Get Out of the Meeting Room: Unleash Authentic Team Building in a Rural Setting
For rural businesses, team building often conjures images of stuffy conference rooms and forced "icebreakers." But what if you could tap into the unique potential of your surroundings and foster genuine connection through fun, unconventional activities? Ditch the tired tropes and embrace the spirit of adventure with these unexpected team-building ideas:
1. Cultivate Culinary Camaraderie:
Farm-to-Fork Challenge: Partner with a local farm for a competitive (or collaborative) cooking challenge. Teams gather ingredients, learn new recipes, and create a delicious feast.
Food Truck Film Fiesta: Organise a visit from a local food truck for lunch/dinner followed by a film screening (we recommend Kiss The Ground). Encourage mingling and team discussions.
DIY Cocktail Contest: Put a rural spin on mixology! Teams use local ingredients (fruits, herbs, spices) to craft signature cocktails.
2. Embrace the Great Outdoors:
Treasure Hunt: Create a hunt that takes teams on an adventure using a combination of QR codes, What3Words and clues related to your business sector.
Stargazing Extravaganza: Head out under the clear rural sky for an astronomy night. Hire a local guide or use stargazing apps to navigate the constellations.
Volunteer Adventure: Partner with a local organisation for a volunteer activity like tree planting, litter-pick, or path building.
3. Unleash Inner Creators:
Murals of Meaning: Find a public wall or barn and work with a local artist to create a collaborative mural reflecting your business values or community spirit.
PowerPoint Party: Challenge individuals to create a light-hearted presentation on a rural theme, the nerdier the better!
Upcycled Art Challenge: Gather discarded materials from the farm, barn, or surrounding area. Teams then create unique sculptures, installations, or other artworks.
Bonus Tip: When planning your rural team-building event, involve your team in the decision-making process. This empowers them and taps into their unique ideas and interests.
Remember, the key is to leverage the unique features of your rural environment, foster communication and collaboration, and create lasting memories that strengthen your team bond. So, ditch the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary with these unconventional team-building ideas!
