A team bonding day early in the New Year can lay the platform for business success for the rest of the year, according to team culture expert Dwain Richardson.

The managing director of Corporate Challenge Events, a leader in team building in Australia and New Zealand, said the start of a new year brings renewed enthusiasm for employees but can also herald changes in personnel, roles and duties.

“Scheduling a team bonding day early in the year is a great way to harness enthusiasm amongst staff, integrate new people into your team and develop a positive team culture,” said Richardson.

“With the festive season now upon us, in most organisations there is a sense of excitement to celebrate this year and enjoy some Christmas spirit.

“However after New Year when many companies welcome back staff from holidays, it is just as important to take advantage of their renewed enthusiasm to lay the platform for a successful year ahead.”

Richardson is a strong advocate that positive and fun team cultures create success.

“I also understand that maintaining positive team cultures requires ongoing commitment and planning,” he said.

“Regular team building activities can be important as part of this commitment to maintaining a great culture at work.

“At the start of the year, a team bonding day will give your company a real injection of positivity and team unity.

“Everyone will feel connected and clear about why they work for the organisation, what they are trying to achieve and how they will all get there together.”

Richardson outlined three key reasons why team bonding was beneficial to start the year – clarity, inclusion and energy.

1. Clarity

“A team bonding day gives your team the opportunity to revisit the company vision and potentially engage them in setting a 12 month plan.

“This provides clarity on where the company is heading and what is the focus for success.

“If your staff has a greater connection between their work and personal lives and are clear on direction and goals, you have created a conducive environment for team success.”

2. Inclusion

“Involving all levels of employees in your team bonding event from management to frontline staff can be extremely beneficial in unifying your team.

“A team event that removes hierarchy and puts everyone on a level playing field will help create a greater level of inclusion and have a positive effect on team culture.

“It can also help identify skills and abilities in employees that you were not aware of and highlight emerging leaders in your team.”

3. Energy

“We have all been to a training course or seminar and left feeling energised and ready to change the world.

“With the relaxation and energy that the Christmas and New Year break can bring, a team bonding event is an ideal way to embrace these positive elements and set your team up for a successful year.

“Energy is important in all areas of life and a more energised team will be more productive, creative and, importantly, happy.”

Corporate Challenge Events is a leader in delivering team bonding days and team building programs across Australia and New Zealand.

For more informationvisit www.corporatechallenge.com.au or www.corpchallenge.co.nz

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For further information contact:
Corporate Challenge Events
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 3 9753 2562
1/12 Macro Ct, Rowville, VIC 3178