890s
The Gothic-styled late Victorian listed building was beautifully restored by The Old Belmont School Preservation Trust and today it is a hive of activity offering classes, conference facilities, a coffee shop and CS Lewis exhibition.
Based at the foot of the Black Mountains on the banks of the beautiful river Wye, we are on the doorstep of the Brecon Beacons National Park and close to the famous town of Hay-on-Wye providing visitors with a wide range of activities from jumping off waterfalls to browsing the bookshops.
Enjoy the Views from the Highest Go Ape Platform at 18 metres.
Our adventure near Hawkshead (the jewel in our crown) has always proved a popular day out. Built on a side of a hill, it feels seriously high. And that’s because it is.
We offer you the complete package; our own residential centre complete with 5* en-suite activity accommodation, conference room and break-out rooms, transport, locally sourced home-cooked food, trainers with over 25 years experience and exclusive access to on-site activities creating an excellent, unrivalled, training venue.
Situated on the Dartington Estate in Totnes, Dynamic Adventures can offer a wide variety of outdoor activities for all ages and abilities. All activities are supervised by our qualified instructors for you to enjoy a fun, safe and enjoyable session.
Something for Everyone. NEW Tree Top Junior at Alice Holt.
Our Tree Top Junior will remain open during the weekends in December and January - don’t forget a pair of gloves!
Keyhunter is an entertaining puzzle-based live escape game; a new form of entertainment where you must escape from a room you are trapped in by finding hints and clues that point you to the right direction to solve various puzzles.
An exciting, participation fantasy game allowing players to be the space hero that they have always wanted to be, in a safe environment. 6 zones on 3 levels: awesome!
TrekCo have been running courses for schools and colleges since 1989, and are the largest provider of outdoor education in the region with over 40 instructors. We specialise in outdoor educational days and residentials – offering year group camps, induction courses, activity days and skills courses.
Based at the north end of Barton Broad (about 10 miles north of Wroxham), Barton Turf Adventure Centre is a family run sailing school, adventure activity and environmental studies centre.
Endeavour is a small national charity working at grass roots level with some of England's most disadvantaged and disaffected young people. Ours is a hard working, passionate and effective organisation providing social development programmes for those youngsters getting few or no opportunities to fulfill their true potential.
Established in 1980 Britain’s most experienced summer holiday operator for children and teenagers aged 3-17 years. With a host of exciting and adventurous activities to choose from.
Established in 1980 Britain’s most experienced summer holiday operator for children and teenagers aged 3-17 years. With a host of exciting and adventurous activities to choose from.
Olympia London is a collection of inspiring spaces that have been recently renovated and refined to enhance the beautiful buildings, connecting them together as never before.
Phoenix Scalextric Circuit is based near Studley Warwickshire and enjoys a beautiful countryside location. The track is 150 feet long with fully computerised race management and awesome scenic accessories. We offer friendly and competitive Scalextric racing in an enjoyable atmosphere with experienced personnel to make your event a very special occasion.
At the heart of our cultural learning offer is access to excellence for everyone across all of the WAVE venues.
Silver Award in the ‘Beautiful South’ Small Visitor Attraction of the Year. A stone’s throw from Southampton.
Tucked away in 440 acres of beautiful woodland and meadows close to the River Itchen. Go Ape Southampton, Itchen Valley Country Park is perfect for a family days out in Hampshire, and friends looking for awesome activities in Southampton, Portsmouth or Eastleigh.
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