Your office environment impacts your team culture


Posted January 9, 2018 by CorporateChallenge

Corporate Challenge Events offers 38 different team building programs including charity-based events, all of which can be tailored for the needs and objectives of all clients.

 
How your office environment is set up is vital in creating a positive workplace culture, according to corporate culture expert Dwain Richardson of Corporate Challenge Events.

From Richardson’s experience working with companies and teams in Australia and New Zealand for more than 20 years, he believes a successful work culture requires a commitment to three key elements including environment.

“I call them the 3 Es … education, engagement and environment,” said Richardson.

The third ‘E’ is environment which Richardson says is “how the workplace is set up to look and feel”.

“Your environment showcases what you value, and is a reflection and reinforcement of your culture,” he said.

“Your surroundings might convey being bright, bold and brash; they could convey being friendly, engaging, and customer-focused; or perhaps you wish to convey your commitment to sustainability or team building.”

Richardson has an eBook entitled ‘How to create a positive team culture for success’ which provides tips and strategies on how education, engagement and the environment can transform a workplace culture.

These are six tips from the eBook to create a positive office environment.

1. Hold a regular staff conference

“This will create an environment of connectedness and shared understanding. A good staff conference will reinforce your company’s purpose and vision, bring unity in the development of plans and strategies, and educate your team through corporate training and team activities.”

2. Find a creative space

“Transform a meeting room or lunch room into a space where your team can gather, relax and be comfortable. These spaces can be ideal for meetings to harness creativity and activities for team building too.”

3. Decorate the office as a team

“Artwork can create inspiration and meaning for your team. Sometimes it’s hard to find a piece of art that appeals to everyone so why not create your own artwork in a team building event that reflects your vision and values.”

4. Care for plants

“Plants are simple and effective to liven up any environment. It's not only the appearance of the office they impact but the sense of community and responsibility to ensure they’re looked after and flourish.”

5. Enjoy some sunshine

“Lack of sunlight exposure has been closely linked to vitamin D deficiency which in turn has been linked to depression. See if you can generate more natural light in the office or consider outdoor alternatives for meetings, lunches and team activities.”

6. Create a goals board

“A goals board is a visual representation of what you are trying to achieve as a team. It also makes it easy for everyone to keep track of progress. If things are tracking well, it can be motivational. If things are behind, it can prompt teams into action.”

For more information on these tips visit www.corporatechallenge.com.au or www.corpchallenge.co.nz to download the free eBook.

Corporate Challenge Events is a leader in team building activities, corporate events planning and corporate training across Australia and New Zealand including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland and Hamilton.

ENDS

For further information contact:

Corporate Challenge Events
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 3 9753 2562
1/12 Macro Ct, Rowville, VIC 3178
www.corporatechallenge.com.au
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Last Updated January 9, 2018