30 Spring Team Building Activities To Refresh Your Team
With longer days, brighter weather and a renewed sense of energy in the air, spring is the ideal time to bring everyone together for some fun and engaging corporate team building activities. Hosting a team building event in the spring is a great way to reconnect after the slower winter months, set the tone for the rest of the year and spark creativity as everyone embraces the fresh start that spring naturally brings.
But let’s face it – spring weather can be unpredictable. That’s why we’ve curated a list of 30 versatile spring team building ideas that are perfectly suited for this season. From indoor options that keep everyone comfortable on rainy days to outdoor adventures that make the most of those later spring days when the weather is at its best, there’s something here for every team.
Let’s dive into these 30 spring team building activities that will leave your team feeling refreshed, motivated and ready to tackle whatever comes next.
30 Spring Team Building Ideas
1. Living Wall Workshop
Spring is the season when nature comes to life, so what better way to celebrate it than by bringing a touch of nature into your office? The Living Wall Workshop is an ideal spring office activity, allowing your team to create a vibrant, green space that brightens up the office and boosts overall wellbeing.
We’ll supply everything needed for the workshop and bring an expert instructor to guide your team through the process. Together, you’ll design and build a custom living wall that perfectly complements your office style and space. As you plant vibrant foliage and flowers, you’ll engage in enjoyable team building games that inspire creativity and foster collaboration. Contact us today for a bespoke proposal!
2. Build a Birdhouse
Spring is the perfect time to give back to nature with our Build a Birdhouse workshop. This spring-themed team building activity offers your team the chance to support bird conservation by creating birdhouses for nesting birds. Plus, it’s a fun and engaging way to unite your team and embrace the spirit of spring!
Your team will take on exciting challenges to earn the materials needed to build their birdhouses. With the guidance of our expert facilitator, everyone will learn practical DIY skills while assembling beautiful and functional wooden birdhouses.
At the end of the activity, you’ll have several birdhouses ready to be installed in your gardens as a meaningful way to embrace spring and contribute to nature. Contact us today for a bespoke proposal!
3. Build a Bee Hotel
Embrace sustainability this spring with our Bee Hotel Sustainability workshop. As the weather warms and bees begin to emerge, this activity gives your team the opportunity to support bee conservation and biodiversity by building homes for these crucial pollinators.
With guidance from our expert facilitator, your team will work together to create Bee Hotels, gaining practical skills while learning about sustainability and the role of Bee Hotels in supporting bee populations.
Once complete, the Bee Hotels can be taken home and installed in your gardens, providing a safe space for bees to thrive and benefiting your local environment. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate spring while making a positive impact. Contact us today for a bespoke proposal!
4. Create Living Art
Spring is all about fresh starts and growth, making it the perfect time for an upcycling team project. The Create Living Art spring team building lets your team breathe new life into discarded items, transforming them into beautiful art. It’s a unique blend of gardening, upcycling and creativity, ideal for bringing everyone together in the spirit of spring.
With expert facilitators guiding the way, your team will create unique art pieces using recycled materials, plants, moss and driftwood. Whether you’re turning old frames into living masterpieces or repurposing shoes into quirky planters, you’ll be inspired by nature and the season’s vibrant energy while bonding as a team. Contact us today for a bespoke proposal!
5. Community Clean Up
Community Clean Up is a London-based team building activity and the perfect way to channel the season’s energy into something meaningful. As nature begins to bloom, your team comes together to transform a neglected public green space, bringing life, colour and purpose back to the area and making a tangible impact in your community.
This hands-on activity lets your team connect with nature and each other, all while learning practical gardening skills. From planting and pruning to building bug hotels and composting, every task contributes to transforming the space into something vibrant and inviting. By the end of the day, your team will feel a sense of pride, knowing they’ve helped create a greener, more enjoyable space for everyone. Contact us today for a bespoke proposal!
6. Masterpiece
Bring your team together for a fun, creative and collaborative team building activity that will unlock everyone’s artistic side. In Masterpiece, each team receives blank canvases to recreate a part of a larger picture – but there’s a twist! To earn your painting materials, like brushes and paint, you’ll first need to complete a series of exciting mental and physical challenges.
Once you’ve gathered your materials, it’s time to dive into the creative process. What makes this activity truly special is the ability to tailor the design to your preference, whether it’s a spring-inspired theme, a reflection of your company’s values or a visual representation of your team’s goals.
When the final masterpiece is assembled, your team will see the stunning results of their creativity and collaboration. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!
7. The Haka
Spring is the prime season for conferences and corporate events, offering an opportunity to captivate your attendees with truly unique energiser activities like the Haka. This interactive team building experience showcases the traditional Māori Haka, celebrated for its electrifying chants, powerful gestures and unifying energy.
Our skilled performers will bring the power of the Haka to your event, delivering an unforgettable session at any venue in the UK. Participants will step out of their comfort zones, mastering the rhythmic movements, synchronised actions and vocal expressions that make the Haka so impactful. Beyond the fun and excitement, this workshop fosters confidence, connection and a powerful sense of shared achievement. Contact us today for a bespoke proposal!
8. Boomwhackers
Another fantastic example of a conference energiser to try this spring, Boomwhackers, is a unique musical activity, guaranteed to break the ice and create a show-stopping moment at your large-scale event.
Participants will learn to play the lightweight, colour-coded Boomwhackers, with each representing a musical note and producing sound when tapped together or against a surface. Played in unison, they create a magical harmony that unites the entire group. No musical experience is required – our expert host will guide everyone step by step, ensuring the group gets in sync quickly and effortlessly.
With flexible sessions to fit your schedule, Boomwhackers is a vibrant addition to any conference or corporate event, and we’ll bring the fun straight to your venue. Get in touch today for expert advice and pricing!
9. Under Pressure
Bring some much-needed energy to your team this spring with Under Pressure, a dynamic and exciting team building activity that’s all about fun and collaboration. With themed lighting, music, props and a full-size inflatable game arena, your team will feel like contestants on a thrilling game show. Guided by our charismatic host, you’ll take on a series of fun, fast-paced challenges, working together to earn points and climb the leaderboard. Challenge examples include:
- Sort the red and white balls into separate containers against the clock.
- Stop the timer with precision at the exact moment.
- Tackle the barrier while blindfolded.
It’s more than just a game – it’s a high-energy, collaborative activity that strengthens bonds and energises your team, leaving them motivated and ready to tackle new challenges. Contact us today for a bespoke proposal!
10. Challenge 100
Challenge 100 is the perfect spring team building activity for teams with diverse skills and interests. Each team receives a Challenge Book filled with over 100 mini-challenges across five exciting categories: Sports, Creative, Sensory, Child’s Play and Brain Buster. Teams can select the games that best align with their strengths, aiming to complete as many as possible within the time limit to earn points.
Before diving into the challenges, teams will have a practice session to prepare. Then, they’ll step up in front of our costumed marshalls who will judge their performances and award points.
With plenty of excitement, friendly rivalry and high-energy tasks, Challenge 100 is a fantastic team building experience that guarantees fun and collaboration. Get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal!
11. Fortune Hunters
Bring energy, competition, strategy and loads of fun to your spring team building with Fortune Hunters, an engaging event inspired by the hit reality show.
Your group will be split into teams, each given a locked briefcase – one of which holds the fortune! Teams will go head-to-head in a series of exciting challenges, from puzzles to scavenger hunts. The winners of each round can then choose to keep their briefcase or trade it with another team. Expect plenty of twists, including sneaky peeks into rival briefcases and opportunities for some good-natured stealing!
In the finale, the team with the lucky briefcase unlocks the fortune, followed by a thrilling medal ceremony to celebrate the winners. Get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal!
12. Apprentices
Challenge your team to think creatively and innovate with Apprentices. This high-energy team building experience transforms the boardroom into a competitive arena, complete with dramatic music and immersive theming to set the stage.
Led by the formidable Sir Alex Sweetex, teams will tackle engaging business challenges designed to develop leadership, teamwork and strategic thinking. The competition heats up as teams race to impress Sir Alex while avoiding missteps that could cost them the game.
In the final boardroom, teams present their ideas, with Sir Alex and his advisors deciding the winner. One team will triumph, while the others face the tension of hearing, “You’re fired!” Contact us today for a bespoke proposal!
13. Master of the Tasks
Welcome to the wild and wacky world of Master of the Tasks, a side-splitting team building event that will have your group laughing from start to finish. This competition is designed for everyone, but don’t expect it to be a breeze – the clock is ticking and the pressure is on to outshine the other teams!
The key to success lies in quick thinking and creativity as teams tackle funny challenges like Smartie Pants, Blindfold Balloon or Condiment Caricature. Each task is a surprise, revealed one at a time from golden envelopes, keeping everyone on their toes. With more than 20 challenges to conquer, this spring team building event promises endless laughter, surprises and unforgettable team moments. Contact us today for a bespoke proposal!
14. Wall Street Winners
Experience the thrill of the stock market with Wall Street Winners, a fast-paced and competitive spring team building activity designed to bring out your team’s strategic side. Armed with a starting budget, teams will dive into the excitement of buying and selling shares, aiming to grow their fortune and build the ultimate financial empire.
Led by our charismatic Wall Street host, the pressure intensifies as news updates and market fluctuations appear on the screen, forcing teams to adapt quickly and make bold investment decisions. By the end of the session, the team with the highest profits wins.
Loud, exhilarating and filled with high-stakes negotiations, this activity guarantees a memorable and energising experience for everyone! Contact us today for a bespoke proposal!
15. Crime Scene Experience
Transform your venue into a gripping Crime Scene Experience, where your team becomes the detectives in an interactive murder mystery. Equipped with investigator costumes, your group will dive into a scene filled with realistic clues and evidence to unravel.
Each team will be assigned their own forensic zone, tasked with investigating key pieces of evidence like hair, fibres, fingerprints and blood spatters. Using sharp logic and keen deduction, teams will analyse the details and work together to piece everything together. The ultimate challenge: who’s the killer? It’s a captivating, hands-on experience that’ll have your team using their wits to crack the case. Contact us today for a bespoke proposal!
16. First Past the Post
Spring is here, and with it comes the excitement of iconic horse racing events like Cheltenham and the Grand National. Now, imagine bringing that adrenaline-filled energy to your team building event! First Past the Post lets you experience all the thrill of the races in a lively, interactive setting!
Step into the paddock as our charismatic bookie walks you through the race programme. Armed with fun money and betting slips, you’ll track the odds and pick your horse to back. As the race plays out on the big screen, the excitement builds and you’ll be on the edge of your seat, cheering for your horse with our host’s lively commentary adding to the suspense. It’s a high-energy, immersive experience that’s sure to bring your team together in a fun and competitive atmosphere! Contact us today for a bespoke proposal!
17. Kidnap Your MD
The Kidnap Your MD spring team building event begins with a dramatic twist: your MD is kidnapped by masked men! This thrilling scenario can unfold through a live enactment or a pre-recorded video. Now, it’s up to your team to uncover the mystery – what happened, why and how to rescue the boss.
Working together, you’ll investigate the clues left behind by the kidnappers, interviewing witnesses, suspects and police informants to piece together critical information. Dive into real-life forensic tasks, like examining fingerprints, analysing fibres from the crime scene and even creating digital e-fits of potential suspects. It’s a high-stakes, interactive experience that will challenge your team’s investigative skills and teamwork! Contact us today for a bespoke proposal!
18. VR Escape Room
Spring is the perfect time to embrace new experiences, and what better way to add an exciting challenge to your season than with our VR Escape Room? In this thrilling team building event, your group will split into two teams: the virtual reality team and the real-world team.
The VR team will wear headsets and dive into a captivating 360-degree environment, exploring an intriguing escape room while interacting with objects. Meanwhile, the real-world team will solve clues and communicate key information to help guide the VR team towards escape.
With simple controls, even VR newcomers can jump in and enjoy the experience. We provide all the equipment and an expert host, bringing this immersive adventure straight to your venue anywhere in the UK! Contact us today for a bespoke proposal!
19. VR Bomb Squad
Another VR team building event we can bring straight to your venue, VR Bomb Squad is a unique experience that combines virtual reality and real-world elements in a thrilling way. As the clock ticks down, one brave teammate will wear the VR headset, stepping into the immersive world of the Bomb Squad. Using controllers, they’ll navigate the virtual environment, disarming explosives before time runs out. Meanwhile, the rest of the team, in the real world, will have the crucial instructions and clues needed to guide their teammate through intense, yet fun, scenarios.
The key to success? Clear communication and effective strategy. Get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal!
20. Record Breakers
The Record Breakers spring team building activity is designed for teams with a mix of abilities, offering four exciting challenge zones, each tapping into different talents. Whether your team has athletes ready to dominate the Sports Zone, outgoing personalities poised to impress in the Entertainment Zone, sharp minds eager to excel in the Science Zone, or tech-savvy experts geared up for the Technology Zone, there’s a perfect challenge for everyone.
You can plan your picks strategically or take a more relaxed approach – either way, all activities are designed to be inclusive and engaging for everyone. What’s key is a spirit of dedication, teamwork and a touch of playful fun to break each record! Get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal!
21. Teamopoly
If you’ve ever felt the rush of competition in the classic board game, just imagine stepping into our life-sized Teamopoly where everything is larger than life – especially your desire to win! With live characters roaming the board, giant props and Mr. Monopoly himself overseeing the action, you’ll enter an entirely new world where it’s all or nothing.
Your team will roll the giant dice, move across the oversized Teamopoly board, and take on fun challenges to rack up points, all while competing against other teams for the ultimate victory. Whether indoors or as part of an exciting outdoor spring team building experience, we bring the adventure to you! Reach out today for a free, bespoke proposal!
22. Charity Bike Build
Charity Bike Build is a powerful way to bring your team together while making a real difference – by assembling brand-new bicycles for children in need in Africa. Whether indoors or outdoors for the warmer spring days, this event fosters teamwork, compassion and purpose.
We’ll bring everything to your venue, including all the necessary equipment and dedicated staff. Teams will engage in exciting team building games to earn bike parts, then roll up their sleeves for the hands-on task of building the bikes, guided by our experts.
Once the event concludes, we’ll handle the delivery to the charity. It’s a rewarding experience that enhances collaboration, builds practical skills and creates a deep sense of accomplishment. Reach out today for a free, bespoke proposal!
23. Charity Bake Off
Celebrate the spirit of spring with Charity Bake Off, a hands-on baking experience where your team can create delicious Easter-themed treats for a local homeless charity. Led by a Michelin-star-trained pastry chef, this unique team building event combines creativity, practical skills and collaboration, all while making a meaningful difference in your community.
We’ll bring everything you need to your venue, including a fully stocked mobile kitchen with tools and ingredients. Teams will have their own workstations, ready to follow a mouth-watering demo from the chef before diving into the baking process.
Once the treats are baked to perfection, we’ll carefully package them and deliver them to a local homeless charity that same day. Get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal!
24. Paws for a Cause
This spring, make a real difference for local animal shelters with Paws for a Cause. In this heartwarming team building activity, you will craft essential items for animal enclosures, including feeders, furniture and agility toys. Split into smaller teams and guided by our expert facilitator, you’ll channel your DIY skills and teamwork into creating gear that will improve the lives of shelter animals.
Once the event wraps up, we’ll deliver your handmade creations to the chosen animal charity. The shelter staff will set up the items and share heartwarming photos and videos of the animals enjoying their new gear. Get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal!
25. Putt for a Purpose
Whether enjoyed outdoors this spring or indoors at a venue of your choice, Putt for a Purpose is a fun and rewarding charity team building event that makes a real difference in your community.
Participants are divided into teams, each stationed at a mini-golf hole base. Teams take on exciting challenges to earn supplies from the food bank zone, including boxes, cans and packages. Using these materials, they’ll work together to design and build their own unique mini-golf holes. Once the course is complete, the fun continues with a lively mini-golf tournament where everyone gets to test their creations.
At the end of the event, all the food bank items used will be donated to charity, directly benefiting those in need. Contact us today for a bespoke proposal!
26. Operation Supply Drop
Bring your team together this spring for a meaningful and action-packed mission with Operation Supply Drop, an army-inspired charity challenge. This unique team building activity combines problem-solving, collaboration and giving back to the community by creating care packages for local charities.
Your group will compete in a variety of exciting challenges, from memory and survival tasks to skill-based and precision exercises. Each activity offers an opportunity to earn funds needed to build the care packages.
After the event, GOTO Events will deliver the care packages to a chosen charity, ensuring they reach those who need them most. Reach out today to learn more and plan your event!
27. Charity Gift of the Gab
Get ready for an exciting treasure hunt-style challenge with Gift of the Gab, a charity team building event that’s as fun as it is impactful. This activity combines problem-solving, teamwork and negotiation skills as your team works together to gather essential items for a local charity.
Armed with a list of items and a map of nearby hotspots, each team sets out on a mission to collect as many items as possible. With a strict budget in hand, you’ll need to use your negotiation skills to secure the best deals. The competition heats up as teams race to gather the most supplies before time runs out, knowing that everything collected will be donated to a good cause. Contact us today for a bespoke proposal!
28. GPS Treasure Hunt
Enjoy the great outdoors and the fresh spring air with the GPS Treasure Hunt, an exciting way to bring your team together and explore your local area. This interactive adventure combines exploration, teamwork and a bit of friendly competition, all designed to energise and connect your group.
Divided into smaller teams, each group receives a high-tech tablet with our custom GPS app, guiding them to secret hotspots along the route. At each location, teams will solve tricky clues and complete a variety of fun tasks for points as they race against the clock and each other.
GPS Treasure Hunt can be customised to any location across the UK, providing a unique, memorable experience wherever your team is based. Contact us today for a bespoke proposal!
29. Crystal Team Challenge
The Crystal Team Challenge is the perfect late-spring outdoor event, combining mental and physical challenges in a fun, competitive format. As the days get longer and the weather warms, it’s the ideal time to get your team outside and into the action. Teams compete to collect crystals across four game zones: Aztec, Futuristic, Industrial and Medieval.
As teams conquer each zone, they earn more crystals, which determine how much time they get inside the exhilarating Cash Grabber Dome. Under the spring sun, the pressure builds as team members take turns grabbing the gold tickets in the Dome. Contact us today for a bespoke proposal!
30. School Sports Day
Spring is the perfect time to relive the excitement of your school sports day in this action-packed team building event! With the fresh air and sunny weather, it’s the ideal season for rallying your team and diving into classic outdoor games with a fun twist to score points and claim victory.
Get your headbands on, warm up with your team and get ready for a day of nostalgic fun, featuring activities like Tug of War, Swing Ball, Human Football Table, Badminton, Dodgeball and Inflatable Volleyball. As the event wraps up with an epic medal ceremony, you’ll feel the energy and camaraderie as everyone celebrates. This is the perfect spring team building activity to energise your team while enjoying the season’s vibrant atmosphere. Get in touch today for a bespoke proposal!
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Top Team Building Trends in 2025
As workplace dynamics and employee expectations continue to evolve, so does the world of team building. At GOTO Events, the UK’s leading team building provider, we delivered thousands of team building activities last year for companies of all shapes and sizes. We stay ahead of the trends to create experiences that not only deliver real results but are also incredibly fun and engaging for everyone involved.
Looking ahead to 2025, we anticipate more businesses embracing team building for a variety of reasons: giving employees a well-earned break, making a hands-on social impact, developing essential soft skills through fun and interactive activities and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusivity.
Drawing on our extensive experience and the expertise of the GOTO Events team, here are the top 10 team building trends we predict will shape 2025.
1. Wellness
As companies increasingly recognise the link between employee wellbeing and workplace performance, team building activities are moving beyond simple fun to focus on fostering physical, mental and emotional health.
Through wellness team building, you will not only support your employees’ personal wellbeing but also enhance team collaboration. Whether it’s through a Yoga Class, fitness-based challenges, or creative and mindful workshops like Living Art, Living Wall, Kokedama, and Terrarium-making, wellness-focused team building activities are designed to help teams recharge, reduce stress and build resilience.
This approach helps create healthier, happier and more productive teams, ultimately improving both individual wellbeing and overall team performance. Wellness-focused team building is more than just a trend – it’s a smart investment in your people that pays off in the long run.
2. Social impact and sustainability
In 2025, more companies are embracing team building activities that go beyond the office to create lasting social impact and promote sustainability, increasing their corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Charity team building events, such as building bikes for underprivileged children or constructing emergency shelter pods for those experiencing homelessness, are not only a great way to give back but also help strengthen relationships within teams. These activities allow employees to connect over a shared sense of purpose while making a positive difference in the world.
Sustainability team building is also gaining momentum in 2025, with companies engaging in eco-friendly initiatives like Build a Bee Hotel and Build a Birdhouse. These experiences allow teams to work towards a common environmental goal, raising awareness and fostering a sense of responsibility toward the planet.
By incorporating social impact and sustainability into team building, companies are investing in both their people and the community, creating stronger, more purpose-driven teams while supporting causes that matter.
3. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in team building means providing activities that are welcoming, accessible and meaningful for everyone. It’s about ensuring all team members feel valued and heard while accommodating participants with different abilities and needs.
For instance, our Ultimate Quiz, Generation Game and Masterpiece require no physical activity, making them entertaining options that include everyone, regardless of physical ability. To bridge generational gaps, activities like Under Pressure, Master of the Tasks and Soap Box Derby keep participants of all ages engaged, fostering teamwork across generations.
Team Masterchef, Around the World and Cocktail Making celebrate culturally diverse workplaces, turning team building into a vibrant showcase of backgrounds and fostering understanding within teams. For activities that tap into a variety of skills and talents, Challenge 100, Record Breakers and Lights, Camera, Action are perfect for bringing together employees with different interests and abilities.
4. Unconventional activities
2025 is the year every company should break away from traditional team building exercises and embrace unconventional activities that are fun, engaging and packed with experiential elements. These activities go beyond the usual trust falls and brainstorming sessions, offering teams an exciting way to connect and collaborate.
Gamification is at the heart of this trend, turning team challenges into immersive adventures. From mobile escape rooms to competitive activities like Master of the Tasks and Crystal Team Challenge, these events create a sense of excitement and competition.
Pop culture-inspired activities like Betrayers, where teams work to uncover the traitors, or Quid Games, with its nail-biting challenges under the watchful eyes of the red-costumed guards, take team engagement to the next level.
These unconventional activities create unforgettable memories, build valuable skills and allow companies to deliver team building events that are both impactful and enjoyable.
5. Interactive technology
Technology is making team building activities more immersive, innovative and interactive than ever before. With the help of tools like AI and VR, team building experiences are not only more fun but also more engaging and impactful.
Virtual reality team building takes collaboration to another level, blending the virtual and real world through activities such as VR Bomb Squad and VR Escape Room. AI-driven team building activities offer unique opportunities to engage with AI technology, pushing teams to think creatively and adapt quickly.
For outdoor adventures, GPS Treasure Hunt combines technology and exploration as teams navigate through clues and challenges using cutting-edge GPS technology. Meanwhile, Lights, Camera, Action encourages participants to use technology to shoot a movie trailer, blending creativity with tech-savvy skills.
These tech-powered activities highlight how embracing innovation can redefine team building for the modern workplace.
6. Alcohol-free
As individuals increasingly prioritise wellbeing, many are choosing to reduce alcohol consumption. Notably, Gen Z is leading this shift, with data indicating they drink on average 20% less than millennials, who also drink less than previous generations.
Embrace the alcohol-free culture by organising team building activities that spark genuine connection, active engagement and loads of laughter without the alcohol. In Master of the Tasks, stitches of laughter are guaranteed, and It’s a Knockout, with its inflatables, slides and epic costumes promises unforgettable fun.
Who needs alcohol when you can bond with colleagues over an epic shared experience, where hilarity and collaboration happen naturally? These team building activities create meaningful memories, plus, everyone will actually remember the fun the next day!
7. Soft skills
Organisations increasingly recognise the crucial role of soft skills like creativity, empathy and adaptability in workplace success. Unlike technical skills, which can often be automated or outsourced, soft skills are uniquely human and drive innovation, collaboration and effective communication within teams.
Team building activities that focus on developing soft skills help employees unleash their creativity, appreciate different perspectives and strengthen their connections with one another. For example, Masterpiece lets teams get creative with paint, while Living Art inspires collaboration as participants work together to bring a shared vision to life. Charity team building events add a meaningful twist by promoting social impact, fostering deeper understanding among colleagues and boosting empathy within the workplace.
By prioritising soft skills, you can future-proof your team, enhance overall performance and create a more cohesive, resilient and innovative workforce. It’s an investment in people that delivers lasting benefits.
8. Fun learning
Research shows that incorporating fun into learning significantly enhances engagement, motivation and retention. Enjoyable learning experiences reduce stress and create a positive environment, making it easier for individuals to absorb and apply new information.
At GOTO Events, we’re all about team building that combines fun with meaningful learning, creating the perfect setting to develop both soft skills and business expertise. Our activities can be tailored to match the specific learning outcomes you’re aiming for, all while keeping the experience enjoyable and fully engaging. Join in the excitement of Fortune Hunters, a thrilling race to uncover the hidden treasure, or get an innovation boost from Dragons Lair, where teams pitch creative business ideas. And for a fun way to sharpen boardroom skills, Apprentices delivers an unforgettable experience.
Incorporating fun into learning not only makes the process enjoyable but also enhances the effectiveness of the training, resulting in teams that are better equipped to collaborate, innovate and succeed.
9. Personalisation
Personalisation is the key to unlocking the full potential of team building. Picking an activity that doesn’t resonate with your team can lead to disengagement and missed opportunities for growth and collaboration. Choose activities tailored to your team’s unique needs, size and goals to ensure the experience is meaningful and impactful. The right activity can motivate your team, strengthen connections and align with your objectives, leaving everyone energised and inspired.
At GOTO Events, we understand that every team is different, which is why we specialise in customising team building experiences. Whether you’re aiming to foster creativity, develop leadership or simply create a fun bonding experience, we’ll work with you to design the perfect event. From group size to desired outcomes, every detail is considered to ensure your team building is not just an activity but a memorable and rewarding experience.
10. Outstanding venues
The venue is more than just a location – it’s a key part of the experience, and choosing an outstanding venue is becoming a growing trend in team building. An inspiring setting can elevate the event, create excitement and provide a memorable backdrop that reinforces the purpose of the team building activity. The venue should be suitable for the specific activity, comfortably accommodate your group size and offer an environment that fuels engagement and excitement.
The UK offers an incredible range of options for corporate events, from luxurious hotels and historic castles to scenic countryside retreats and city-centre conference spaces. At GOTO Events, we bring the team building to you with our fully mobile event kit and expert staff, ready to deliver anywhere in the UK. Plus, we offer a free venue-finding service, helping you source the perfect location for your event, ensuring it’s as impressive as the activity itself.
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What Squid Game 2 Can Teach Us About Team Dynamics
What Squid Game 2 Can Teach Us About Team Dynamics
The second season of the hit TV series Squid Game premiered on Netflix on December 26, 2024, and we at GOTO Events couldn’t wait to dive in. Beyond its gripping survival drama, Squid Game fascinates us with its portrayal of team behaviour under extreme pressure.
Although the show depicts a dystopian world with fictional characters, creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has emphasised its intent to reflect society from a realistic perspective. The series delves into human nature and societal issues, resonating with audiences worldwide. By drawing on psychological research, it portrays how individuals behave in intense scenarios, giving us much to analyse about team interactions.
So, what can we learn from the team dynamics in Squid Game season 2? Let’s explore the three main games from the new season.
Don’t worry, we won’t give away any major spoilers—but the article is definitely more fun if you’ve already watched the new season.
1. Red Light, Green Light
We were excited about the return of Red Light, Green Light in Squid Game season 2, as it remains one of the most iconic games from the first season. In this deadly twist on the classic children’s game, players must race to the finish line within a set time. They’re allowed to move when the towering robotic doll, Young-hee, calls out Green Light, but must freeze instantly when she switches to Red Light. Anyone caught moving during Red Light is eliminated.
But with Gi-hun’s (Player 456) return to the games, having survived this deadly challenge before, he takes on a guiding role, advising fellow contestants on strategies to increase their chances of survival. For instance, Gi-hun suggests that players position themselves behind larger individuals to obscure their movements from the motion-detecting sensors, thereby reducing the risk of detection during the Red Light.
The game offers a striking example of how in real-world teams, an experienced leader can impact a team’s dynamics. Team members with prior experience in a task often naturally step into a mentorship role. This kind of leadership brings clear benefits: experienced leaders can quickly assess risks, identify effective strategies and share insights that help less experienced team members navigate challenges. Research in organisational behaviour shows that experienced leaders can boost team confidence, reduce anxiety and foster a sense of collective purpose, especially during uncertain or high-stakes situations.
Additionally, Gi-hun’s approach reflects a key principle of team dynamics: collaborative problem-solving can emerge even in competitive settings. When a leader openly shares their knowledge, it encourages trust and mutual reliance among team members. By prioritising guidance and teamwork over self-interest, experienced leaders demonstrate that fostering collaboration can be a powerful tool, even when stakes are high.
Do you think you would have survived Red Light, Green Light without someone like Gi-hun leading the way?
2. Six-Legged Pentathlon
The Six-Legged Pentathlon is a new team-based game in Squid Game season 2. This is the moment Gi-hun realises that the games won’t be the same as his previous experience. In this game, five players have their legs tied together, forcing them to move as a single unit. Each team must navigate through five traditional Korean mini-games that test their coordination, strategy and timing. The games include Ddakji (flipping paper cards), Flying Stone (knocking over stones), Gonggi (tossing and catching knucklebones), Paengi Chigi (spinning top) and Jegi (similar to hacky sack). The added difficulty of being physically connected makes the challenge even more intense, as each team member’s movements directly affect the others. To succeed, the team must complete all five games within the time limit or face elimination.
The physical connection of the players’ legs highlights the importance of coordination, trust and communication in teamwork. As they struggle to synchronise, it mirrors the challenges real-life teams face when working on complex tasks.
In the show, when Player 001 struggles to launch the spinning top several times, the tension mounts. But the team encourages him, demonstrating the importance of support and morale in high-stress situations. This moment highlights how, in real-life teams, fostering a positive environment where members encourage one another can make a huge difference, especially when facing setbacks. Just like in the game, real teams often rely on collaboration and emotional support to keep motivation high and ensure collective success.
The game also illustrates the concept of shared responsibility. In both the show and real teams, the success or failure of one member can impact the entire group, underscoring the need for mutual support and a collective effort.
Did you notice how Gi-hun prioritised everyone else’s input when choosing the game they wanted to play? That’s a great example of a leader putting others first, which helps build trust and a strong team dynamic.
3. Mingle
Mingle is another brand-new game in Squid Game season 2 that was just as thrilling as it was tense to watch. Is the Korean children’s song “Ring-a-ring-a-ring” still lingering in your minds, too? In Mingle, players start on a rotating platform, which suddenly halts when the music stops to reveal a number. They then have 30 seconds to form a group of exactly that number and enter one of the surrounding rooms. If they fail to form the correct group size or get into a room within the time limit, they’re eliminated.
This game emphasises the critical importance of quick decision-making, effective communication and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. The intense pressure and the necessity for precise coordination among team members highlight the complexities of group dynamics under extreme stress.
The game starts with players trying to strategise, remembering similar games from their childhood. But the reality of the game is far more unpredictable than they anticipated. In the chaos that follows, many players struggle to adapt to the fast pace and pressure, showing how, in real-life team situations, even the best-prepared teams can be caught off guard by unforeseen challenges.
An interesting turn occurs when Player 001, recognising that his team has more members than needed, sacrifices himself and leaves his group to find another team. This act of selflessness demonstrates a deeper understanding of team dynamics and how sometimes individual sacrifice is necessary for the greater good of the team. In real-life teams, leaders or team members willing to make these sacrifices for the benefit of the group can often ensure that the team stays intact and moves forward.
Conclusion
Squid Game season 2 has been an exciting rollercoaster, diving deep into the chaos, challenges and victories that come with working as a team under pressure. It’s evident how important trust, clear communication and strong leadership really are.
As we look forward to season 3, we can’t help but imagine what new, intense challenges the players will face. But until then, why not find out how your team would handle a challenge like this – in a fun and safe way – with our corporate team building event?
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Indoor Team Building Activities For Large Groups
Planning an indoor team building activity for a large groups can be a real challenge. With so many different personalities, interests and energy levels in the room, how can you make sure everyone feels included and engaged? You need an activity that excites everyone without overwhelming anyone, something collaborative that doesn’t descend into chaos. And when you’re indoors, you may be concerned about limited space, logistical hurdles and keeping everything running smoothly. At this point, it might feel like finding the perfect balance is almost impossible!
But that’s where GOTO Events’ team building expertise will make all the difference! With many years of experience in corporate team building events, we know how to cater for groups of all sizes. We focus on fun and engagement, creating experiences designed to bring people together in a way that feels natural and makes sure everyone has a good time. In this article, we’ll explore 15 of our indoor team building activities designed specifically for large groups.
1. Master of the Tasks
Master of the Tasks is the most hilarious indoor team building activity, suitable for audiences of all sizes. It’s packed with fun and unpredictable challenges designed to keep everyone engaged and entertained.
The format is perfect for large groups, with participants working in smaller teams, ensuring every member gets involved in the action. Each team works together to tackle tasks with creativity and quick thinking.
Tasks are revealed one by one in golden envelopes – some allow for practice time, while others require teams to think fast and perform on the spot! Points are awarded after each round, with a live leaderboard adding to the excitement and competition. Featuring over 20 quirky tasks that promote teamwork, problem-solving and plenty of laughs, Master of the Tasks promises a high-energy experience your entire group will love.
2. Charity Bike Build
Charity Bike Build is an impactful indoor team building event for large groups that gives the opportunity to make a real difference. Participants are divided into smaller teams, each tasked with assembling a bicycle that will be donated to a child in need.
To earn the parts needed to build the bikes, teams compete in a series of fun challenges and games. Equipped with toolkits and plenty of enthusiasm, you’ll work together to build the bikes, ensuring they’re safe and ready for their new owners. Everyone plays a vital role, contributing not only to their team’s success but to the shared goal of giving back. The event creates a sense of unity and purpose as the entire group works together to make a positive impact. After the event, the GOTO team ensures the bikes are delivered to the charity, making a real difference to the lives of children in need.
3. Wall Street Winners
Welcome to the fast-paced world of Wall Street where teams step into the role of ambitious investor tycoons. Split into teams, everyone starts with the same amount of money to invest. Each team must decide where to put their money as our charismatic host presents companies up for grabs. The pressure is on as news bulletins flash across the screen, shaking up share values and keeping everyone on their toes. Quick thinking, sharp decisions and teamwork are key to building the strongest empire and walking away with the biggest profits.
Perfect as a corporate team building activity for large groups, the room will be buzzing with action, bringing everyone together as even the quietest team members jump in to negotiate deals and chase the win! In the end, the team with the biggest empire and the most money is victorious!
4. Apprentices
Apprentices is a business simulation activity that can accommodate groups of all sizes, offering an exciting experience that’s as fun as it is creative, designed to spark fresh ideas and teamwork.
Step into the high-stakes boardroom, where immersive theming and dramatic music set the scene. Sir Alex Sweetex, our very own no-nonsense business mogul will brief everyone on the challenge ahead. Throughout the activity, teams will take on a variety of dynamic business tasks that test leadership, delegation, commercial awareness and teamwork, all while competing to come out on top.
As the final boardroom meeting approaches, teams will pitch their ideas, and Sir Alex will consult his experts to crown the winner. For the rest, it’s a nail-biting wait to see who hears the infamous words: “You’re fired!”
5. Ultimate Quiz
The Ultimate Quiz is ideal for large groups and works seamlessly in limited spaces, adapting to any layout or venue. But don’t expect an ordinary quiz – this is a full-on immersive gameshow experience where the excitement, competition and fun are off the charts!
Led by our lively and charismatic quizmaster, this trivia extravaganza features rounds inspired by your favourite quiz shows, including Celebrity Quiz, The Weakest Link, Movie Mash-up, Logo Quiz, Operation, Top 10, Cinema Nyms, A League of Their Own, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Catchphrase and many more. With a mix of creative challenges and classic trivia, there’s something to keep everyone engaged.
No matter how big your group, the Ultimate Quiz brings the energy of a live gameshow right to your venue, delivering an unforgettable indoor team building event!
6. First Past the Post
Get ready for a thrilling night at the races! Our charismatic bookie will welcome you to the immersive paddock and guide you through the race programme. Large groups are split into smaller teams, each armed with fun money and betting slips, ready to strategise and place their bets.
Follow the odds, pick your winning horse and feel the adrenaline kick in as you watch the race unfold on the big screen. With lively commentary from our host and the crowd cheering on their favourites, the energy in the room is electric!
First Past the Post is a high-energy, immersive team building game held indoors for large groups, bringing everyone together in a fun and unforgettable atmosphere.
7. Fortune Hunters
If you’re after a strategic yet entertaining activity for large groups, Fortune Hunters will captivate your audience in a lively team experience, inspired by the hit reality show.
Your group will be split into teams, each receiving a locked briefcase – one of which contains the fortune! Teams compete in a series of engaging challenges, including puzzles, scavenger hunts and estimation games. The winners of each round get to choose: keep their briefcase or trade it with another team. Expect twists and turns, from sneaky peeks into rivals’ cases to opportunities for some playful stealing!
In an exhilarating finale, the team with the lucky briefcase unlocks the fortune, wrapping up the event with a thrilling medal ceremony.
8. Challenge 100
Challenge 100 is an action-packed indoor activity featuring 100 diverse team challenges, making it ideal for large, mixed groups with participants of all backgrounds and abilities. The format ensures that everyone has a chance to shine, creating an inclusive and engaging atmosphere where every skill counts.
The group is divided into smaller teams, who race against the clock to complete as many tasks as possible, strategically choosing those that best suit their strengths. Our lively judges track the scores, building anticipation and excitement throughout the event.
With a vibrant mix of individual and team challenges, the energy never dips! The five challenge zones: Sports, Creative, Sensory, Child’s Play and Brain Buster, offer something for everyone, ensuring a dynamic experience where collaboration, creativity and fun take centre stage.
9. Record Breakers
Record Breakers is a dynamic team building event for large groups, with four challenge zones that cater to different skills and abilities. It’s ideal for diverse teams, allowing participants to shine in areas where they excel. Whether you have energetic participants ready to dominate the Sports Zone, outgoing individuals who’ll steal the spotlight in the Entertainment Zone, or strategic minds geared up for the Science Zone, every team will find their moment to shine. And, of course, your tech-savvy crew will be right at home in the Technology Zone!
This event is designed to be inclusive, so no matter your team’s size or skill set, everyone gets to participate and contribute. Whether you plan out your team’s approach or dive into the action with a little spontaneity, it’s all about fun, teamwork and pushing yourself to break some records!
10. The Haka
The Haka indoor team building event is an incredible way to unite and energise large audiences, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. Led by our talented Māori team, this authentic workshop immerses your attendees in the rich history and cultural significance of the Haka. Participants will learn the powerful stomps, chest slaps, fierce facial expressions and iconic chants that define this ancient tradition.
Ideal for large groups, the Haka experience fosters team cohesion and excitement, ensuring everyone is involved and engaged. We can tailor the workshop to suit your event’s specific needs, whether it’s a brief 15-minute ice breaker or a deeper exploration of the Haka’s cultural heritage. This high-energy activity promotes unity and personal growth, giving your audience a shared cultural experience they’ll carry with them long after the event ends.
11. Boomwhackers
Boomwhackers are fun, easy-to-play instruments that produce musical notes when tapped together or against a surface. In this indoor team building activity, everyone in your group will join forces to create beautiful music using these colourful tubes.
Each lightweight, color-coded Boomwhacker represents a different musical note, and when played together, they produce a magical sound! Guided by the expert host, your attendees will quickly pick up the rhythm and play in perfect sync. The result? The room comes alive as everyone unites to create a musical masterpiece, turning the space into a vibrant burst of colour and harmony.
Perfect for any size event and adaptable to any seating arrangement, this lively activity will energise your group and leave them buzzing with excitement!
12. Crystal Team Challenge
The Crystal Team Challenge is an action-packed activity that combines mental and physical challenges, making it perfect for diverse crowds. Your group will be split into teams, each working their way through four themed zones – Medieval, Aztec, Industrial and Futuristic – tackling exciting challenges to earn shiny crystals along the way.
In the grand finale, one member from each team will dive into the giant inflatable dome for the ultimate cash grab challenge! Grab as many golden tickets as you can to push your team up the leaderboard but watch out for those sneaky silver tickets – they’ll cost you points!
This high-energy team building for large groups is designed to engage everyone, ensuring every participant is actively involved.
13. Kidnap Your MD
Kidnap Your MD indoor team building event kicks off with a thrilling twist: your MD is kidnapped by mysterious masked figures! This can be played out in real-time or shown in a pre-recorded video. It’s up to your team to solve the mystery!
Large groups will be divided into smaller teams, each tasked with investigating clues left by the kidnappers. Teams will interview witnesses, suspects and police informants to gather vital information. They’ll also dive into real-life forensic activities like analysing fingerprints, studying fibres from the crime scene and creating digital e-fits of potential suspects.
The race is on as teams compete to crack the case first, with every participant encouraged to get involved. This immersive experience is perfect for large groups, fostering teamwork, problem-solving and plenty of excitement along the way!
14. Generation Game
Get ready for an unforgettable time with the Generation Game indoor team building event for large groups! Inspired by classic game shows, it’s loaded with interactive, hilarious and competitive rounds that will have your whole group in stitches. With a lively host and tons of fun props, teams will take on challenges like Black/White Cat, Countdown Conundrums, Family Fortunes, Don’t Show Keith Your Teeth, Peekaboo, Masked Dancer and Higher or Lower – just to name a few!
Perfect for large groups, this event keeps everyone engaged and entertained, with plenty of opportunities to participate and have fun. Whether you have a few teams or dozens, Generation Game is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for diverse groups!
15. Lights, Camera, Action
Step into the spotlight with Lights, Camera, Action – a dynamic indoor team building event where creativity takes centre stage. This experience lets everyone take part, whether you’re behind the camera or in front! Teams will collaborate to craft a story, write a script filled with clever one-liners and rehearse their scenes. With the addition of music, special effects and props from our costume store, the possibilities are endless.
Whether you’re shooting a futuristic news report, a short film or a movie trailer, your team will work together to bring your vision to life. This hands-on activity is designed for large and diverse groups, giving everyone a chance to apply their talents, spark creativity and have fun.
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Virtual Reality Team Building Activities – What To Expect
Are you wondering how VR team building works? It perfectly blends virtual reality and face-to-face collaboration for a truly engaging, inclusive and fun team experience that can be set up right at your venue or office. In this article, we’ll help you understand what to expect from your VR team building activity, including:
- What are VR team building activities?
- How do VR team building activities work?
- What makes VR team building so effective?
- VR Bomb Squad team building activity
- VR Escape Room team building activity
What are VR team building activities?
Virtual Reality (VR) games use advanced technology to create immersive, computer-generated environments where players can interact with their surroundings in real-time. Players put on VR headsets and find themselves stepping into another world, suddenly surrounded by stunning 360-degree environments where they can interact with objects and tackle challenges.
When applied to corporate team building, VR becomes a fresh and exciting tool for bringing teams together. In these activities, participants wear VR headsets and collaborate both in the VR world and the real world to complete tasks. Virtual reality team building activities are designed to be fully immersive, which makes them incredibly engaging as teamwork exercises. With easy-to-use controls, they’re also accessible for everyone, even total beginners.
VR team building creates shared memories, builds stronger bonds and improves teamwork under pressure. At an individual level, these games sharpen focus, test decision-making skills and encourage creativity. All while having a blast!
How do VR team building activities work?
VR team building activities are easy to set up and run. We bring all the necessary equipment, including VR headsets, controllers and expert hosts to your chosen venue. Each VR setup typically requires a small, clear space to ensure safe movement. Participants use VR headsets to step into fully immersive 360-degree virtual environments, themed to different challenges. The expert host is on hand to manage the equipment, guide the experience and ensure everything runs smoothly.
What makes virtual reality team building even more impressive is the merging of the virtual reality with the real world. Participants take turns wearing VR headsets, stepping into the VR game where they solve tasks, explore scenarios and interact with objects. Meanwhile, their teammates in the real world provide vital information, solve clues and guide the VR players to success. This dynamic collaboration ensures everyone is engaged, blending communication, problem-solving and strategy across both worlds.
What makes VR team building so effective?
By mixing immersive technology with teamwork, VR team building isn’t just fun, it delivers real benefits for everyone involved.
The challenges in VR team games rely on teamwork, communication and trust. Therefore it benefits teams by:
- Improving communication – Teams must give instructions clearly and listen carefully to guide each other through VR challenges.
- Developing trust – With time sensitive challenges, VR team building activities build reliance on your teammates while under pressure.
- Strengthening bonds – Shared moments of excitement and accomplishment bring teams closer.
For employers, virtual reality team building activities are a powerful way to motivate teams while sharpening essential skills. It helps with:
- Energising teams – Fun, immersive activities boost morale and recharge your team.
- Boosting problem-solving – Teams practice quick thinking and decision-making in fast-paced scenarios.
- Developing transferable skills – Encourages leadership and teamwork in an engaging way.
On an individual level, VR team building challenges players to step up. This encourages:
- Total engagement – VR pulls you into the action, keeping everyone fully focused.
- Creative thinking – Virtual worlds challenge you to think differently and solve problems creatively.
- Fun for everyone – Simple, intuitive technology makes VR accessible, even for first-timers.
VR Bomb Squad team building activity
VR Bomb Squad is one of GOTO Events’ most thrilling virtual reality team building events, and we bring the action right to you, at any venue across the UK. This cutting-edge experience is all about boosting teamwork and communication, blending the virtual and real worlds into a captivating team challenge.
The clock is ticking while your team holds the fate of the world in their hands. One brave teammate steps into the action, putting on the VR headset to enter the electrifying virtual world of Bomb Squad. Inside this immersive environment, they’ll use the controllers to interact with their surroundings. The mission? Disarm the explosives before time runs out. Quick thinking and decisive actions are key!
Meanwhile, back in the real world, the rest of the team is just as crucial to success. Equipped with vital instructions and clues, they’ll need to communicate clearly and strategise effectively to guide their teammate through intense but fun scenarios.
Each player gets a chance to wear the VR headset, stepping into the 360-degree environment, using cutting-edge technology and intuitive controls that make it easy to jump right in. The rest of the team stays fully engaged in the real world, working together to solve puzzles and guide their teammate through the mission.
VR Escape Room team building activity
VR Escape Room is the perfect VR team building game for smaller teams or events with limited space, requiring just a 4m x 4m area for the VR setup. It’s a fantastic addition to conferences, team building events or even as a fun afternoon activity right at your office.
In this multiplayer VR game for team building, your group will be split into two teams: the VR team and the real-world team. The VR team will put on the headsets and dive into a captivating 360-degree virtual world, exploring various intriguing themes. As they move through the cryptic environment, they’ll interact with objects and each other, with dynamic sound effects adding to the immersive experience. But here’s the twist: to escape, they’ll rely on the real-world team to solve clues and communicate vital information to guide them in the virtual world.
With easy-to-use controls, even VR beginners can jump in and enjoy the experience. Players will take turns wearing the headset, ensuring everyone gets a chance to experience the thrill of the virtual reality world. Plus, we bring all the equipment and an expert VR host to your venue anywhere in the UK, so you can enjoy this exhilarating adventure wherever you are!
Designed to improve collaboration and communication, VR Escape Room offers a unique, cutting-edge experience that challenges teams to think critically and work together under pressure.
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12 New Year Team Building Activities to Motivate And Inspire Your Team
Coming back to work after the holidays can be a mixed bag. While some team members may feel refreshed and ready to tackle the new year, others might experience the post-holiday blues, struggling to switch from festive mode back to work mode.
That’s where corporate team building activities can make a real difference. They’re not just a fun way to bring everyone together, they’re great for recharging the team, getting everyone on the same page and sparking motivation and creativity for the year ahead.
Whether your team is buzzing with energy or needs a little lift to shake off the winter blues, these activities are a brilliant way to kickstart the new year. Here are our top 12 ideas to get things rolling.
1. Charity Bike Build
Kicking off the new year with a charity team building activity is a fantastic way to bring your team together while making a real impact. With the Charity Bike Build, your team will work to assemble brand-new bicycles, which will be donated to children in need.
We take care of everything, bringing all the materials and our expert events team to your location. Through fun and engaging challenges, your team will earn the parts needed to build the bikes, guided step-by-step by a skilled facilitator. To make it even more special, your team can add personalised messages to the bikes for their future riders. Once the event wraps up, we handle delivery to the charity.
This is more than just a new year team building activity – it’s a meaningful experience that encourages teamwork, practical skills and compassion. It’s the perfect way to set a positive, collaborative tone for the year while showcasing your company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility. Ready to get started? Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal in under 45 minutes!
2. Masterpiece
Masterpiece is a creative and inspiring team building challenge that’s perfect for starting the new year with a burst of collaboration and creativity. Split into teams, participants will take on fun challenges to earn their art supplies. Then, each team will paint their own canvas based on a given image. The twist? Every canvas is part of a bigger picture.
Teams must work together – not just within their group but across all teams – to ensure colours and details align perfectly. Once complete, our event crew assembles the canvases to reveal the final artwork, bringing the overall masterpiece to life. Whether it’s a depiction of your company’s values, future goals or a motivational message, the finished piece serves as a powerful symbol of teamwork and shared vision for the year ahead.
Best of all, the masterpiece can be proudly displayed in your office as a daily reminder of your team’s creativity and collaboration. We’ll bring everything to your chosen venue – art supplies, staff and equipment – anywhere in the UK. Ready to inspire your team with a team building activity for the new year? Get in touch today for a free, bespoke quote!
3. Build a Living Wall
Start the new year by transforming your office and energising your team with a Living Wall workshop! This hands-on sustainability team building activity lets your team create a beautiful, fully customised living wall that fits your office’s style and space.
We’ll bring everything you need – plants, materials and an expert instructor who will guide the team through the process. As you plant lush greenery and vibrant flowers, you’ll also take part in fun team challenges that encourage collaboration, creativity and teamwork.
Once the wall is complete, our expert will install it in your chosen spot, turning your workspace into a refreshing green oasis. Not only does the living wall add a stunning visual element, but it also promotes a healthier environment, improving air quality and enhancing overall wellbeing.
Kick off the year with a team building activity that unites your team and sets a positive, sustainable tone for the new year. Ready to get started? Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!
4. Apprentices
The new year is the perfect opportunity to spark fresh ideas, challenge your team’s problem-solving skills and encourage out-of-the-box thinking. If you’re after a business-focused new year team building that’s as fun as it is engaging, Apprentices is for you!
Inspired by the iconic show, participants will step into the high-pressure boardroom, greeted by dramatic music and our own business mogul, Sir Alex Sweetex. Divided into teams, they’ll receive their briefs and tackle a series of dynamic business tasks designed to develop leadership, delegation, commercial awareness and teamwork, all while competing head-to-head.
As the final boardroom session looms, teams will present their ideas to Sir Alex and his expert panel, aiming to impress and avoid hearing the dreaded words: “You’re fired!”
This high-energy, creative challenge will get your team thinking strategically, collaborating effectively and fired up to tackle the year ahead. Plus, we can tailor the tasks to align with your company’s goals. Get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal!
5. Betrayers
Betrayers is a thrilling new year team activity that will keep your team on edge as they race to solve engaging challenges. But there’s a catch! Someone on each team is working undercover, secretly sabotaging their own group to claim victory for themselves!
It’s a fast-paced, high-energy experience packed with dynamic tasks and the ever-present threat of betrayal. Teams will dive into action-packed rounds like:
- Cipher Challenge – Solve puzzles to unlock the codes on the lockboxes.
- Quest for Riches – Use an interactive scavenger map to locate the hidden treasures.
- Melodic Mystery – Test your ears by identifying the tricky musical tones.
As the clock ticks down, teams must try to unmask the betrayer before it’s too late. But be careful – accusing the wrong person could hand the win to the undercover saboteurs!
This unpredictable and wildly entertaining activity is the perfect way to bring energy and fun to the start of the year. Ready to get started? Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal in under 45 minutes!
6. Kidnap Your MD
Kick off the new year with the unforgettable Kidnap Your MD event! Just as your team wraps up discussions about the new business strategy, chaos strikes – your MD is taken hostage, along with all the crucial company files! Don’t worry, it’s all part of the plan for this thrilling and immersive new year activity for employees.
Here’s how it unfolds: mysterious criminals, dressed head-to-toe in black, swoop in and kidnap your MD right under your noses, disappearing without a trace. It’s now up to your team to crack the case and save the day!
Working in groups, your team will tackle an array of investigative challenges – analysing fingerprints, examining fibres, interviewing witnesses and even creating e-fits of the suspects. This high-energy, murder-mystery-style experience will have everyone racing against the clock to uncover the truth and rescue your MD. Get in touch today for tailored pricing and recommendations!
7. Dragons Lair
Start the new year with Dragons Lair, a thrilling team building activity inspired by the hit show! We’ll transform your office into the Dragons Lair, where participants are welcomed by our charismatic host and introduced to the tycoon investors. You can nominate team members to take on the role of Dragons or let our professional actors judge the ideas.
In teams, participants will receive their brief and dive into crafting the ultimate invention or business idea. Whether you want an open-ended challenge or something tailored to your business goals, we’ll design the activity to suit your needs. Teams will tackle every aspect of the process, from brainstorming and market research to marketing and financial planning.
For the finale, teams will prepare and rehearse their elevator pitches before stepping into the Dragons’ Lair to present their ideas. Facing the panel, they’ll make their case, hoping to win over the investors and claim the top spot.
Whether you’re looking to ignite innovation for a new project this year or simply want to develop your team’s skills in a fun, competitive way, Dragons Lair is the perfect new year team building activity. Get in touch today for personalised recommendations and pricing!
8. Survival Island
Challenge your team to step out of their comfort zones with Survival Island, an outdoor team building adventure that fosters resilience, teamwork and essential survival skills. It’s the ultimate way to start the year with an experience that brings your team closer together.
Set at an outdoor location of your choice, your team will dive into realistic survival scenarios guided by an expert. Split into groups, participants will take on a series of exciting challenges, such as lighting fires with minimal tools, building shelters, performing first aid, constructing stretchers, tying knots and creating water filters using natural materials like sand and charcoal.
We’ll provide high-quality equipment and a fully immersive survival training programme that goes beyond survival techniques. Your team will gain valuable skills like resilience, adaptability, teamwork, decision-making under pressure and problem-solving – tools they can bring back to the workplace.
Looking for a unique and impactful way to kick off the new year? Get in touch today for your free, bespoke quote!
9. Sleep Pods for the Homeless
The Sleep Pods for the Homeless team building event provides a powerful opportunity to give back by supporting those facing homelessness in cold winter conditions. It’s the perfect activity to start the new year, bringing your team together around a cause that truly matters right now.
In this new year team activity, teams will take on fun, interactive challenges to earn the materials needed to build emergency Sleep Pods. Guided by our expert facilitator, your team will assemble these life-saving shelters which are designed to retain body heat, protect from the elements and provide immediate shelter. Once the event is over, we’ll handle the delivery of the Sleep Pods to the charity, ensuring they go directly to those in need.
This meaningful experience not only highlights an urgent issue but also promotes collaboration and unity within your team. It’s an impactful way to start the year, combining team building with a charitable goal. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal!
10. Operation Supply Drop
Operation Supply Drop is the perfect team building activity to start the new year with purpose and positivity. This hands-on experience lets your team come together to assemble care packages for those facing homelessness in your community.
The event begins with an inspiring presentation from the charity, highlighting the importance of the cause and how your contribution will make a real difference. Then, participants are divided into smaller teams and take on a series of fun, military-themed challenges. Each task you complete earns funds to collect essential items such as food and household products. From memory games and survival tests to skill challenges and precision tasks, you’ll need to collaborate, think creatively and push your team’s problem-solving abilities.
After the event, the GOTO Events team will deliver the care packages to the selected charity, ensuring your contributions reach those in need. The sense of accomplishment from making a tangible impact will carry your team through the year, setting a positive tone for everything to come.
11. Putt for a Purpose
Putt for a Purpose is a team building activity that blends creativity, collaboration and a commitment to making a positive impact on your community this new year!
Here’s how it works: Teams are divided into smaller groups, each assigned a mini-golf hole base. We bring everything needed to your venue or office and we set up the course to fit your space. Teams take on fun challenges to earn materials such as boxes, cans and packages, which they’ll use to design and build their own mini-golf holes.
Once all the holes are complete, the competition begins as everyone plays through the course and tests each other’s creations in a light-hearted mini-golf challenge. At the end of the event, we collect all the food bank items and donate them to a chosen charity, helping those in need in your local community.
If you want a fun yet meaningful way to kick off the new year, get in touch today for personalised recommendations and pricing!
12. Charity Bake Off
Charity Bake Off is a fun, hands-on baking experience led by a Michelin-star-trained pastry chef – but with a charity twist. The baked goods created by your team will be donated to a local homeless charity to help those in need.
We bring everything to you – a fully equipped mobile kitchen, ingredients and all the tools for professional baking. Your team will be split into groups, each with their own workstation, complete with aprons and chef hats. After a demo from the chef, it’s time to get baking a variety of products like breads, cakes and pastries. This new year activity for employees is all about teamwork, as you’ll collaborate, learn new skills and share ideas to create the perfect treats. There will be plenty of tasting opportunities along the way, and the chef will be there to guide you through the process to ensure top-quality results.
Once everything is baked, we’ll pack up the goodies and deliver them to a local homeless charity. Get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal!
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Best Corporate Ice Breakers for Conferences and Meetings
Starting a conference or meeting on the right note can set the tone for the entire day. That’s where corporate ice breakers come in. Group ice breakers are fun, engaging activities designed to ease initial awkwardness, spark energy and encourage interaction among attendees. They’re especially effective for large groups, creating a shared experience that gets everyone talking and building connections from the get-go.
At GOTO Events, we have a diverse range of mobile ice breaker activities suitable for groups of all sizes, whether you’re looking to kick start a large conference, a business meeting or a staff event. Our business ice breakers are designed to fit seamlessly into your schedule and venue, with fully customisable sessions ranging from 15 minutes to three hours.
Discover five of our top conference ice breakers and energisers to transform your event into an unforgettable experience.
Best Corporate Ice Breakers
1. Boomwhackers
Boomwhackers is a unique musical activity guaranteed to break the ice naturally. Studies show that music stimulates the brain’s reward system, helping to reduce stress and boost creativity – ideal for uniting large groups at corporate events.
Boomwhackers brings people together as they learn to play these simple, tube-like instruments. Each lightweight, colour-coded Boomwhacker represents a musical note and produces sound when tapped together or against a surface. Played in unison, they create a magical harmony. No musical experience is needed – our expert host will guide everyone step by step, helping the group quickly get in sync.
As the mood lifts and everyone joins in with familiar tunes like We Will Rock You and The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Boomwhackers energises the room, enhancing engagement, communication and teamwork. It’s the perfect meeting ice breaker to set the tone for a successful event.
With flexible sessions to suit your schedule, from quick energisers to more in-depth workshops, we’ll bring Boomwhackers straight to your venue. Get in touch today for expert advice and pricing!
2. Drumming Workshop
Collective drumming is a powerful and proven way to bring people together, using rhythm to synchronise brain activity and strengthen group cohesion. Studies show that rhythmic coordination activates our mirror neurons – the brain cells that help us mimic and connect with others – encouraging empathy and unity. With our Drumming Workshop, everyone gets their own drum and joins in sync with the beat, led by our expert drummer.
No musical skills are needed; it’s all about tapping into the natural rhythm innate to all humans. The conductor will lead with different beats and the group will follow along to create an impactful sound. We bring everything to your venue, anywhere in the UK, including a professional events management team and an expert drummer to transform your conference or meeting.
This Drumming Workshop not only boosts collective focus, creativity and communication at your event, but also reduces stress, improves mood and promotes a sense of relaxation and wellbeing.
Contact us today to discuss your corporate ice breaker requirements and discover how a drumming workshop can help achieve your goals.
3. The Haka
The Haka is a traditional Māori performance from New Zealand, known for its powerful chants, rhythmic movements and fierce energy, originally performed by warriors to intimidate opponents and now famously showcased by the All Blacks rugby team.
The Haka workshop is an incredible way to break the ice at a conference or large corporate event with our talented performers coming to any venue in the UK to teach your audience the iconic Haka. The bold gestures, strong vocal expressions and synchronised movements will energise the room and push participants out of their comfort zones, helping them develop confidence and a sense of shared achievement.
We can tailor The Haka to fit into your schedule, whether you need a quick ice breaker or a more immersive experience. Whichever format you choose, one thing is certain – the chants and physicality of the Haka will inspire participants to fully engage and embrace the intensity of the moment. The result is an unforgettable experience that sets the tone for a successful event.
Get in touch today to explore how we can customise The Haka to suit your needs.
4. Yoga Class
Incorporating an ice breaker into your conference or meeting isn’t just about breaking the silence, it’s about boosting engagement, collaboration and making participants feel comfortable and included.
A Yoga Class is an excellent way to set a positive tone and prepare your audience for meaningful interactions and collaborations. Fully customisable to suit your schedule and group’s needs, our sessions are accessible to all fitness levels so that everyone can participate and enjoy the benefits. Led by our certified yoga instructor who will come to your venue anywhere in the UK, the class can be more dynamic, or adapted to any seating style and ability level, with gentle stretching and more focus on breathwork and mindfulness.
As a corporate event ice breaker, yoga helps participants relax and focus, creating a positive and engaging atmosphere right from the start. The benefits will extend throughout the rest of your event, helping to alleviate stress and encouraging continued engagement. With its calming yet energising effects, Yoga Class sets the perfect tone for meaningful collaboration and connection. Get in touch today to request a free, bespoke proposal for your meeting ice breaker.
5. Junk Funk
Junk Funk is a truly unique conference ice breaker that will be a fantastic conversation starter, sparking laughter and meaningful connections at your corporate event.
The concept is simple yet exciting: we take everyday scrap objects like saucepans, dustbins, hard hats, drainpipes and even car wheels, and transform them into instruments. Everyone will collaborate to create vibrant rhythms and music, coming together as the Junk Funk orchestra.
We bring everything directly to your venue, with our professional host guiding participants through this fun, high-energy activity that fosters creativity and self-expression. Junk Funk encourages attendees to see ordinary items in a new light, giving them a fresh perspective on collaboration and innovation. By transforming what’s considered “junk” into a cohesive orchestra, Junk Funk inspires out-of-the-box thinking and teamwork. Who knew that drainpipes could produce such a captivating resonance, or that old car wheels could create a surprisingly vibrant metallic sound?
Adaptable to your goals and needs, Junk Funk is an ice breaker for conferences that will leave a lasting impression. Contact us today to get a free, bespoke quote!
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7 Conference Team Building Activities to Boost Collaboration and Engagement
Team building activities are an excellent way to bring excitement and variety to any conference. They recharge attendees focus, boost engagement and create a sense of unity, leaving everyone feeling more connected through fun, informal activities.
At GOTO Events, we specialise in corporate team building activities, tailoring the experience to align with your conference schedule and goals, so you get both results and fun. From quick but impactful conference energisers like the Haka, to longer, competitive challenges like Fortune Hunters and even meaningful charity activities like Bike Build and Sleep Pods, here are our top conference team building activities.
Top 7 Conference Team Building Activities
1. The Haka
Ignite your audience with a powerful Haka experience led by our talented Māori team, brought straight to your conference at any venue in the UK. This unique, authentic workshop dives into the rich history and cultural importance of the Haka in New Zealand, tracing its journey from an ancient war dance to a symbol of national pride, unity and celebration, famous worldwide through the All Blacks rugby team. Your attendees will learn the bold stomps, chest slaps, fierce facial expressions and hair-raising chants that define the Haka, stepping out of their comfort zones and awakening their inner warrior.
We can tailor this activity to perfectly fit your conference needs, whether you’re after a quick 15-minute team building ice breaker or a deeper exploration of the Haka. The Haka workshop delivers an energising, unforgettable experience that builds unity, encourages personal growth and connects your team through a shared cultural tradition they’ll carry with them long after the event. Get in touch today to get a free, bespoke quote!
2. Yoga Class
Our Yoga Class is an inclusive and adaptable activity that works for any fitness level, group size or room layout. The yoga conference energiser will guide attendees through breathing techniques, gentle stretches and movement to help them relax, destress and boost focus. These therapeutic techniques not only leave attendees feeling recharged and calm during the event but also provide tools they can use in their daily lives to reduce stress.
With a certified yoga instructor coming directly to your venue, our Yoga Class is easily integrated into your conference in a way that suits the space and group size. The session is perfect for large groups in theatre-style seating, where everyone participates together from their seats, following the instructor and learning breathing, stretching and mindfulness techniques. The class also suits smaller, interactive group sessions in a designated room, giving attendees the chance to fully engage in yoga poses, relaxation techniques and meditation. Our expert event management team is here to offer professional recommendations for your upcoming conference – just get in touch with us!
3. Circus Skills
A Circus Skills workshop is the perfect conference activity because it encourages participants to work together in a playful and creative environment. As they get hands-on learning some exciting new skills, they’ll break down barriers, build confidence and naturally start connecting with others.
Fully adaptable to your schedule, goals and room layout, we’ll bring everything needed to your venue, including a professional events team to set up and lead the activity. Here are some of the circus skills your audience can try:
- Juggling
- Diabolo tricks
- Plate spinning
- Tightrope walking
- Balloon modelling
- Stilt walking
- Trapeze swinging
Get in touch today to discuss how we can bring a fun and engaging Circus Skills workshop to your conference venue!
4. Challenge 100
Challenge 100 is the ideal conference team building activity for mixed groups with different interests and skills – just like most conference audiences! It’s a fun, high-energy event where attendees work in teams, competing against each other to complete as many challenges as they can within the time limit.
We bring all the equipment to your venue, and our professional events team takes care of everything, from setup to running the event and pack-down. Challenge 100 works great for large groups of hundreds and is adaptable as a conference ice breaker to kick off your event or as a memorable activity to wind down at the end of the day, allowing everyone to relax and have fun.
With five activity zones – Sports, Creative, Sensory, Child’s Play and Brain Busters – everyone gets a chance to contribute, showcase their talents and learn something new. While the competitive element keeps things exciting, the real goal is to inspire teamwork, collaboration and connections in a fun, natural way.
Get in touch for a free, tailored quote to bring Challenge 100 to your conference!
5. Fortune Hunters
If you’re looking for a fun yet strategic activity to enhance your conference, Fortune Hunters is the perfect choice to entertain your audience. Inspired by the recent hit reality show, this is a lively experience that encourages natural communication and interaction among participants. It’s ideal for smaller conferences, or you can organise smaller groups to take turns throughout the day.
Here’s how it works: Your group will be divided into teams and each team receives a locked briefcase – one of which holds the coveted fortune! Teams will face off in a series of fun, engaging challenges with puzzles, scavenger hunts and estimation games. The winning team in each round can either keep their briefcase or swap it with another team. Expect plenty of surprises, from sneaky peeks into competitors’ briefcases to opportunities for some cheeky stealing!
In the grand finale, the team holding the lucky briefcase gets to reveal their fortune, ending the event with an exciting medal ceremony. Get in touch today for a free, bespoke quote!
6. Charity Bike Build
Make a lasting impression on your conference attendees with a charity team building activity that gives them the opportunity to make a difference in children’s lives – all while participating in fun and energising activities. The Bike Build conference team building is perfect for smaller groups or can be adapted for breakout rooms to accommodate a larger audience. Our team comes to your venue with all the materials and a professional events team to handle every detail.
In this activity, participants take on fun team building challenges to earn bike parts. While your group is split into teams for a touch of friendly competition, collaboration is key as everyone works towards the shared goal of building bicycles for charity. Along the way, they’ll learn transferable, hands-on skills, guided by an expert instructor.
At the end of the activity, each team can decorate their bike and add a personal message for its future rider. Our team will then collect the bikes and deliver them to our partner charities to bring joy to children in need. Get in touch today for a free, bespoke quote!
7. Sleep Pods for the Homeless
Another impactful charity team building event for conferences, Sleep Pods for the Homeless combines teamwork with a meaningful purpose. In aid of our charity partner, we bring everything to you – equipment and staff – anywhere in the UK.
Working in teams, participants take on interactive challenges to earn materials needed to construct emergency Sleep Pods. These simple but life-saving shelters are designed to protect those facing homelessness from harsh weather conditions. Guided by our expert facilitators, teams assemble the Sleep Pods using special thermal-insulative materials that retain body heat, resist wind and rain, and can be set up in seconds – offering immediate shelter in emergencies. After the event, we deliver all completed Sleep Pods to the charity, so they can be distributed to those in need.
With flexible setup requirements, this activity easily adapts to different group sizes and spaces, making it an ideal way to wrap up your conference. It leaves participants with a powerful sense of accomplishment, having directly supported a real-world cause. Get in touch today for a free, bespoke quote.
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5 Pro Tips For Choosing the Perfect Corporate Event Venue in London
Planning a corporate event in London is more than just picking a space, it’s also an opportunity to create a memorable experience. However, the vast range of venues available can make selecting the ideal space overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be. In collaboration with HeadBox, experts in meeting and event venues in London, we’re thrilled to bring you insider tips straight from their on-the-ground know-how!
Sourcing the ideal venue is something like a Venn diagram – a mixture of location, amenities and incorporating your brand’s identity, all within your budget. Here are five pro tips to guide you in choosing the perfect corporate event venue in London.
5 Pro Tips For Choosing the Perfect Corporate Event Venue in London
Pro Tip #1
Budgeting – Search for a venue AFTER setting a budget that includes venue hire, amenities, and (if applicable) catering and beverage
This may seem obvious, but don’t underestimate how much more refined your venue search becomes when you set your budget first. This ensures you not only find your perfect corporate venue but also the perfect one for your budget.
It is crucial to set a budget that includes the venue hire cost or the daily delegate rate (DDR) and amenities like audio-visual (AV) equipment (screens, projectors, lighting, and sound), staff assistance or setup/breakdown, entertainment packages, and (if applicable) catering and beverage.
Depending on the venue, a venue hire fee (half-day or full-day) or a daily rate per person (DDR) may be available. There’s no hard and fast rule, but corporate venues are more likely to operate by DDR, meeting rooms at an hourly rate or DDR, while venues that serve a variety of events tend towards a venue hire fee.
Pro Tip #2
Venue types – To create a memorable event, select a venue that suits the event’s needs and reflects your brand’s values and messaging
While the purpose of your event dictates the venue and it seems obvious to host a conference at a conference venue or a corporate Christmas party at a hotel, an array of venue options is available that break the traditional mould.
For example, a progressive and innovative brand could opt for a conference in a cutting-edge industrial creative space, and a traditional brand with a long-standing reputation could opt for a historic venue for its black-tie Christmas gala. As long as a venue has the capacity and flexibility of seating and standing arrangements, whether you decide to get creative with a venue or stay traditional, giving equal priority to your event’s purpose and brand identity will help you narrow down the overwhelming selection of event venues in London.
Pro Tip #3
Location – Select a venue in a location that suits your guest’s needs: parking, hotel rooms, and public transport
Knowing how most of your guests will arrive at your event and their length of stay should dictate the location. If many will arrive by car, prioritise a venue with a car park. If it’s a Central London location, ensure there are nearby public transport links like the Underground and National Rail.
A state-of-the-art industrial creative space might have the look and ambience you’re after, but if it’s located on the outskirts of London, it will cost your guests time and money to get there. If you have guests travelling from out of London, an event space in a hotel – or at least one close to a hotel – would be ideal.
One more thing to consider when it comes to brand values and identity: If you’re a Benefit Corporation or just looking to reduce your carbon footprint, location is even more important, as 80% of carbon emissions from in-person events come from travel to a venue.
Pro Tip #4
Amenities – Consider the array of amenities available at potential venues; the perfect venue is only an empty shell if there are limited to no amenities
As established, hiring a corporate event venue in London hinges on your budget. Impactful events come just as much from the amenities as the venue itself. Are you able to customise the lighting to your brand colours? Is there an entertainment package included? If there are guests giving talks, how is the sound and lighting? Is there a projector screen available? Are staff on hand to ensure a smooth running of the technical aspects?
Know when and where to employ creativity. For example, if most of your budget has gone into securing a venue but it’s a blank space, work with the event manager/staff to create ambience through lighting and thoughtfully-placed decorations that align with your brand identity. Prioritise tech capability if that’s a requirement for your event. If it’s a party or product launch, prioritise ambience, decor, and space to show off the new product.
Pro Tip #5
Securing the venue – Don’t leave searching for and securing a venue to the last minute
Setting a budget, knowing your location needs, and outlining the required amenities will narrow your search for corporate event venues in London. But after the site visit or virtual 3D tour is complete and you’re sure you’ve sourced the perfect venue for your event, don’t wait too long to secure it.
Once again, there’s no hard and fast rule; some venues will require a deposit, others payment in full, and still others just a contractual confirmation – it varies depending on the venue and size of the event.
Do what you need to secure the booking and ensure all agreements are in writing. Keep communication open as the date of your event approaches; confirm final numbers, dietary requirements, any deliveries, and final preparations.
Don’t underestimate the amount of work required to organise a corporate event, this is why it’s pivotal that you give yourself time. Setting a budget, having an idea in mind of the venue type you’d like, knowing the necessary amenities required for your event, all while thinking about your brand identity and values – these are the tricks of the trade for choosing the perfect corporate event venue in London.
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6 Conference Energisers to Leave a Lasting Impression on Your Audience
Conferences are all about sparking connections, sharing ideas and leaving attendees inspired. But with a packed agenda, it’s natural for your audience to lose focus and feel drained after back-to-back sessions.
That’s where conference energisers come in! These impactful group activities are designed to refresh the room, boost engagement and help attendees connect with each other in a fun way. Whether you’re looking for a quick boost or a longer session, our conference energiser ideas are flexible and fully mobile, ready to bring the energy to any venue across the UK. Are you ready to leave a lasting impression on your audience and make your conference truly unforgettable?
Our Top 6 Conference Energisers
1. The Haka
The Haka conference energiser is an incredible way to fire up your attendees and boost their confidence and motivation. Our talented performers of Māori descent will bring this powerful, ceremonial dance to any venue in the UK, teaching your audience the traditional Haka that Māori tribes once performed before going to war. This ice breaker activity suits any conference type and size, with flexible session lengths to fit your schedule.
After an awe-inspiring demonstration from our performers, you will receive a fascinating overview of the Haka’s history and cultural significance, leaving everyone with a deeper appreciation for this incredible tradition.
Then, it’s time to step out of your comfort zone as you and your audience perform the Haka together. You’ll learn the rhythmic stomps, chest slaps, fierce facial expressions and loud chants that make this dance so iconic.
The Haka conference energiser is an authentic, hands-on journey into the traditional dance of New Zealand’s indigenous people and is guaranteed to make your conference truly memorable!
Get in touch today to request a free, bespoke proposal.
2. Junk Funk
Junk Funk is a unique conference energiser that transforms everyday scrap objects into instruments, creating vibrant rhythms and music with your group.
We will bring everything right to your conference venue, and our professional host will guide your attendees through this fun, high-energy meeting energiser, using all kinds of unexpected items like saucepans, dustbins, hard hats, drainpipes and even car wheels. Not only will this activity recharge your group’s energy and motivation, but will also spark creativity and self-expression.
As everyone collaborates, watch as the Junk Funk orchestra comes to life in an exciting, collective drumming experience that’s guaranteed to bring energy and fun to your conference!
Who knew that drainpipes could produce such a captivating resonance? Or that old car wheels could create a surprisingly vibrant metallic sound? Even the humble rubbish bin comes alive, its bass tone providing the driving rhythm for the whole group.
If you want to create your own Junk Funk orchestra at your next conference, get in touch today to request a free, bespoke proposal.
3. Circus Skills
If you’re looking for a hands-on conference energiser idea to make your event truly fun and memorable, our Circus Skills experience lets participants dive into a variety challenges, where they can try their hand at learning unique circus skills such as:
- Juggling
- Diabolo tricks
- Plate spinning
- Tightrope walking
- Balloon modelling
- Stilt walking
- Trapeze swinging
Many of us dreamed of becoming circus performers when we were children, so this immersive conference energiser is sure to bring big smiles to your participants’ faces! It encourages teamwork, boosts confidence and unleashes everyone’s inner performer! Plus, we can tailor the activity to fit your schedule, audience size and venue.
Get a free, bespoke quote today to bring all the fun of the circus right to your conference!
4. Boomwhackers
In the Boomwhackers conference energiser, you and your team will make wonderful music using colourful tubes called Boomwhackers. These unique and easy-to-play instruments produce musical notes when tapped together or against a surface. Each lightweight, colour-coded tube represents a different musical note and when played in unison, they create a truly magical sound!
With guidance from a Boomwhacker expert, your conference attendees will quickly learn to play these fun instruments in sync. The result? Your conference is instantly transformed into a vibrant sea of colour as the participants come together in perfect harmony to create a musical masterpiece.
Making music together in the Boomwhackers conference team building creates a shared goal, sparks creativity and provides a fun music experience that’s sure to stick with your participants long after the event.
This entertaining activity is suitable for any conference, no matter the size or seating arrangements and is sure to delight your guests and invigorate your event. Get in touch today to request a free, bespoke proposal.
5. Yoga Class
If your conference has a packed schedule, consider giving your guests a chance to pause and recharge. Our Yoga Class is a perfect addition to your event to rejuvenate your attendees and encourage them to stay fully present and engaged.
Whether you prefer a more comprehensive class or a quick session, we offer customisable options to bring the benefits of mindfulness and yoga to your event. Our certified yoga instructor will come to your venue to lead an expert, interactive session that’s tailored to your needs.
Depending on what you’re looking for, the session can combine movement, meditation and breath control techniques to clear the mind, promote relaxation and re-energise your audience. It’s also a fun, shared experience that helps create a positive atmosphere, breaks down barriers and enhances the event experience.
Our Yoga Class is highly adaptable to any group size and can even be practiced on theatre-style seating. We can also tailor this conference energiser to any ability level, focusing solely on breathwork or including stretching and movement as well.
Get in touch today to request a free, bespoke proposal.
6. Drumming Workshop
The Drumming Workshop will bring everyone together and really pump up the energy at your conference, whether you’re working with a small group or a larger crowd. No musical skills are needed – everyone gets their own drum to get in sync with the rhythm. The conductor will lead with different beats and the group will follow along to create a truly powerful sound. This meeting energiser idea gets everyone fully involved while promoting active listening, collaboration and communication. It’s an inspiring activity to do as a group and it’s incredibly fun and entertaining!
It’s perfect for any type of audience, as drumming and rhythms come naturally to most people, even without prior experience. Plus, it’s ideal for an internationally diverse group, as it transcends language barriers, fosters teamwork and creates a unique, tribal atmosphere that will resonate with your attendees long after the conference ends.
If a Drumming Workshop sounds like your perfect conference ice breaker or energiser, request a free, bespoke quote today!
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