Are you looking for fantastic ways to inspire your team? Have you had a successful year and want to show your gratitude? Or are you interested in something fun that brings your team together and builds bonds?
Well, you have come to the right place as we have over 20 years of experience in creating events that unify, delight and thrill. In this blog, we are going to divulge our top ten creative team building activities that will leave your employees with awesome memories and tales to tell beside the water cooler for years to come.
1. ANIMATE AND CREATE
Time for your team to explore their inner creativity and shake off the shackles as they allow their dreams, fantasies and vivid imagination to come to life… in animation form.
‘Animate & Create’ is a fantastic team building workshop designed to explore your employees’ creativity and break-down barriers. Each team will be given a brief and tasked to create a short, animated movie, using state of the art technology and all the necessary materials and tools to bring even the most abstract ideas to life.
This team building creative activity can be adapted to promote your company’s brand, message or values, all within a friendly and relaxed environment.
2. BIGGER PICTURE
The Bigger Picture event is an artistic team-building activity, perfect as a conference ice breaker event or team activity, that illustrates the importance of strong teamwork, creativity, and effective communication.
Unleash your team’s inner artist, to recreate a masterpiece from memory or produce a bespoke design to reinforce your message.
Teams are brought together through the creation of a giant multi-canvas artwork. Everyone’s contribution is discovered during an exciting final reveal.
3. CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
Our ‘CSI Experience’ enables guests to explore the world of crime scene investigation, which will test your group’s problem-solving skills. Our CSI Team Building Event unites your team, challenging them to solve the crime and find the murderer.
Bring employees and colleagues together to enjoy this TV show-inspired creative team building activity. With a lifelike crime scene to investigate, your team will be thrown out of their comfort zone – with lots of curveballs to navigate!
This CSI Team Building Event is a brilliant, thought-provoking and team-bonding experience for all. Good old-fashioned teamwork will determine if they’ve got what it takes to solve the crime!
4. CASTAWAY
Step into the shoes of survival legends like Ray Mears and Bear Grylls as you embark on our thrilling ‘Castaway’ adventure. Our immersive experience is not just about surviving; it’s about thriving amidst nature’s challenges.
Say goodbye to the confines of the office and hello to hands-on learning as you and your team delve into the fundamentals of survival. From building shelters to fire making, every challenge is designed to develop teamwork, resilience and a sense of adventure.
caBut it’s not just about outdoor survival; it’s also about competition. Engage in friendly rivalry as you test your skills against other teams in a series of exhilarating challenges. Who will emerge as the ultimate castaway survivor?
5. CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP
Awaken your employees’ creativity with our ‘Corporate Chocolate Workshop‘ – a hands-on team-building event that sees presentation and marketing skills come alive.
This apprentice-style chocolate workshop promotes healthy competition and motivates employees to achieve amazing results. Chocolate-making is at the centre of this fun event, but the challenge brings in many other skills, from branding to pitching, with a firm focus on teamwork.
The event concludes with short product pitches from each group, judged by an independent panel, who look at cost, quality, creativity, presentation… and, of course, taste!
Strategic thinking is vital for a team’s success, but the chocolate makes this one of the most delicious creative activities for team building around.
6. COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS
Get creative, learn new skills and indulge in delicious cocktail making with ‘out of office’ fun. Our cocktail making experience is the perfect way to promote a vibrant team-working atmosphere that brings employees together with an interactive bar-tending experience. Your team will learn from world-class mixologists on how to create unique and innovative cocktails, while sampling some delicious drink recipes.
This experience is your opportunity to entertain, inject fun and embrace new skills in a vibrant environment. See your team come together and relationships strengthen with this fun-fuelled, ‘hands-on’ indoor activity that entertains and teaches guests – while also challenging them with a competitive game.
7. ICE CARVING COCKTAIL
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of ice carving.
This unique team building creative activity is a hands-on experience, designed to introduce participants to the artistry and techniques involved in transforming blocks of ice into breathtaking sculptures. Whether you are a curious beginner or an aspiring ice artist, this workshop offers a dynamic opportunity to explore the realm of ice sculpting and unleash your creativity on frozen canvases.
From understanding the properties of ice to mastering the use of chisels, saws and other specialised tools, you will gain hands-on experience under the guidance of our skilled instructors.
8. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
‘Lights, Camera, Action’ is a fun-based movie making team building activity that can run at any time of day.
From iPads equipped with top of the range microphones to telescopic lenses and specialist, professional tripods, we have all the tech you need.
Teams plan their production, write a script and later perform for the camera any number of our various exciting themes, including Austin Powers, Scary Movie, Star Wars, superheroes and more. The short movies can be based around a corporate message, product or wherever imagination leads. All relevant equipment and technical assistance are provided.
After dinner, following the ‘movie premieres’, the event concludes in true Hollywood style with an awards ceremony, with the presentation of the ‘Oscars’, as voted for by the guests.
9. READY, STEADY, BAKE
Treat your team to ‘Ready, Steady, Bake!’, inspired by the famous culinary TV challenges!
You and your team will work with a professional pastry chef to make a variety of traditional and contemporary afternoon tea and bakery items, with exclusive recipes used at five-star hotels such as Chewton Glen and The Dorchester London.
After a short introduction and demonstration, the chef will set a baking challenge for the teams to go head-to-head to make, bake and ice while the clock is ticking. Our chef will judge based on categories such as technical, star bake, showstopper and fermented, awarding points for creativity, skill and taste.
Avoid penalties given for undercooked cake, split custards or the ultimate failure… the soggy bottom.
10. SOAPBOX DERBY
As creative team building activities go, our ‘Soapbox Derby’ event is second to none for you racers out there. A thrilling and competitive experience that allows your team to build their own gravity-powered cars, showcasing their craftsmanship skills, teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
Racers navigate through a specially designed track, filled with twists, turns and challenges, all while competing for the top spot. Testing, modification and practice are continuous to ensure optimal performance, including pit stop changes and grid starts. Cars must meet specified criteria and pass official testing for safety.
Whether you’re a participant or a spectator, our soapbox derby event promises an adrenaline-filled day of fun, camaraderie and unforgettable memories for everyone involved.
LOOKING TO ORGANISE A TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY? CONTACT THE EXPERTS AT THE EVENTS COMPANY!
Ready to boost team spirit and drive results? Get in touch with a member of our team by calling on 0800 068 5707 or dropping us an email at hello@theeventscompany.co.uk, and explore our diverse range of creative team building activities to find the perfect fit for your business, your team and your objectives.
