A team building activity is not just an event that happen offsite, but a constant process that takes place within the team over a long period of time.

In choosing great team building activities, make sure the objectives must match current issues in the organization. Consider the following factors:

1. Is the activity going to give you the result that you want? Are all members of team going to participate? Do not force them or else the activity will be a flop.
   
   
2. Will you be able to find the appropriate venue, with the available time and budget that you have?
   
   
3. Ensure that there are no physical risks involved. There should be a 'qualified instructor' and provide insurance, especially on extreme outdoor activities. Do not choose those who only give out waivers for liability for you to sign.
   
   
4. Make sure there are no psychological risks involved. All members should be treated with respect, as equals and there should be no unnecessary humiliation or achieving fun at the expense of others. The activity should be something that won’t stir anger between members and others will feel excluded. Conflicts should be managed constructively.
   
   
5. Should it build trust and openness among team members? If something goes wrong, do you have contingency plans?

Ideas for Team Building Activities

Here are different fun team building activities that you can apply for the team.

1. Indoor or Outdoor Recreation
   1. Outdoor activities like canoeing, rock climbing, blind-four-wheel-driving, sheep-driving, archery, biking, go karting, paintball. For less active outdoor activities, you can try treasure hunting, blind driving, making a video, cooking, hot air ballooning, bridge building, egg throwing and such.
   2. Indoor activities such as 10-pin bowling, quasar, casino games, bingo, scrabble games and more.
   
   
2. Workshops
   One of the most powerful team building activity is a workshop that involves everybody in establishing shared goals or creating strategic plans and better relationships, solve business problems and develop mutual understanding. Try corporate team building activities like group games and exercises which have learning points. Create an information or technology exchange by inviting leading individuals from your business industry to share their future visions.
   
   
3. Social events
   Low cost but mostly the high-impact ones. But it is very essential that people should mix with the larger group rather than just isolating themselves with just a group of friends. These activities may be family picnics, evening meal, Barbeque party, Lunchtime drink, Quiz nights and many others.
   
   
4. Charitable work
   These are good ways to unite the group while doing something for a cause or benefit the community. Just make sure that the task is not too difficult and does not create too much pressure. You should want it enjoyable for everyone while they help others.
   
   
5. Changes to work practices
   Introduce new work practices, like team meetings or cascade briefings, job swapping, open door policy, team newsletter for bigger teams and Management by walk about (MBWA) for all the staff including the management.
   
   
6. Training and Development
   Combining group team building activities with individual training can be advantageous. The group receives training which develops each individual while going through the experience collectively as a group. These courses may include technical writing, persuasion, communications, negotiation and the like.