What defines an ideal team? A team that works together, plays together?

An ideal team is every organization’s dream. Team work, healthy communication, innovation, leadership, understanding, tolerance, and motivation; these are the qualities that make a good team.

One thing is given, where there are more than two people in one place, there are bound to be clashes. More the number of minds, more the number of thoughts, ideas, and perceptions; and that create argument, clashes, and differences. This is when a manager has to step in and find a leeway to ease the atmosphere.

Many times, the clashes and difference are so extreme and serious that they begin to affect the work. The very essence of the team is that every member has to work in tandem and in sync with others. If a team fails at this crucial functioning point, then it is time to sort the matters for good. At such times, organizations approach professionals who provide team-building programs to ease such uncomfortable situations.

Team building programs aim to target issues affecting the team’s harmony, and eventual performance. These programs employ different types of activities and training games to solve the problems and inculcate a better sense of teamwork. These activities fall under two categories:

1. Indoor activities
2. Outdoor games

Depending on the team size, budget, problems to be solved, and the time-period, a company can opt for either of the two.

• Indoor team building activities: If you wish to conduct team-building activities within your office, or in closed premises, then indoor team building activities are perfect for you. With activities like ‘The rhythm challenge’, you can help the team members realize how important it is to work together. In the rhythm challenge, the participating group is given various props, using which they have to make music. Sounds simple? Not really, the catch is that you need to make music in sync with your group. So, with the joint effort of every member, you need to create a melody!

• Outdoor team building games: ‘The cooking challenge’ is the perfect example of an outdoor team building game. As the team dons the apron and tries to create a dish, they learn the basics of communication, teamwork, and trust. Numerous other activities aim to solve various problems ailing a team. With the help of various activities, the teams can learn important lessons in teamwork, while enjoying their valuable lessons!