Collaborative activities are perfect for organising a workplace kick-off
Kick-off events give employees a valuable opportunity to strengthen co-operation and motivation. Inspired by the TV series of the same name, Fangene på Fortet is an activity centre that promotes teamwork through challenging and fun activities.
- The activities in Prisoners at the Fort include everything from physical challenges to tasks that require logical thinking, creativity and strategy. To succeed, teams of 3-5 people need to work closely togethersays Jone Johansen, general manager of the centre.
We believe that co-operation, problem solving and a good atmosphere are the cornerstones of a successful start to a new team or a new year.
We've simply boiled the kick off down to 6 basic factors:
1. Teamwork
Effective teams are built through collaboration. Research and development shows that group participation in out-of-office activities can improve both communication and working relationships.
- Fangene på Fortet allows everyone to participate, regardless of physical fitness. Some lead and give advice, while others handle the specific challenges, says Johansen.
Everyone has the opportunity to find their role and contribute in their own way.
2. Efficient to gather in one place
Bringing meetings, activities and catering together in one place makes the event more streamlined. In Bergen, we offer flexible meeting rooms with capacity for anything from three to 120 people, as well as options for lunch or dinner.
That's why it's possible to run the entire programme with us, without having to move the whole group around to different locations.
3. Creativity and problem solving
When you combine physical activity and creative tasks, your ability to innovate is enhanced. You will simply develop your own problem-solving skills.
- You can choose cells based on how physically demanding or mentally challenging you want them to be, explains Johansen.
4. Humour and team spirit
Positive experiences together contribute to higher job satisfaction and reduce stress. After the activities, the teams receive their results, providing an opportunity for laughter and reflection in a social setting.
The most important thing you can do to kick-start a good team is to have fun together. We don't have any research to refer to here, so we're only speaking from our own experience.
- We often see a lot of laughter, smiles and joy in the groups that have tried out our cells. And that's not surprising - it's great fun., says Johansen.
5. Great food and drinks
Socialising is an important part of any kick-off, and nothing builds bridges like good food. Fangene på Fortet can offer pizza, but we also co-operate with several restaurants in the local area and can offer lots of other goodies. Just get in touch with us and tell us what you want, and we'll look into the possibilities.
6. Flexibility
Finding a programme that suits every business - regardless of size - can be difficult. However, it's not impossible.
- Bmong the 100,000 people who visit us every year, about 70 per cent are businesses. One day a department of four people may visit, while the next day an entire company of 240 people will arrive., says Johansen.
If there are only a few of you, you can compete against other teams that are there at the same time, and if there are many of you, some of you can have a drink while the others start solving tasks.
When all the cells are in use, there is room for 120 people at a time. Finding the right activity for your business is about more than having fun - it's about achieving long-term results through collaboration and relationship building.
It's even more flexible when you can gather several useful elements in the same place:
- Physical challenges in authentic "cells"
- Mental tasks that require collaboration and creativity
- Team competitions with scores and results
- Meeting room with AV equipment
- On-site dining or nearby restaurants
Fangene på Fortet is a good place to start.
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