The Benefits of Outdoor Team Building |
Posted: November 27, 2019 |
Many companies are turning to team building to help their employees work together and be more productive. Traditionally employees will participate in a variety of activities such as motivational sessions or indoor games to help them realize the value of working together. Most employers concentrate on indoor activities, but there are also outdoor team building activities. Of the two team building scenarios, you might be wondering which one works the best to boost productivity. Motivational Sessions There are many options available for companies who want to motivate their employees to be more productive. This includes bringing in a motivational coach to have all-day sessions or having weekly activities that help you get to know your fellow co-workers. These activities help to improve:
Building a strong team can help employers feel confident that their employees will be more productive and gives employees the confidence to improve their skills. Outdoor Team Building Outdoor team building activities accomplish the same thing as motivational activities and much more. Research is starting to show that escaping the conference room and taking your team outdoors has some distinct advantages. Reduces Stress It’s been proven that getting out in nature not only lowers your heart rate, but also lowers cortisol levels. Cortisol is the hormone that is released when you are stressed. Cortisol is one of the main reasons people gain weight or have certain health issues when they have chronic stress. Mental Energy Being outside has an energizing effect on the mind. A nice sunny day can improve mood and clear the mind. A change in mood improves outlook on life by reducing negative thoughts.
Improves Communication and Problem Solving Outdoor team building helps improve communication and problem-solving. Outdoor team building activities require groups to work together not only mentally, but physically as well. Participants are having fun outdoors without the pressure of performing at the office. Employees have to go through physical and mental challenges together. They find ways to reach their goals together and gain more confidence with their ability to solve problems. They are able to use these same skills they discovered in the corporate setting. Having a functional team is critical to any corporate environment that wants to be productive and work more efficiently. Traditional motivational methods although effective, do not offer the same benefits as outdoor team building. Outdoor team building not only boosts productivity. It boosts your employee’s physical and mental well being.
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