Picking the perfect ice breaker

Created at 10:11 on Tue 15th Apr 2008 by Leigh Stringer

Ice breakers, team motivators, team building exercises, however you describe these events, they are essential for employee bonding. They create healthy working relationships and develop a positive working environment.

Getting your staff to bond and form strong relationships is an important aspect of running a successful business, and this is why it is essential to organise an event that is suitable for you and your team.

Ice breakers are available in different forms and are easily catered to match the sort of event that will provide the constructive ambience and productivity you require.

Different events formulate different outcomes, for instance, if you are looking for an event that is specifically organised as the office ice breaker, which involves nothing more than getting to know fellow colleagues, a go karting activity probably isn’t the best option.  

If you are looking for an ice breaking event that purely involves fun and merriment, but differs from an evening at a restaurant and pub, why not organise a medieval banquet activity. This encompasses all the right aspects of a respectable, fun, ice breaking evening out. You will dress up in authentic costumes, enjoy a traditional medieval meal and be entertained by minstrels and jesters. This will allow everyone to relax and enjoy something a bit different and is also a fantastic talking point for any newcomers to the business.

An equally effective company ice breaker is the corporate music video. This is a fantastic way for all your staff to get together and create something, while you bond in an unusual and enjoyable setting.

However, if you would like to organise a challenging corporate event where colleagues bond and work together in a constructive way, you could arrange a treasure hunt event. This activity has proven to be extremely effective in team building and is a very enjoyable experience among staff. You are split into teams and work as a group to uncover the hidden treasure with the help of a map. Solve the clues and experience an effective team building activity that will prove a hit amongst staff and colleagues.

A different, but equally beneficial event is the murder mystery, which comprises of top team building rewards and encourages staff to work together and develop leadership roles that help you decipher possible leaders in the group.

With the importance of staff interaction and team bonding these events have never been so important. The staff ice breaker is not only beneficial to the productivity of your company but it encompasses the most appropriate and effective form of team building and employee interaction. 

   

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