If you’re excited about this year’s Olympics, hosting an Office Olympics team building day is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event and show your support to Team GB.

Additionally, a team building sports day can energise your employees and bring some enthusiasm in the workplace. If you’ve seen the “Office Olympics” episode from The Office, remember how the Dunder Mifflin team ingeniously used mundane office supplies like paperclips and staplers to transform a monotonous day at the office into an exhilarating game? Often, teams that find themselves in the same environment day after day, crave to do something different that brings some joy into their workdays. Long-term, team building events such as a sports day not only promote physical wellbeing and stress relief but also increase communication, problem-solving skills, motivation and loyalty. And with the spring and summer months unfolding, what better way to energise your team than to organise a team building activity outdoors?

Now part of the Pentathlon, running is a cornerstone of the Olympic Games since inception, embodying the spirit of competition and endurance.

In your Olympics-inspired team building games, you can incorporate running into a fun and inclusive activity such as a Running Charades Scavenger Hunt. In this activity, people have to hilariously act out clues about a location for their team to guess, then the team has to run to that location to receive the next clue. This activity combines physical activity with mental agility and team collaboration, perfect for a memorable team building challenge.

Jumping, also part of the Pentathlon in the Olympic Games, showcases power, precision and teamwork.

For your outdoor team building activity, incorporate jumping into a fun game such as the Jumping Balloon Stomp. For this activity, tie balloons to ankles and have teams compete to pop as many balloons as possible without using their hands. This activity tests physical agility and coordination but is sure to spark waves of laughter as the chaos unfolds.

Throwing disciplines like javelin, discus and hammer throwing add a touch of artistry along precision and strength in the Olympic Games.

To replicate some of the throwing spirit into a fun (and safe) sports team building activity, organise a Beanbag-Style Shot Put where you replace the heavy metal ball with a soft beanbag shot put. Incorporate rounds like underarm throws, backwards throws or even partner throws where two people combine their strength for a mighty hurl.

Wrestling, a pillar of the ancient Games is a showcase of strength, strategy and sportsmanship.

Channel the Olympic spirit of wrestling with a hilarious Sumo Smackdown that’ll leave everyone, from competitors to sideline cheerleaders, in stitches of laughter. For the wrestlers’ uniforms, grab oversized inflatable sumo suits to give a bouncy effect to the fighting but also to ensure safety. For the arena, mark a circular ring on the floor and add some soft padding for extra safety. Include different fighting styles such as pushing your opponent outside the ring or fighting an opponent until you get tagged by a teammate.

Football, despite its global popularity, surprisingly wasn’t included in the first modern Olympics. It only debuted in the Olympics in 1900 but has been a mainstay Olympic game ever since (with a brief hiatus in 1932).

For a football-inspired team building activity but with a fun twist, the Human Table Football guarantees action, laughter and team bonding. Imagine a giant inflatable football table where the plastic players are replaced by people strapped to the bars and hilariously maneuvering the ball to score goals against the opponents. This activity is also part of our It’s a Knockout outdoor team building event.

In the beginning, people started playing badminton as a mere garden party game. Badminton made it to the Olympic Games in 1992 and it’s a showcase of agility, precision and teamwork.

For your Olympics-themed team building event, reimagine Badminton into a giant inflatable game with oversized inflatable racquets and birdies. With hilarious dives and strategic volleys, this activity will invoke the spirit of the badminton legacy but with a healthy dose of silliness.

Rounders might not be an Olympic game but it’s a beloved British pastime that shares some similarities with baseball, the American icon that first joined the Olympics in 1992.

Add a twist to the classic rounders for your outdoor team building activity to make it more fun: replace the diamond with a circular version and “bases” scattered around for a more dynamic experience; opt for oversized inflatable bats and balls and relax the rules of the games such as allowing multiple balls in play, encouraging goofy baserunning and awarding points for epic catches and hilarious mishaps.

Originally conceived as a gentler alternative to basketball, volleyball quickly evolved into a fast-paced competition leading to its debut at the Olympics in 1964. An inspiring display of athleticism and teamwork, volleyball remains a permanent fixture in the Olympic programme today.

Bring the volleyball’s spirit into your team building sports day with some fun twist on the classic game: replace the standard net and court with supersized inflatables, introduce small challenges for players to perform before hitting such as squats, jumping jacks or even singing a team song or go creative with themed decorations and costumes.

While not officially an Olympic sport, Tug of War embodies the Olympic spirit of teamwork and determination. This activity is not just about strength and pulling, but about team communication and strategic positioning.

For your sports team building activity, add a twist to the classic Tug of War by setting up cones in a zig-zag pattern between the two teams, forming a slalom course. Teams grip the rope as usual, but instead of pulling directly, they must move side-to-side in unison, navigating the cones without knocking them over.

Archery is an ancient skill that requires focus and precision. It debuted in the Olympics in 1900, then it was absent for 52 years and returned permanently in 1972.

Archery is an accessible sport for all backgrounds and fitness levels and with the right safety measures in place, you can integrate it in your Olympic-themed team building games. For a fun twist, set up multiple targets with varying distances and point values. Then divide teams and blindfold the first member of each team. The teammate has to guide them verbally to aim for the mystery target. GOTO Events also offers a unique archery team building event with traditional long bows and a separate duck herding activity.

Equestrian sports have a rich Olympic history since 1900 and are ever-present in the Games since 1912. They represent harmony, grace and athleticism.

For your team day out, transform it into a hilarious space hopper competition with inflatable bouncy horses, obstacle courses and silly costumes. This game will guarantee plenty of belly laughs!

Despite its long lineage, Golf only briefly appeared in the 1900 and 1904 Olympics but made a triumphant return in 2016. Golf is not just about individual skill but about strategic thinking, mental fortitude and respect for the course.

In your team building event, mix fun and creativity and challenge teams to create their own mini golf course using items they have to win. At GOTO Events, we help you execute this engaging team building activity where creativity and competition combine to make a difference in a charity golf team building event.

Table tennis is a simple sport that started as Ping Pong. But after decades of passionate play worldwide, it made the Olympics in 1988 and is now a thrilling competition requiring lighting reflexes, razor-sharp focus and quick-thinking.

In a fun Office Olympics activity, challenge your team to a game of Table Tennis Cup Challenge where they have to sink ping pong balls into cups strategically scattered across a table. Each cup holds different points and teams have to go head-to-head against each other.

At GOTO Events, we have a diverse portfolio of outdoor team building activities full of laughter and entertainment. From Olympic-inspired activities, huge inflatables, wacky relay races and crazy costumes, there’s something for everyone..

Get in touch today for ideas and costs.

When it comes to choosing a team building venue, the location is one of the first factors to consider. You want to make sure that your venue is easy to reach for all your attendees, so that they can arrive on time and without any hassle. A convenient and accessible location can save you time and money and ensure that your event starts and ends smoothly. 

Depending on the duration of your team building event, you should also consider the time and effort required to travel to the venue. For example, choosing a corporate event venue 2 hours away from your office might make sense for longer events such all-day events or overnight stays. For shorter team building activities, you might want to consider a location closer to your office, or even use your office as the event space. 

Additionally, you should consider the surroundings of the team building venue and how they fit the theme of your event. For example, if you are planning an outdoor adventure, you might want to look for a venue that offers natural scenery, fresh air and plenty of space. 

As a fully mobile service with dedicated event staff, GOTO Events can transform your chosen venue into an immersive team building activity anywhere in the UK.  

Another important factor to consider when choosing a team building venue is the capacity of the venue. You want to make sure that the venue can comfortably accommodate all your participants, without feeling cramped or overcrowded. 

The capacity of a corporate event venue depends on several factors, such as the size of the space, the layout of the furniture and the type of seating arrangement. To determine the right venue capacity for your team building event, you should estimate the number of participants and then choose a venue that can accommodate at least that number, with some extra room for flexibility and comfort. 

You should also consider the type of team building activity you are planning, and how much space and equipment it requires. For example, if you are planning a team building game that involves physical movement such as The Crystal Team Challenge, you might need more space than if you are planning a team building workshop that involves sitting.

For smaller teams, here is a guide on how to plan a successful indoor team building activity.

The layout of a venue refers to how the space is arranged and designed. It includes the size of the venue and its capacity but also how the furniture, equipment and seating is arranged. You want to make sure that the layout of the team building venue is suitable for the type of activity you are planning. 

The layout of the venue can affect how your participants interact with each other and engage with the activity. The venue layout is also important for the safety and accessibility of your event. Some things to consider when choosing a layout for your corporate event venue are:

The space required to run your team building activity

The layout of the venue should depend on the type of team building activity you are running. For example, if you are planning a team building game that involves physical movement or group interaction such as a team building escape room, you might need more space and fewer chairs than if you are planning a more traditional team building workshop that involves sitting. 

Production and service areas

To ensure a smooth production of the event, you should consider where to position any equipment and props. 

When it comes to choosing a team building venue, make sure that the venue can provide the necessary equipment and facilities that you need for your event. This aspect can ensure that your team building event runs smoothly and meets the expectations of your participants. Additionally, choosing a corporate event venue that provides the equipment and facilities you need can potentially save you money, as outsourcing these services can be more expensive. Some things to consider are:

To make sure that the venue fits your budget without compromising on quality and safety, compare the cost and value of different venues. For example, you might want to use a venue finder, a price comparison tool or a negotiation strategy. At Goto Events, we will help you find the perfect venue for your team building event within 15 minutes of your office. 

It’s also important to ensure that the venue is available on the date and time that you need it. Some venues may offer better rates during the off-season, so it’s worth checking if your event date is flexible.

Before booking the venue and signing any contract or agreement, take some time to understand the terms, policies and restrictions of the venue. The terms and conditions of the venue can affect the cost, liability and flexibility of your team building event, as well as the satisfaction and safety of your participants.

Some things to consider are:

Cancellation and refund policy

Make sure you are aware of how to cancel or reschedule your team building event and what fees or penalties apply. For example, you might want to know how much notice you need to give and what percentage of the deposit you can get back. 

Insurance and liability

Ask your corporate event venue what insurance coverage is provided, what waivers or disclaimers you need to sign or what safety measures you need to follow. This will help protect participants from any accidents, injuries or damages that may occur during your team building event. 

Security and privacy

Find out what security measures the venue has in place, what access controls or restrictions apply or what data protection laws you need to comply with. This will ensure the security and privacy of your participants as well as the confidentiality and integrity of your data and information. 

Visiting the venue in person before booking can help you get a better sense of the space, the layout and the atmosphere of the venue, and ensure that it meets your expectations and requirements. This way, you can also ask questions, clarify doubts and negotiate terms and conditions with the venue staff, and avoid any misunderstandings or surprises later on. When going out to visit the team building venue, pay attention to: 

Finding the right venue for your team building event can be a challenging task. Use our checklist to help you make an informed decision about your team building venue and check out our article on unique team building venues near London for some inspiration. 

At Goto Events, we think that choosing the right venue for your team building event is crucial for putting on an unforgettable experience. Our team of experienced team building event specialists are here to help you. With every team building event booked, we provide you with a completely free venue finding service and suggest the right options, whether you need an inspiring indoor space or an outdoor summer venue. We cover the entire UK and can find the right venue for you within 15 minutes of your office.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you create a memorable and rewarding team building event for your team. 

You and your team have been kidnapped by pirates and abandoned on a remote island. There is only one chance to escape. You must find the clues, solve the puzzles, and flee the island within 60 minutes, or face a gruesome fate. Will you and your team cooperate and survive, or will you walk the plank? 

The Pirate Island challenge is just one example of our Escape Room team building scenarios. The event also includes a science lab, a bunker and a prison cell escape room, but we can customise your package according to your group size, venue and preference. 

In this corporate team building challenge your team will enter a world of mystery and adventure while trying to make sense of the clues in each room. Teams will compete against each other while developing their communication, leadership and problem-solving skills in a fun and immersive Escape Rooms team building event.

A murder has taken place and the killer is still on the run! You and your team are the forensic experts on the case! Will you and your team crack the case after examining the evidence, or will the killer get away? 

In this challenging team building activity, your venue will be transformed into a realistic crime scene. Participants will get their own investigator costume, complete with surgical gloves and white bodysuits, and access to a crime scene with realistic evidence. Each team is responsible for their forensic zone to investigate the evidence and narrow down the suspects.  

You will have to collect, analyse and interpret the evidence such as hair, fiber, fingerprints and blood spatters. Collaborating with your team, use your logic and deductive skills to reach the conclusion: Who is the killer? 

This exciting team building activity will test your team’s communication, collaboration and critical thinking skills, as well as your attention to detail and creativity in a realistic and challenging crime scene experience. 

You and your team are on a daring expedition to conquer Mount Everest. You’ve reached the Basecamp, where the temperature is a freezing minus 30 degrees Celsius. A fierce snowstorm with 80 mph winds is raging, and you can barely see anything in the whiteout. Your challenge is straightforward: Erect the tents! Can your team overcome the elements and complete the task?

The Everest Challenge is a unique corporate team building experience which will take your team on an amazing mountaineering journey of endurance and teamwork. Besides erecting the tents, you will also face other challenges, such as packing the essential items in your backpack, arranging the oxygen canisters on the mountain correctly, and tying the necessary knots for the ropes that lead to the summit. 

This indoor team building event challenges your team’s resourcefulness, dexterity, strategy, leadership and communication skills. It is not a test of physical strength, but of mental agility and teamwork. It will immerse your team in a unique and unforgettable experience.

One minute may not seem like a long time, but it is in our Let’s Get Ready to Jungle Boa Constrictor trial where you must lie still for sixty seconds with a massive snake on top of you! It sounds easy, but do you think you can keep your cool and earn a precious star for your camp?

Let’s Get Ready To Jungle team building challenge will embark your team on a journey into the jungle, where danger and adventure await you. You will face a series of trials that will test your courage, your wits and your teamwork. From creepy crawlies and snakes to gruesome delicacies, you will have to earn stars by completing the tasks or face the consequences! Only the best team will emerge victorious from the jungle. Let’s Get Ready to Jungle is an enthralling team building challenge that will make you feel like a celebrity in the wild. Do you dare to enter the jungle?

Have you ever dreamed of being a movie star, a director, or a screenwriter? Now you can make your dream come true with Lights, Camera, Action, a team building event that lets you immerse yourself in the world of movie making.

You and your team will have to work together to write a script, choose a theme and act out your scenes. You will have access to a prop store full of dazzling costumes, makeup and props. Based on a given plot and a loose script, teams must create a story board and put together a script with funny one liners to spice up the story. You will also have to rehearse your scenes, add music and special effects and polish your performance. Whether you choose to make a futuristic news report, a short feature film or a movie trailer, you will have a blast and impress your colleagues with your creativity and teamwork.

Lights, Camera, Action is the ultimate corporate team building event for movie lovers who want to experience the thrill and challenge of making their own movie while encouraging time management, delegation, creativity and most of all, teamwork!

Which one of these team building challenges for work are you and your team ready for? If you would like to discuss your next team building event with our expert corporate event management team, we are here to help!

For more team building challenges ideas, we have plenty of options to choose from.

As a manager or team leader, setting clear goals will allow you to evaluate the effectiveness and success of the team building activity. You can set quantitative or qualitative goals and use these as a benchmark to track, report and demonstrate the business impact of team building activities. Setting and reporting on goals can also be used to guide future team building efforts. 

Here are some examples of team building goals and how to measure them:

When choosing the team building activity, go with an event that your team won’t forget. Avoid picking an event closely linked to your company. Stepping outside routine fosters memorable interactions, encourages deeper conversations, builds empathy between colleagues and promotes work-life balance. 

Even a team building activity that seems unrelated to the daily work can be highly relevant to your team, encouraging people to think critically while working together and building trust while overcoming novel situations in ways that endure after the event. Unique team building activities such as games, challenges or adventures will ultimately spark innovation and connectivity back on the job. 

Here are some team building ideas for unforgettable team experiences: 

Incorporating your team’s input when selecting team building activities can help generate more engagement. Ask your team what kind of activities they would enjoy participating in and make sure everyone has a say. This will help avoid having people on the sidelines during the activity and ultimately enhances the overall effectiveness of the team building experience. 

By putting people first in the team building event planning process and asking for their preferences, you’re not just getting new ideas, you’re empowering your team. When managers and team leaders listen to their team and incorporate their insights, it shows commitment to collaboration, makes the whole process feel more inclusive, highlights the importance of each member and boosts the chances that everyone will jump on board. 

Here are some ways you can get insight from your team before the team building event: 

Selecting a convenient time and location for your team building event will ensure that everyone can participate without hassle. Here are some things to consider:

By factoring in these elements, managers and team leaders demonstrate a thoughtful approach to team building, making it more likely for the entire team to engage in the experience without added stress or inconvenience. 

A team building activity shouldn’t feel like more work! Base your team building on a fun activity, incorporating elements of gamification and playfulness. Making participants laugh creates an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere where they will engage and contribute to the team effort. When an activity feels more like play than work, it not only boosts morale but also taps into the cognitive benefits of relaxation. Giving the brain a break will inspire your team to come up with innovative ideas and adopt fresh perspectives. A fun and light-hearted approach to team building will enhance team collaboration and create an environment where creativity thrives. 

Here are some fun team building activities ideas: 

In your team building schedule, incorporate breaks from planned activities. Allowing unstructured times during you team building event creates space for natural conversations between your employees. This fosters a relaxed and friendly environment and contributes to a more genuine and cohesive team dynamic. 

By providing opportunities where team members can share thoughts about the event, exchange ideas or catch up on personal conversations, you help build relationships beyond the confines of structured tasks, strengthening the overall team bond and enhancing the social aspect of the team building activities. 

A team building event can be a great opportunity for managers and team leaders to encourage collaboration between departments and individuals within the company who don’t typically work together. This will help break down departmental silos, bring together diverse perspectives and skills and will lead to a more innovative, interconnected and productive workplace. 

To facilitate collaboration between departments, you can rotate team members across regular team building activities. As team members who don’t usually work in the same team collaborate during team building activities, they get to know each other better, developing stronger working relationships. 

During a team building activity, you should observe how participants interact with each other. By doing so, managers and team leaders can identify individual skills and communication styles and gain insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the team. Post-event, you can use this first-hand knowledge to identify latent talents, potential leaders and areas that may require improvement. 

Observing how team members work together and how they respond to challenges within the team building activity, will reveal their adaptability and teamwork skills. Post-activity, you can conduct debrief sessions to discuss observations and collaboratively strategise ways to leverage strengths and address weaknesses in future initiatives. Ultimately, this continuous learning loop from team building activities contributes to the team’s growth and increased productivity. 

As a manger or team leader, participating in the team building activity alongside your team sets a powerful example. By making team building a shared experience for both managers and team members, you demonstrate a commitment to teamwork and set a positive organisational culture. 

This approach bridges hierarchical gaps, increasing organisational transparency and promoting open communication. By engaging in both professional and social aspects of team building, you become a relatable figure which helps build trust, strengthens interpersonal connections and establishes a sense of unity. Moreover, managers and leaders can use this opportunity to showcase their own teamwork skills, emphasising the team spirit ethos teams expect from their leaders. 

Additionally, this creates a more inclusive environment, encouraging employees to express themselves freely around their superiors. This active participation communicates that team building is not just a work activity but a valued and enjoyable part of the organisational culture. 

Capturing photos and videos during the team building activity is a great way to immortalise the event. Share the materials with your team after the event to create momentum and remember and laugh about enjoyable moments. This will help you reinforce the positive impact of your team building initiative. 

Beyond internal use, photos and videos from the team building event can also be utilised in external communications such as marketing and PR. You could post them on your company’s social media platforms to showcase the organisation’s vibrant culture, potentially attracting talent and clients. You can also incorporate such content into your website’s “About Us” section to humanise you company and give your visitors a glimpse into your fun and inclusive culture. 

Asking for feedback from your employees after a team building event provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of the activity. It can help to: 

Here are some methods you can gather feedback post-team building event: 

Making team building a regular practice within your company cultivates a culture of collaboration and unity. Consider holding a bigger team building event at least once a year as an opportunity for in-depth bonding among team members and something to look forward to every year. 

Additionally, integrating shorter team building activities into the daily work routine, such as simple meeting energisers or fun Friday activities, contributes to a continuous positive atmosphere in the workplace. These bite-sized activities inject a dose of fun and relaxation into the work day, reduce stress and rejuvenate team spirits.  

Incorporating team building into your company’s culture, with a mix of comprehensive team building events and short energisers, establishes a solid foundation for lasting team cohesion and enhanced overall performance. Here is a guide to help you plan a successful team building activity for your team. 

Organising a unique and creative team building activity demands time and resources from managers and leaders. An alternative you should consider is partnering with a specialised events company. They can offer a range of exciting team building activities and can bring invaluable expertise and experience into team dynamics and event planning. 

At GOTO Events, we offer over 100 team building activities and we can customise many of our events to fit your preferences and requirements. Our team building events package offers: 

To discuss your upcoming team building event and request a free, no-obligation proposal, get in touch with our team today. 

The first step in planning an indoor team building activity for small groups is assessing your team’s needs and preferences. This step will help you identify clear objectives which you can use after the event to determine the impact and success of your team building activity. Because you’re organising a team building event for a small group of people, this step shouldn’t require too many resources and you could get everyone involved, from directors to team leaders and all those participating in the team building event.

Here are some methods you can use to gather insights on the needs and expectations of your team:

After collecting your data, use this to extract lessons and information that will help you plan a personalised team building activity. It’s also a good idea to keep records of the insights gathered for future reference.

Reviewing your team building budget at the outset of the planning process is crucial for making sure you choose a team building activity that aligns with any financial constraints. Most small businesses wanting to organise a team building event for their employees have an established budget and therefore making informed decisions from the get-go will help you effectively align your allocated budget with your team building objectives.

Here are some of the areas you should budget for when organising an indoor team building activity for small groups:

Now that you’ve assessed your team’s needs and preferences, set out your goals and the budget is approved, it’s time to choose a team building activity for your small team. Start by aligning your objectives from the assessment stage with team building options you find online. Consider your company’s targets, the team’s skill levels, personality and the group’s preferences. Whether it’s icebreakers, trust-building exercises, immersive experiences or creative workshops, the right team building activity should encourage collaboration, communication and contribute to the an overall positive and inclusive atmosphere.

Here are some indoor team building ideas offered by GOTO Events, ideal for small groups:

accommodate the chosen indoor team building activity. Consider factors like the venue’s capacity, layout and accessibility. If your office doesn’t provide the appropriate space for your team building activity, and you have to find a venue for corporate hire, here are some question to ask yourself before making a decision:

• Does the layout of the venue encourage interaction?
• Does the venue provide the amenities I need, including technological equipment and support?
• Does the venue provide catering options?
• Does the cost of hire align with my budget constraints?

If the costs of the venue hire is slightly above your budget, try to negotiate costs to strike a balance between affordability and creating an optimal indoor setting for your team building event.

Opting for an indoor team building venue offers a controlled and versatile environment, shielding your team building event from weather uncertainties. Indoor venues can also be more affordable to hire than outdoor spaces as they require fewer operational preparations.

If you need help finding the ideal venue for your indoor team building activity for small groups, we offer a free venue finding service to ensure your team building event has the perfect space in your chosen location. Speak to our friendly event management team today.

Mapping out an event timeline is important for a seamless execution of your indoor team building activities for small groups. Your timeline should include the following three stages:

• Pre-event. This stage includes the preparation of your team building event, everything we’ve included in this guide from step 1 to step 7, such as team assessment, budgeting, activity selection, venue finding, mapping out the timeline, planning the logistics and promoting the event to your team. Depending on the size and requirements of your indoor team building event, you should allocate enough time for this stage. Some team building events would require just a few weeks of preparation whilst others should be planned well in advance. GOTO Events can help you streamline your pre-event preparations and timeline by providing you with top-rated team building event activities and execution.

• During the events. For the team building event itself, allocate sufficient time to ensure a relaxed atmosphere. Integrate breaks for refreshments and networking opportunities, but don’t allow your participants to get bored. Prepare a detailed timeline of your team building activities to help you keep your guests engaged throughout the event.

• Post-event. After the event, dedicate time to gather feedback promptly. This will help you assess the success of your team building event.

The logistics you need to consider depend on the team building activity you will be running and the size of your group. Here are some operational preparations you need to consider:

For a hassle-free team building planning, GOTO Events offers a wide range of fun and interactive team building activities and we execute each activity from start to finish, so you can join in the fun with the rest of your team. We also provide all necessary materials and equipment and full set-up and wrap-up, so there’s less logistical aspects that you have to worry about. We are just one phone call away if you would like to have a no-obligation, informal chat about your work event.

Promoting the upcoming team building event to your small team should be done with enthusiasm to create anticipation and excitement. Craft a clear message and provide essential details in written form to allow your guests easy access to the information whenever necessary.

If participation in the indoor team building event is optional, incorporate a systematic approach for gathering RSVPs or attendance confirmations.

Here are some aspects you should communicate to your team about the upcoming team building event:

With the event plan in check, it’s time to put on an unforgettable experience for your team! With coordination and enthusiasm, here is a general to-do list for the live indoor team building activity for small groups:

This step is often overlooked by companies when organising team building events. However, it’s crucial to assess the event’s success by revisiting the objectives form the first step. This is also a valuable opportunity to gather participant feedback. Use your post-event analysis to refine future team building strategies and to continue to enhance the team’s performance.

In the evolving landscape of corporate events, hybrid and virtual formats have become pivotal for uniting remote teams and meeting the growing demand for inclusivity, flexibility and cost-effectiveness. Looking ahead to 2024, virtual corporate events will replicate the engagement of in-person events through immersive activities like the Virtual Master of the Tasks, with funny and entertaining games suited for online participation.

The enduring appeal of virtual events, even post-pandemic, allows companies to deliver engaging and meaningful corporate events remotely. Virtual corporate events such as conferences and team building activities aim to bring global and remote teams together and foster communication, collaboration and employee satisfaction.

Virtual events will also continue to be integrated into in-person events as the business landscape evolves and people expect more inclusivity, flexibility and cost-saving options. The hybrid event model blends the best of both worlds and offers companies unprecedented opportunities to deliver a memorable and accessible experience. Beyond overcoming geographical constraints and responding to the demands of a modern audience, hybrid and virtual events provide cost-effective solutions and reduced environmental impact for companies.

In 2024, virtual corporate events promise to engage participants just like in-person gatherings with immersive and interactive activities designed to break barriers and get everyone involved. For example, the virtual team building game Virtual Master of the Tasks, created and delivered by GOTO Events, challenges your audience with a selection of hilarious and fast-paced games designed for online participation, allowing participants to play in front of their computer. This team building activity is suitable for both small and large teams, featuring a comedic host who will entertain the crowd and cultivate the perfect competitive atmosphere.

Traditional conference team building events are a thing of the past. In 2024, companies are expected to embrace creative and interactive experiences to foster connections between participants, such as the Wall Street Winners, an immersive and hands-on live team building game of stock trading.

Conference ice breakers, energisers and team building events are employed by many event organisers to foster connections between participants. Traditional formats focus on straightforward verbal communication to build connections, such as the “Introduce Your Partner” exercise where participants pair up, take a few minutes to learn about their partner’s background, interests and experience, then introduce their partner to the larger group. While this approach can still be effective, the trend of experiential conference ice breakers, energisers and team building activities in the events industry prevailed in 2023, and it’s expected that companies will increasingly embrace interactive experiences in 2024.

Experiential corporate events represent a more creative way to spend your 2024 team building budget by incorporating immersive or hands-on elements such as gamification and active participation that not only strengthen immediate team bonds, but foster a deeper understanding of teamwork, problem-solving and communication and develop skills that extend beyond the event itself.

With the help of GOTO Events you can provide the ultimate experiential team building event with Wall Steet Winners. Carefully designed to improve entrepreneurial and group decision-making skills, Wall Street Winners is an immersive live game of buying and selling pretend stock to build the strongest empire. Packed with exciting twists and turns, realistic props and bespoke elements, this team building event will immerse your team in a cinematic ambience, crafting an unforgettable and unique experience for all.

The focus on wellbeing will continue to grow in 2024, with corporate event organisers recognising the imperative of fostering participant wellbeing and mental health. Running a Yoga Class as a team building event or incorporating a yoga session in your conference as ice breakers or energisers enhances focus, satisfaction, productivity, reduces stress levels and increases overall engagement.

While discussions on wellbeing and mental health have gained momentum since the onset of the pandemic, the corporate events industry is set to amplify its focus on these crucial aspects in 2024, recognising the imperative of fostering participant wellbeing and mental health. This trend is especially relevant for work events such as team building, workshops and seminars.

Integrating wellbeing and mental health activities into events not only enhances employee morale and satisfaction but also contributes to a healthier, more resilient work environment. By prioritising these initiatives, companies can experience improved productivity, reduced stress levels, and increased overall employee engagement, fostering a positive and supportive organisational culture. Within conferences, wellbeing ice breakers and energisers help your audience relax and get mental clarity to help them be present and immersed in your conference.

A popular wellbeing and mental health team building activity that is flexible to incorporate in your corporate event is Yoga Class. GOTO Events can help you put on a professional yoga class guided by a certified yoga instructor who can tailor the session to any group size, room layout and physical ability. A 45-minute yoga class has several immediate benefits such as improved posture, increased energy levels and focus, stress reduction and boosted mood. Longer term, this activity fosters productivity, satisfaction and a healthy work-life balance. We predict that beyond 2024, integrating wellbeing into corporate events will become more than a trend but a strategic imperative, ensuring a healthier, happier and more productive workforce.

In 2024, sustainability stands as a pivotal element, not just a passing trend, helping to preserve the planet and educating participants on eco-friendly practices. The vibrant corporate event landscape encourages integrating sustainability creatively, promoting memorable experiences while emphasising environmental responsibility. Some sustainable team building events to consider this year are LEGO workshops and Junk Funk.

More than a trend but a critical element for preserving our planet, sustainability remains paramount in 2024. Within the events industry, sustainable practices become not only a responsible choice but a strategic commitment towards minimising environmental impact and fostering a greener, more conscientious approach to event planning.

Here are some ways to adopt sustainable practices when organising a corporate event:

Embracing sustainable practices in event planning reduces ecological impact, can be more cost-effective and promotes a positive brand image associated with social and environmental responsibility. In the evolving landscape of the corporate event planning, sustainability can be integrated in creative ways to provide memorable experiences and emphasise environmental responsibility. Making sustainability the theme of your corporate event serves as an educational platform, enlightening participants on eco-friendly practices.

Sustainable team building activities ideas include creating music together using repurposed items like pans and buckets or running a LEGO workshop. Don’t worry, we can help you plan a sustainable event by providing you with all the necessary equipment, including reused LEGO sets and Junk Funk instruments for each event, ensuring a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution.

Personalised events are a key trend in 2024 for increasing engagement, satisfaction and the overall impact of your event. Depending on the size of your event, you can use event personalisation in different ways and technology will play an important role in enabling personalisation. For team building events, Kidnap Your MD is a personalised experience to involve your team into the thrilling world of kidnap, espionage and ransom.

Tailored experiences are a key trend this year, as one-size-fits-all solutions no longer suffice if you want to increase the impact and resonance of your event. A personalised event will increase audience engagement and satisfaction as the experience feels more meaningful and relevant to the participant.

In the corporate event industry, personalisation can be integrated in your event in different ways. For small corporate events, you can use personalisation to fine-tune your event and provide a unique experience that caters to a close-knit specific audience. For larger corporate events, personalisation becomes a scalable strategy, using technology to reach each individual and to gain valuable insight into their preferences.

GOTO Events offers personalised team building events, allowing your participants to fully engage and collaboratively work towards a shared goal. Our Kidnap Your MD team building event provides a captivating experience tailored to your team’s specific dynamics, strengths and communication styles. This team building activity will involve your team into a world of  kidnap, espionage and surveillance to find out what happened and rescue their MD.

Technology has always played a key role in advancing the event planning industry. In 2024, event organisers will creatively incorporate Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality into their events. However, simpler and more cost-effective technology will also be widely used in events such as using headphones to hold a silent conference with various keynote sessions in the same room.

Over recent years, technology has become an indispensable force in revolutionizing event planning, offering innovative solutions for virtual engagement, attendee interaction and data analytics. As we look ahead to 2024, the role of event technology will further evolve, presenting diverse opportunities to enhance participant experiences, streamline logistics and seamlessly integrate both in-person and virtual elements for a more inclusive and connected event landscape.

Three key trends in the event technology space for this year are:

For companies aspiring to integrate technology into their corporate events without the need for high-budget investments in tools such as VR, AI and AR, practical alternatives like leveraging simpler technologies can still elevate the attendee experience.

Hosting a silent conference with multiple keynote sessions in the same room is an efficient use of space and resources with the help of technology. With participants listening through headphones, there’s no need for separate rooms. This setup not only maximises your space but also reduces logistical complexities, saving on venue costs and environmental resources.

The silent conference is a unique technology-based conference style idea organised by GOTO Events. We provide all the equipment and technology required and help you organise a successful conference, accommodating various sessions in the same room where all participants use headphones to flexibly choose and switch between speakers. In this case, technology will help you minimise auditory distractions, create a focused environment for each session and allowing for a more inclusive and adaptable event space. Get in touch with our team today to find out more!

Leveraging the power of emotions in events can have a profound impact on your attendees. In 2024, we anticipate a surge in the popularity of event themes centred around nostalgia and we think nostalgia events will become a cherished trend that will delight participants in meaningful ways.

Nostalgia is a complex feeling that usually means longing to relive or reconnect with something positive from your past. It often involves a fond recollection of past memories, events, places, people or cultural elements that hold personal or collective significance.

In the events planning industry, there are plenty of opportunities for organisers to infuse nostalgia into their events. From venue décor to catering, here are some creative ways you can embark your participants on a journey down memory lane:

If you want to bring nostalgia into your next team building event, here are some classic activities to have fun with your team in an nostalgic ambience that evokes a sense of travelling in the past:

GOTO Events can help you host a fun and nostalgic team building event, packed with timeless English games to get your team active and energised. For a nostalgia team building activity that’s less physically demanding, check out our giant-scale Teamopoly experience, complete with a real jail for added excitement!

From utilising technology to personalise experiences and bring remote audiences together, to leveraging wellbeing and nostalgia, the event industry in 2024 will grow and become more creative than ever. In the corporate event space, experiential and gamified team building activities will be trending such as Master of the Tasks, Under Pressure, Quid Games and Generation Game. Bring on 2024, we can’t wait to see what the team building industry has in store this year!

The team building activity, Under Pressure, is one of our most sought-after indoor team building events. Participants will get to practice a variety of nail-biting tasks before taking on the main tasks in a full-sized, inflatable arena, both individually and in teams. The contestant teams will then have the opportunity to tackle head-to-head challenges to add to their potential winnings. All tasks are easy to take part in, so everyone can get involved – but only one team can be crowned the winner. Examples of team challenges include memory games, dexterity games and precision games.

Under Pressure team building activity for work will help your employees bond, support each other and have some well-deserved fun. This game is suitable for any group size, small or large and is run by a professional event management team who will set everything up in your chosen venue, including visual lighting and music.

Do you think your team has the nerve, patience and skill to play Under Pressure? Contact us to get a quote for Under Pressure team building activity for work.

Master of the Tasks is a hilarious game that will have your team in stitches! This event is hosted by one of our amazing comperes who will guide your team through a series of amusing and wacky challenges and is also responsible for judging each round. The tasks will only be revealed once teams open their golden envelopes but there is something for everyone! Some of our favourite tasks include:

• Condiment Caricature: Teams will have to create a perfect portrait of one of the attendees using a paint pallet filled with ketchup, mustard, mint sauce and more! Will the judge be able to identify your subject?
• Blindfolded Balloon: One member from each team will attempt to blow up the biggest balloon whilst blindfolded. If the balloon pops, you’re out!
• Smartie Pants: Wearing boxing gloves, contestants have to separate smarties based on their colour.

We offer a large selection of creative and original tasks that are guaranteed to make people laugh. But more than that, Master of the Tasks will bring your team together and will foster collaboration beyond the event. Get in touch to book this team building activity for work!

Quid Games will get your employees working together instead of against each other. Each participant will be allocated a player number and grouped into teams to face a series of games. The aim is to win money to put in each team’s fish bowl. The team that manages to gather the most money in their bowl by the end of the activity will be presented with their prize in a dedicated medal ceremony. The atmosphere will be entertained by red-coloured costume guards but don’t worry, there’s no violence in our version!

Although we cannot disclose the games in advance to allow for a fair game, we can tell you that some games may be familiar and some will be totally new and original. Get in touch to discuss your next team building activity for work!

Get everyone involved and working towards the same goal of creating an original giant painting – the Masterpiece. Your employees will be divided into teams and each team will have their own canvas tile to paint.

This event starts with a variety of small challenges in order for the teams to earn money that will allow them to buy materials to complete their masterpieces. Once all the money has been distributed, the shop will be open and teams can buy all the paints and brushes they require to paint their tile. Once all of the tile have been completed, the event crew will put all the pieces together and do a grand reveal of your company’s masterpiece!

The Masterpiece team building activity for work is a fun game that will encourage your team to be creative and collaborate towards the same objective. The best part is, once the event is over, you can take away your artwork to display wherever you like! Contact our team to find out more about this team building event.

With our Ultimate Quiz team building activity for work, your team will engage in a highly entertaining, competitive but friendly game of trivia. Complete with our charming host who will get the crowd going, this is a quiz unlike any you’ve done before!

This action packed quiz is filled with rounds from all of your favourite quiz shows, including a Catchphrase, A League of Their Own, The Krypton Factors, Pointless and The Chase. Your employees will have the opportunity to pool all their diverse knowledge together to tackle this challenge but also have fun and bond with one another in a memorable experience. Do you have what it take to be our next Ultimate Quiz champion? Book your team building event today!

Our Charity Bike Build event is a rewarding team building activity for work that allows your employees to work together towards an incredible cause.

In this charity team building event, your employees will work in teams to build bicycles from scratch, using the provided bike parts, stands and tool kits. This challenge will improve collaboration within teams as each member will have their own role in creating the build plan. However, there’s a lot more to this event than just building the bikes. Participants will take part in activities and games to earn the parts and equipment they need to complete their bikes. Each bike will be unique as participants create personalised messages to go on the front. On completion, each bike will be tested and approved by our engineer and presented in front of everyone to appreciate each other’s efforts and creativity.

And the best part, the bikes will then be donated to your chosen charity. In this rewarding team building event, everyone is a winner as each team member contributes towards a charitable cause that will have an impact on the lives of children who can’t afford bikes. Get in touch to enquire about the Charity Bike Build team building activity for work.

In Operation Supply Drop, your employees will become heroes as they work in teams to put together care packages for those in need. With a professional host, themed activities and visual and sound effects to build a captivating atmosphere, teams have to navigate the terrain of the army base and complete the challenges.

The challenges will test the team’s knowledge, teamwork and creativity. This will earn them money to then visit the Operation Supply Drop Shop and purchase items to put in care packages to be delivered to our partner charities. But hurry up, the clock is ticking!

This rewarding team building activity for work is one of our several charity activities for teams. If you want more information about the Operation Supply Drop or the other team building events in our charity portfolio, get in touch today.

Wall Street Winners team building activity is particularly suited for teams working in finance, investment, trading or other financial market, but any team that is involved with strategic decision-making will find this activity highly entertaining.

This team building activity for work is played in teams and each team will have a set amount of money to start investing. Our dedicated Wall Street trading host will then present several companies in which participants can buy shares. Teams will have to think quickly to decide what shares to buy and which ones to sell to make the most profit. Throughout the event, the teams also have to pay attention to the news announcements presented on the screen as this may affect share values. The team who finishes the event with the most money and the strongest empire will be the winner.

In this unique team building activity, your employees will have to outwit others and think like entrepreneurs to succeed. It’s noisy, fast and furious and will even have your quietest team members frantically rushing around to negotiate deals. To impress your employees with the Wall Street Winners team building activity for work, get in touch with our team to get a quote.

From avid bakers to complete beginners, get your team involved into the Charity Bake Off team building activity for work. We will provide you with all of the ingredients, recipes and equipment you need and an expert Head Chef who will guide your team all the way through for a professional and delicious result!

From health and safety to expert baking techniques, your teams will develop skills that they can take away and put into practice in their day-to-day lives. But most importantly, the baked goods will be packaged and delivered to our partner charity to bring some brightness in the day of those who need it. Are you ready to start your Charity Bake Off experience? We are just one phone call away.

There’s been a murder! Can you and your employees help us solve the crime? In our Crime Scene Experience team building activity for work, participants will be grouped into teams competing against each other to be the first to find the killer. Dressed in white bodysuits and surgical gloves, teams have to read up on suspects and interpret cluse such as take fingerprints, create FBI-style photos from verbal descriptions, inspect hair fibres and analyse blood spatters.

With an exciting atmosphere emanating a true crime scene, there will be different forensic zones packed with clues and evidence that will help teams eliminate suspects and come closer to identifying the murderer. In the final round, all teams have to present their conclusion, the murder weapon and the motive. The winner team is the one that came closest to what actually happened.

If you want to make your team feel like real forensic specialists for a day, get in touch with our experienced event management team.

This cocktail making workshop will teach you all the essential techniques of mixology, leaving you with a fantastic party skill to use from now on. But don’t be fooled, it’s not as easy as it looks! This team building activity will challenge your dexterity and creativity as you learn how to measure, pour, mix, shake, garnish and serve the perfect cocktail. Cocktail making team building event includes:

• Fully mobile bar and drinks station
• Mixology expert who will provide amazing demonstrations
• All required drinks and equipment

Want to know more about our cocktail making team building activity for work? Get in touch today!

Conference energiser activities are the best way to maintain engagement and enthusiasm throughout your conference. When your audience takes part in a unique or dynamic activity such as Boomwhakers or The Haka, they become more involved and invested in your conference. Here are our favourite conference activities for the 2024 season:

Boomwhakers is a conference energiser that involves creating music with the unique musical instruments called Boomwhakers. Boomwhakers are percussion tubes which can be struck together or against a surface to create musical notes. The tubes are lightweight and colour-coded to represent all the musical notes. When played in unison, they create musical magic!

Guided by a Boomwhaker expert, your conference attendees will learn how to play these fun and simple instruments. The result? Your conference is instantly transformed into sea of colour whilst teams work in perfect harmony to create a musical masterpiece.

Making music together through Boomwhakers creates a shared goal, inspires creativity and provides a fun music lesson that is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on your participants’ memories. This entertaining conference ice breaker or energiser is suitable for any conference, no matter the size or seating arrangements and is sure to delight your guests and invigorate your conference. Get in touch with our team to incorporate Boomwhakers into your next conference!

Dustbins, car wheels and drainpipes – some may call this junk, but we call it Junk Funk. Junk Funk is a unique conference team building experience which involves creating rhythms and music using random scrap objects as instruments such as saucepans, dustbins and hard hats. Choosing Junk Funk as your conference energiser will not only uplift and motivate your participants but will boost creativity, self-expression and networking.

As your participants join forces, the junk orchestra will quickly come to life in the collaborative act of drumming. If you want to create your own Junk Funk orchestra at your next conference, get in touch with our team for a professional and engaging experience.

If you’re looking for a high-energy conference activity which will push your participants out of their comfort zone, the Haka is the perfect choice! The Haka is a unique group performance which involves rhythmic movements like feet stomping and chest slapping, aggressive facial expressions and load chanting. This vigorous dance originates from the ceremonial Māori traditions which were performed by the tribe people when going to war. Nowadays, the Haka is famously performed before rugby matches in New Zealand.

As a conference energiser, the Haka fosters confidence, motivation and solidarity. Our Haka team building activity fits any conference type and size and is run by Māori descent performers, so you know you are getting a 100% authenticity. Alongside a powerful Haka performance which is guaranteed to energise your audience, the session also includes an informative walk-through of what Haka truly is and its history that will leave your guests with an appreciation for another culture. Get in touch to find out more about this conference activity and to request a quote.

If your conference has a fully-packed schedule, consider giving your guests the opportunity to pause and unwind. Yoga is a great conference ice breaker or energiser because it provides a holistic approach to rejuvenating your guests and encourages them to be fully present and immersed in your conference. With a combination of meditation and breath control techniques, it promotes mental clarity and relaxation. This is also a shared experience, so it’s able to create a positive atmosphere, break down barriers and enhance the dynamic of the event.

A Yoga Class is a highly adaptable conference activity which can suit any group size and can even be practiced on theatre style seating. It’s also a fully inclusive activity which can be tailored to any ability, so your conference Yoga Class can focus on breathwork only or can include stretching and movement too. With a dedicated and certified yoga instructor and fully customisable packages, GOTO Events can help you harness the benefits of mindfulness and yoga, to ensure an effective conference ice breaker or energiser!

Another musical conference activity, a Drumming Workshop is a great way to energise and bring your audience together through the creation of music. Suitable for both smaller and larger groups, a Drumming Workshop requires participants to beat their own drum by following the rhythm played by our expert. This fun conference activity encourages active listening, collaboration and communication.

A Drumming Workshop is ideal for an internationally diverse audience as it transcends language barriers and promotes teamwork while creating a unique, tribal atmosphere which is guaranteed to resonate long after the conference concludes. If a Drumming Workshop sounds like the perfect energiser for your conference, we are here to help you bring the rhythm into your event!

If you’re looking for a hands-on conference activity to make your event truly fun and memorable, a Circus Skills workshop could help you amplify the success of your event. Many of us dreamed of being circus performers when we were young, so this conference activity is sure to put a large smile on your participants’ faces!

From juggling and plate spinning to more thrilling activities such as tightrope walking and stilt walking, we can customise your Circus Skills workshop to perfectly fit your conference goals, audience size and venue. Bring all the fun of the circus to your conference and create an interactive and unforgettable experience that will transform your event with the help of GOTO Events!

Conferences often involve long hours of sitting still and listening. By adding a physical activity into your itinerary gives your participants a break, helping them re-energise and become more focused for the rest of your sessions. For this reason, a Bollywood Workshop with vibrant dance and rhythmic music creates cultural excitement and a dynamic atmosphere into your conference.

Infusing energy into any room and fostering a sense of unity and collaboration amongst participants, a Bollywood Workshop can be great as a conference ice breaker at the beginning of the day to make your audience more comfortable or as a midday energiser to combat fatigue and reinvigorate participants. Through this conference activity, your participants will learn a new skill and will connect with others in a unique and memorable way.

All our Bollywood Workshops are run by a dedicated expert team including a Bollywood choreographer and we can customise the activity to any ability. Enquire now about the Bollywood Workshop.

For a successful and unforgettable conference in 2024, organisers have to focus on inclusivity, sustainability, hybrid experiences and gamification.

Originally used to transport tea from China to England, Cutty Sark is an historic vessel that now stands three feet off the ground and is a popular visitor attraction in London. For corporate events, Cutty Sark offers  unique venue spaces for an array of occasions such as gala dinners, product launches and Christmas parties.

London’s Madame Tussauds is the original and world-famous wax museum which offers visitors the chance to get up close to some of the most famous people in the world. But did you know Madame Tussauds is also available for private hire?