“Teams move mountains in organisations… not individuals.”
Are you looking to boost your employees’ engagement? Do you want to develop high-performing teams and well-rounded leaders?
If so, a corporate team offsite or executive retreat may be the perfect solution for your team. When your team steps away from familiar territory, it helps:
- smash down ‘them and us’ culture
- boost engagement
- overcome fears and build confidence
- create a safe space for honest conversations
- discover ‘hidden talents’ among teammates
Building aligned teams requires intentional effort and a decent chunk of quality time together. One way to expedite this process is to have a shared experience where your team is outside their comfort zone.
Here are the top five benefits of a team offsite or executive retreat:
1. Build collaboration through authentic shared experiences
Based on a workplace collaboration survey by Atlassian, 86% of employees and executives cite the lack of effective collaboration and communication as the main cause of workplace failures. Outdoor adventure learning experiences create a unique environment where individuals step out of their comfort zones and connect on a deeper level.
2. Boost morale and confidence
Engagement goes beyond financial incentives; it’s about fostering a sense of belonging, purpose, and confidence in one’s abilities. A recent Gallup report revealed that nearly 85% of employees worldwide are not engaged or are actively disengaged at work. Shared experiences foster trust, break down barriers, and cultivate a sense of shared purpose, transforming individuals into a cohesive tribe working towards a common goal.
3. Encourage Personal Growth
Cultivate a growth-oriented culture where individuals embrace new challenges and exceed their limitations. Researchers have discovered that adventure-based training can translate into providing your staff with the tools to tackle complex challenges more effectively and make strategic decisions in ambiguous situations. Watch your team members transcend their comfort zones and achieve extraordinary personal growth.
4. Develop Decision-Making and Leadership Skills
According to Harvard Business Review, the austere environment of wilderness expeditions compels individuals to collaborate effectively, acquire new skills, and take ownership of decisions and outcomes, thereby revealing key facets of leadership and team interaction that might otherwise remain obscured in conventional settings.
5. Explore full potential
Break free from the ordinary and take on extraordinary adventures that inspire awe and ignite self-belief. Adventure-based development programs safely push participants to their limits to make them realize their endless capabilities. Hear your people say, “If I can do that, imagine what else I can do!”
If you’re looking to invest in your team’s well-being through adventure-based development incentive programs, book a chat with me. I’d love the opportunity to discuss with you how we can harness the power of adventure to build better cohesion in your team.
Benefits of a company offsite with MyAdventure Group include:
- a break from routine in a world-class location;
- stepping away from the comfort zone and familiar territories;
- learning to achieve more together; and
- a safe place to foster stronger connections.
Our experiences not only pay dividends internally but send a strong message to external stakeholders about the courageous culture of your organisation.
