Even when teams are forced to work apart, they must still work together. For many teams, that means making adjustments to the way they normally work. Since the pandemic struck, that means virtual versus live meetings. One way to keep teams focused and on track is by instituting virtual team building activities.
Teams work better together when corporate teams are conscientious
about keeping their teams running on one track. Team building activities – even
virtual ones – help draw teams together. In fact, while teams are forced to
work distantly, team building activities take on greater importance. That’s especially
true when work is the focus, but not the entirety, of team activities. Try
these two team building activities to help your team get to know more about each
other.
Coffee Klatch – Everyone might not take simultaneous
coffee breaks at the office, but when teams are working remotely, a
simultaneous coffee break over Zoom can ensure your team sees and hears each
other during their downtime. A virtual coffee klatch helps team members connect
in real time and over topics other than shop talk.
Show & Tell – Virtual team building activities don’t have to be all work and no play. Ask each team member to share their personal best practices for working remotely. Since most team members have been at it for a while now, each has likely developed their best methods. Let team members coach each other through working with children, setting up a home office, establishing work hours, and creating a virtual-work/indoor-life balance.
You can also ask your team to browse our selection of Smart Team Building Challenges. They let your team use the smartphones and mobile devices they carry around in their hands to connect with each other. Contact the Grupo Events team today to learn more about live team building in sunny Mexico and virtual team building activities anywhere.
