Team Building is in its general term: activities intended to encourage teamwork. But how have activities and programs evolved in time?

In recent years, we have seen the emergence of reality TV shows encroach the training sphere, from cooking shows, renovations, and amazing races to survivor games. All in all and judged on their ratings success, they have been extremely well received, and in most cases they have adapted to corporate needs and requirements.

Flexibility, increased levels of engagement and creative thought is what has assisted the evolution of team building activities and games. Team Building providers, such as us, have been able to pull in resources and ideas to develop programs and team building activities with a twist of similarity to what clients want and see elsewhere.

Success in evolution really is determined by the longevity of a themed concept, yes, Survivor and Amazing Race are still on TV, which is a glowing reflection on the concept and business model, these are just two prime examples of how evolution plays a part in our roles as team building facilitators. When you think of evolution, you should also be looking at technology – For example, a simple camera, how many uses can you incorporate into a team building activity with a simple digital camera, maybe a Selfie Challenge, Treasure Hunt, Photo Essay or a Story through images, all great team building activities which now, play a part in our development programs.

Team building activities used by the military forces and Scouts movement in the early 1940’s still have an impact today, through problem solving games and experiential activities that allow groups of individuals to collectively be tested in their ability to work as a team. Many of the original team building activities are still used today, from swings, rope ladders, bucket balance, skis, balance balls etc. Will TV shows be around in 70 years….

Team building activities over time have become more interactive, more engaging and geared towards improving relations across a team leading to greater productivity throughout an organisation. We are firm believers that team building activities that encompass the following points will grow and stand the test of time:

· Highly versatile, and fun to play.
· Involves everyone in a team
· Develops high performance teamwork.
· The value of systems in all areas of output – task, team and individual development.
· The Development of an awareness around participants trigger reactive behaviour.
· Engagement
· Making deposits to the emotional bank account.
· Flexibility in time, delivery, facilitation and environment

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Team Workshops include actives and group working activities that develop team spirit, collaboration and develop skills to enhance teamwork.  looking at relationships in the team, or embarking on other forms of team building, you need to put this foundation of shared commitment in place by:

• Clarifying the team goals
• Building ownership and commitment to those goals across the team
• Identifying any issues which inhibit the team from reaching their goals
• Addressing those issues, removing the inhibitors and thereby enabling the goals to be achieved

Team Building is therefore not just a single event (though events can play a part), nor is it something that can be done by someone outside the team (though outside consultants can help). It is a task primarily for the team manager and the team members themselves, though asking for assistance is essential when needed. Teambuilding Australia has developed a number of key workshop activities and games, that gets your team re-aligned.

When considering a team workshop in Sydney, Melbourne or even Perth WA, have a good think how the business content and team activity can leverage off each other, so both compliment the outcome you desire. Our programs are flexible to be changed and tweaked to address any outcome required. Workshops can consist of a variety of options, including the flow of activities and how they anchor or compliment other sessions throughout the agenda. From experience a balance of both indoors and outside activities really enhance the training day. We create a few options and variasions on a days training.

A training day on Team Cohesion would include a few activities, starting with activities that get the individuals to think about what makes a peak performing team.

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Groups are divided into teams and participating through a range of team challenge activities, the scores add up to illustrate a winning team.

Teams receive Amazing Race instructions and a Scavenger Hunt Map of the local area. Located on the map are various activities to choose from all of which are at different locations. Teams need to strategize and decide which activities to do as some have more points than others due to a level of difficulty or time involved.

We can include a various selection of options that cater for your group – from 15 to 400 pax, no location is too hard.

• Natural flow of real team building
• Improved Communication skills
• Increased Cooperation and team work skills
• Improved Planning, Project & Time Management
• Strategising & Budgeting
• Developing team camaraderie & interpersonal corporate relationships
• Brings collaboration and integrates people through quality team challenges
• Sharing unique team experiences, breaking down barriers, developing positive working team relationships
• Facilitated team initiatives and fun activities in Australia’s best cities, beaches, pubs and conference centres

Popular options provided:

• All Amazing Race equipment. Professional Facilitators, Hosts, Coordinators / MC’s
• Experienced instructional staff at team activity & challenge checkpoints
• A cash $ budget is supplied by Teambuilding Australia to purchase transport, resources, and necessities
• Amazing Race Trophy – engraved with company details + Novelty rewards
• Wet weather ponchos if inclement conditions
• Amazing race style team vs team challenges, from problem-solving to creative, sports based
• Finale at the conference venue, office or the Pub! Beach activities such as Sand Sculptures to finish on
• Inclusion of video challenges
• Key locations – iconic to the location chosen
• Mobile phone technology, GPS, hand held radios etc.
• Photo challenges
• Actors staged at key locations to guide the teams along

Ideally, teams compete against each other, over a series of rounds they get to meet each teams, earning points, $$$ or awards. These go towards the big finale. Teams can also have the option to be awarded Poker Chips as a reward and hedge their bets as they play the game.

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Family Feud is a fast-paced game based on the successful TV game show. Your team has to overcome the average score or compete with others. We have more than 2000 questions at hand, so get ready to Pass, Play, Steal, and Strike!

For example, we might ask to name a famous George, or a popular family vacation spot, or share something you do at school, or give a slang name for policemen.

The contestants are facing questions that have already been answered by a survey of 100 other people. The goal is to name an answer, that exists on the game board, or considered as equivalent. The more people from the survey gave the same answer, the more points the team is given.

The battle goes on and on, interactive rounds succeeded by creative and general trivia style questions. We usually ask teams to develop team identity in accordance with the theme given. So you can expect 1960s families or 1980 hair styles, or TV Stars, Nuns, Footy Fans during this event.

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The group is engaged in a memorable mystery experience. Everyone in the room is a murder suspect, every group has its own dark secret and everyone has got a hidden agenda. We can guarantee an entertaining night of drama and suspense, a mystery to be solved through your evening meal. This is an exciting team building activity, a journey down ‘who did it’ road.

Options may vary, we can even ask the participants in advance to bring specific garments for the evening – for creating proper atmosphere and boost imagination. Everyone is a suspect, all have motives and any alibi looks unconvincing. To what extent your team is ready to go in order to solve the Murder Mystery?

Teambuilding New Zealand has got everything ready to make the night unforgettable – requisite, costumes, etc. We facilitate the night program and lead the group along the story line, making  Murder Mystery the crime of your life.

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Teambuilding New Zealand has everything for creating your own casino: roulette, poker, bingo, blackjack, wheel of fortune, and even Xbox games! We take care of poker chips, a professional MC, staff, DJs, and actors – our goal is to make your casino night a success. For more fun, teams compete against each other, earning as many chips as possible, because the group with the most chips wins the top-prize.

Teams not only play, they can also place bets on numerous games. The final 10 minutes of the Casino are nerve-racking, with the stacks skyrocketing, bets increasing and everyone chasing the prize.

Casino Royale by Teambuilding New Zealand is a very competitive but engaging event. The chances to win are for everyone, and the game is so fun that everybody benefits from it.  To add the excitement, you can make Casino night a part of a Trivia or Amazing Race program.

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It is a perfect final touch for a corporate workshop or conference retreat. It also works wonders during Christmas event, or as a starter for a Gala Dinner. It is great on its own as well.

Our experts show your team the way, and then the participants can try to succeed at flair bartending, mixology, and sampling! Each group has the opportunity to show their talent to the whole team.

Cocktail Hour is a fun and relaxing teambuilding activity. It is a fantastic connecting opportunity for the team members and an amusing way to celebrate your accomplishments.

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Groups are picking, rehearsing, producing and singing one of all-times music classics during this fantastic team challenge program. We assist with costumes and choreography, and your team stars are ready to shine! This is a massive entertainment for the whole team, that concludes with an evening show and award ceremony. Teams can perform live on stage or can be filmed and then screened back in the evening at dinner.  Either way, the special pop star judges will critique performance, ability, and skills.

Teambuilding New Zealand provides everything to make Team Pop Stars a success: costumes for particular songs, playlists, musical instruments, prizes, plus a DVD post-production of the performance.

Team Pop Stars encourages your group’s creativity and team effort. Don’t miss a fantastic opportunity to engage everyone, with roles for all!

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Trivia Challenge rounds can run either sequentially in smaller groups or simultaneously in large groups. All team members will be involved, as each round addresses everyone in the room. Teams compete and collaborate in creative quiz, music, video, building objects, picture, history, who am I etc. rounds. We’ve always been asked for more and more rounds by our clients, so we definitely have something extra and special to add to each Trivia Challenge. We keep The Price is Right round for the grand finale – where teams guess the prices in order to obscure items.

This is a perfect team building activity for after dinner or to warm up your group before an evening lecture. It needs a private room or function facility.

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During this session, we perform team and personal systems behavioral profiling. Any team needs to know its people to get the best result possible, so this assessment focuses an individual’s approach to work.

It is beneficial both for business and team members, who will better understand their behaviour and how it affects others. The participants will examine their reactions and learn how to use personal strengths in a team. They will also adapt their behaviour and adopt a positive approach to differences between people. They will focus on value of diversity and personal input in team’s success.

Team Management Systems is a valid, credible and reliable tool. We also provide individual access appraisal, with a report per person.

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