Collaboration within and between teams is important for enhancing innovation, creativity and support. To build connections, create opportunities for teams to connect with each other throughout the year.
Here are some strategies you might want to try with your team this year. You can mix and match, adjust and customise these ideas to suit your team's preferences.
Informal Coffee Chats or Lunch Mixers
Encourage informal gatherings over coffee or lunch where team members can casually connect, share ideas, or discuss non-work-related topics. These informal interactions strengthen relationships and foster a sense of belonging.
Bi-Monthly Team-Building Activities
Organise bi-monthly team-building activities that cater to diverse interests. These can range from team lunches, painting sessions, to volunteering for a local cause. Such activities nurture relationships and encourage teamwork in a relaxed setting.
Volunteer Opportunities
Consider engaging in volunteer work together as a team. Whether it's supporting a charity event or participating in a community clean-up, these activities promote a sense of unity while making a positive impact outside the workplace.
Quarterly Team Offsites
Plan quarterly offsite meetings focusing on team-building exercises, strategy discussions, and goal setting. These offsites provide a change of scenery, fostering creativity, and allowing team members to bond in a different environment.
Wellness Initiatives
Promote employee well-being by incorporating wellness challenges, mindfulness sessions, or health-focused activities into the work routine. A healthy team is a more engaged and productive one.
Meeting starters
Introduce an activity or icebreaker at the start of your meetings. They give team members a chance to get to know each other a little more, find common ground and build empathy and understanding between each other.
There are a lot of options you can use to foster greater collaboration and connection. The important part is to plan and keep them consistent throughout the year.
