Organise a great teambuilding: 15 ideas for activities in Belgium

Good teambuilding is the perfect opportunity to strengthen team cohesion, improve communication and boost motivation. Well organised, it leaves a lasting impact and contributes to a better working atmosphere.

Discover also the mistakes to avoid when personalising goodies to optimise your event.

Define your objectives

Before choosing an activity, ask yourself: what is your goal?

• Boost team spirit after an intense period?
• Improve communication between departments?
• Reward your team's efforts?

For example, after the completion of a major project, organising a fun and relaxing day out can help the team recharge their batteries while encouraging collaborative working.

Understand your team's preferences

Every team is unique. For your teambuilding to be effective, it needs to appeal to as many people as possible. 

A good way to do this is to send out a quick survey to find out if your employees prefer :

• Outdoor adventures (hiking, tree climbing, treasure hunts).
• Creative workshops (cooking, escape games, painting).
• Relaxed, convivial moments (dinner, board games, quiz).

Choose a theme

Why not add an original touch to your teambuilding seminar by adopting a theme?

• Survivor Challenge: perfect for adventure lovers.
• Back to the 80s: a mix of fun and nostalgia.
• Eco-challenge: ideal for companies committed to sustainability.
• Casino Night: an elegant evening with card games and roulette.
• Corporate Olympics: a friendly competition combining sports and fun challenges.

Plan activities

Fun and effective teambuilding depends on a good balance between challenges, creativity and relaxation, but also on a venue that matches the desired experience.

Here are some ideas for activities and their ideal locations in Belgium:

• Escape game or police investigation: perfect for a collaborative indoor challenge, as at Escape Rush in Brussels or Get Out in Liège, or Murder Mystery Games in Wallonia and Brussels.
• Outdoor adventure: accrobranche at Parc Aventure Wavre, kayaking expeditions in the Ardennes or urban rallies in the centre of Brussels, for example. Citeamup offers urban rallies in the historic centre of Brussels, combining treasure hunts, photo rallies and orienteering.
• Culinary or DIY workshops: cookery classes at Mmmmh! in Brussels or a beer-brewing workshop at a craft brewery.
• Relaxation: picnics and yoga in a park such as the Bois de la Cambre, or an evening of wine tasting.
• Quiz room: test your knowledge as a team at Quiz Room Brussels, a fun and interactive activity.
• Virtual reality experience: immerse yourself in immersive worlds at The Park Playground in Brussels.
• Mixology workshop: learn how to make cocktails in a bar.
• Laser game or paintball: test your team spirit with a dynamic session at BattleKart in Mouscron or Laser Game Evolution in Brussels.
• Flight simulator: enjoy a unique experience at the controls of a plane at European Flight Simulator in Charleroi.
• Introduction to golf or indoor mini-golf: an original activity that's accessible to everyone, at the Golf Club de Louvain-la-Neuve or GlowGolf in Wemmel.

The key is to choose a venue that facilitates logistics and creates an immersive, unforgettable experience for your team.

Add personalised touches

The little details make all the difference. Offering personalised goodies not only marks the event, but also reinforces the team's identity. Here are a few simple and affordable ideas:

• Wristbands or badges in the company colours, to be worn during the event.
• Personalised notebooks or pens for everyday use.
• Reusable, practical and environmentally-friendly tote bags.
• Water bottles with the company logo, perfect for an outdoor event.
• Personalised jacket, sweatshirts or t-shirts, a fun and useful souvenir. Fleece or shoftshell ? 
• Portable chargers with the company logo, practical for everyday use and on the move.

To help you choose the right goodies, take a look at this guide to the best gift ideas for your employees.

Ensuring smooth organisation and creating memories

To ensure a smooth teambuilding experience, be sure to communicate the programme, organise transport and specify the equipment required.

Take advantage of the event to capture photos and videos to share with the team and on social networks. This will prolong the experience and reinforce the spirit of belonging.

Finally, gather feedback from your team via a quick questionnaire. Their feedback will help you improve future events and show that their opinion counts.

Conclusion

Organising a successful teambuilding event takes preparation, but it's well worth the effort! Follow these tips for a memorable event that will strengthen team cohesion and boost company performance.

Need help with personalised goodies or entertainment ideas? Discover also how to organise the perfect corporate event.