When selecting a team building service provider for your organization, it is important to know what you are expecting to get out of the activity. If you know your goals going into the program, you are more likely to make the right choice in who you contract with for the event and what type of activities you plan for your team.
Here are a few simple questions to ask yourself prior to booking your provider:
- What is the main purpose for the event? Is this a recreational day out of the office, with a general goal of fun and camaraderie – or is this a purpose-driven foray into the dynamics of your group, with a goal of increased productivity, enhanced communication, and foundational trust?
- What is the time-frame for your event? Is this a one-off, one-to-six-hour event – or are you seeking long-term, multi-day programming?
- Who are the key players? Which team members are being included in this program – and is there anything significant we should know about them prior to the event?
- Where will the team builder be held? Is this an on-site, meeting-room program – or did you want to move to an off-site location, such as a conference center, park, or other team building facility?
- What is your budget? Typical team building programs can run from $55 per person for a recreational team building event, to upwards of $1,000 per person for a high-end multi-day team development program.
If you know the answers to these questions prior to beginning your search, it is more likely that you will find a good fit for your team building service provider. Once you have narrowed down the field a little, you will be off to a good start!
