Indoor team-building games aren’t just quick and easy. And they are essential in boosting team morale now and then. You might have participated in hundreds of indoor team building games that were nothing but icebreakers or obstacle challenges. But if well organized, these can be game changers to boost team morale.
Some ways in which they help in boosting team morale:
Building personal relationships
Team building is a great way to improve and build personal relationships at work. Employees may not find enough opportunities to get to know their colleagues beyond work. It has also become increasingly difficult owing to remote work engagements globally. Regular indoor team-building activities can improve colleagues’ communication while having fun and making memories.
As they understand and learn more about each other personally, it also improves collaboration and camaraderie. Employees are also more likely to be engaged if like-minded people surround them. Conflicts also tend to be lesser in teams that bond well personally.
Wellness at work
These activities can break monotonous schedules and allow employees to have an active and fun day at work. Instead of running through meetings or other regular tasks, participating in a few games can be a pause for employees. It allows them to relax and break free from stress.
It improves employees’ physical and mental health while emphasizing the organization’s commitment to employee wellness. Employee morale is boosted when they believe that the organization cares about how they perform and how they feel.
Reinforcing organization culture
These activities are opportunities for the organization to reinforce their organization culture. Leaders can actively interact with their team members and uphold cultural values like empathy, trust, and integrity. As culture is always made of people, employees learn to respect each other through these interactions.
Activities can be organized on the themes of the shared values and beliefs of the organization. It will allow employees to be inspired by these values and implement them with their colleagues. It also builds an understanding of the collective vision among team members and enhances collaboration.
Identifying future leaders
Teams cannot function smoothly and excel without great leaders. Efficient leaders lead teams with focus, trust, and resilience and keep their morale high. These games can be a great way to identify future leaders. Some team members often take charge and ensure that everyone in the team is participating and exhibit characteristics like charisma, inspiration, simplicity etc. These individuals can be nurtured to become future visionaries of the organization.
Despite having many advantages, managers and leaders do not consider organizing these regularly. They are often organized as checklist items and limited participation from team members. Ideally, these activities should involve all team members and must become an active part of the organization’s culture to show meaningful results.
