Simple Team Building Checklist

Team building checklist tips to help you plan a team building event

If you are looking to plan a team building event for your company, you want to ensure that you book something that is fun and engaging but also fulfils its purpose and has a positive effect on everyone involved. Here are a few simple steps for you to think about before you begin your research with our team building checklist.

1. Identify company needs

The first question you should ask yourself is, “What needs to be improved in the corporation and what do you want from the team building activity?” If you can establish this in the first instance then you can target your search for activities on the most effective options to achieve the desired result. You need to ensure you are aware of the aims and outcomes of the chosen team building event before you start researching the different types of events.

2. Budget

Most team building companies are flexible with their pricing and can change the event to help accommodate you. So it does help to be forth coming with the amount you are willing to spend so that they can help you find an activity that fits in with your costings. Most team building companies have a variety of different activities and events with various pricing levels so there is something for everyone.

3. Venue

Perhaps you have a favourite luxurious hotel in London or, depending on the event you choose, you may wish to have the activity take place at your premises. In a lot of cases the team building company can organise the venue for you or are happy to just guide you to get the right venue and ensure you have thought about the logistics for the day. Just remember to think about the size of rooms, layout, location, accessibility for staff and potential AV equipment.

4. Agenda

Its always good when planning something for your staff to write up an agenda and programme for the day. It will help prevent you from forgetting anything but also these types of events do tend to run over so its good to have a timescale of what you would like to happen and when you would like your team building to start and finish. The team building company will be there to ensure their part of the day runs smoothly but in between you may wish to have an inspirational guest speaker or a member of your management team talk about the success of the company and his or her views for the future. You will have lunch, tea breaks, etc so all of this should be taken into consideration prior to the booking of an event so you know how the day or days are going to run.

5. Talk to your staff

This is very important. If employees are asked for ideas then they need to be dealt with constructively. If the ideas are dismissed or ignored it tends to make people feel they have wasted their time or are not a valued staff member. Everyone will have different views on what they consider to be beneficial for the company and what they think will be a good team building event. Depending on how big your company is you may wish to have a few smaller meetings with each team leader to establish everyone’s views and ideas. You can then take 3 of these options and request quotes from each company you have selected.

6. Open your mind

Finally be open minded because you may find that the majority of your employees want to go for something totally different to what you expected. But that’s ok because it’s predominantly down to them and if your staff are happy then you should be happy. Team building is an extremely important and vital part of any company. In recent years it has become more popular and has been proven to increase employee moral and positivity, which in turn will have a huge impact on the success of your company.

We hope our Team building checklist has been of help to you and will help you to book an amazing team building activity for your staff. If you would like to have more information about the events on our website then please Get in touch today for a no obligation quote.

Guide to help you plan team building events

Steps to Organising a Successful Team Building Experience

How to Plan a Successful Team Building Event

Team building can be one of the most powerful tools for strengthening communication, boosting morale, and encouraging collaboration in the workplace. However, to get real value from it, a team building event needs to be well thought out and tailored to your people. Here are a few essential tips to help you plan an event that your team will not only enjoy, but also benefit from long after the day is over.

1. Know Your Goals

Before you dive into logistics, ask yourself: what do you want to achieve? Is your aim to improve communication, reward your team for a successful quarter, onboard new staff, or simply have some fun and unwind together? The clearer your goals, the easier it will be to choose the right activity.

For example, if your focus is on encouraging cross-department collaboration, opt for an event that mixes up usual team structures. If it’s about stress relief and boosting morale, something fun and light-hearted like a music video or band-building session could be ideal.

2. Choose the Right Activity

The best team building events strike a balance between fun and purpose. It’s important to select an activity that aligns with your company culture and suits your team’s personality. An energetic sales team might thrive with high-energy music-based experiences, while a group of creatives may enjoy something more expressive or artistic.

At Rock and Roll Experience, we offer a range of music-based team activities that not only bring people together but also tap into creativity, confidence, and teamwork. From forming a rock band to starring in a festive music video, our events are designed to be inclusive, engaging and impactful.

3. Think About the Logistics

Consider the practical aspects early on. What’s your budget? How many people will be attending? Will it be at your office, a conference venue, or somewhere more unique like a recording studio? Make sure you book in advance, especially during busy times like Christmas or summer.

4. Make It Memorable

The best events are those people talk about afterwards. Include elements that surprise and delight. Use props, music, challenges, or team awards to give the event a real sense of occasion.

5. Reflect and Follow Up

After the event, take time to reflect. Ask for feedback and consider what worked well. Use that insight to shape future activities and keep the positive momentum going.

If you would like some unique team building ideas, contact us for our brochure.

Some of the companies that have experienced our corporate events

Our favourite team building events

Boomwhackers

They look like silly plastic tubes (and they are) but when the group works together they can create classical music.

Drumming

Nothing taps into that raw, primal energy better than drumming team building. Your team will connect in a way they didn’t know was possible.

Rock & roll choir

Uplifting and high energy team building. Our facilitators surprise every time and even the introverts can’t help loving this.

Thriller dance

Here your team learn the iconic Michael Jackson dance routine. It’s a hilarious team building activity.

Music video

Your team can plan, create and star in their own music video. Hilarious, crazy and brilliantly unique team building.

Rock band

Learn to play real instruments, rehearse a song and then get up on stage for the big show! Team building never rocked so hard!

Charity guitar build

Build a real, working guitar, write a song and design the packaging. At the end donate guitars to a local school.

Recording Studio Experience

Visit a working recording studio, create your own song and have it all captured in a ‘Band Aid’ style music video.

Samba drumming

Bring the excitement and energy of samba drumming team building to your workplace. Pure joy and human connection through rhythm.

Caricature workshop

Enjoy a relaxed workshop with a professional caricaturist. Learn the skills then draw your own caricature.

Morris dance

A hilarious session learning a traditional English folk dance. The most quintessentially English team building session.

Virtual music quiz

Test your knowledge with this quirky interactive and totally unique quiz. Works brilliantly as a virtual team build or for in-person events.

Beat box

Very modern and very accessible. Anyone can do this and we show you how to become expert beatboxers. A perfect energiser or team building activity.

Harmonica

Each delegate gets their own harmonica in a musical team build that sees them master the blues harp! Perfect as a short conference energiser.

Rock chior

Uplifting and high energy team building. Our facilitators surprise every time and even the introverts can’t help loving this.

Rock band

Learn to play real instruments, rehearse a song and then get up on stage for the big show! Team building never rocked so hard!

Boomwhackers

They look like silly plastic tubes
(and they are) but when the group works together they can create classical music.

Drumming

They look like silly plastic tubes
(and they are) but when the group works together they can create classical music.

Virtual music quiz

Test your knowledge with this quirky interactive and totally unique quiz. Works brilliantly as a virtual team build or for in-person events.

Music video

Your team can plan, create and star in their own music video. Hilarious, crazy and brilliantly unique team building.

Thriller dance

Here your team learn the iconic Michael Jackson dance routine. It’s a hilarious team building activity.

Morris dance

A hilarious session learning a traditional English folk dance. The most quintessentially English team building session.

Beat box

Very modern and very accessible. Anyone can do this and we show you how to become expert beatboxers. A perfect energiser or team building activity.

Harmonica

Each delegate gets their own harmonica in a musical team build that sees them master the blues harp! Perfect as a short conference energiser.

Our team away day was all a bit last minute but Matt was fantastic with his planning!
It’s definitely something that the office will be talking about for a long time to come – 5 stars aren’t enough.

Amber-Anne Allen – PA to the COO of Trafalgar Entertainment

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Team building is a powerful investment in your workforce, boosting trust, communication, and collaboration while reducing conflicts. Done right, it enhances employee engagement and positively impacts company culture. That’s why we create fun, energising events that help teams bond, collaborate, and step outside their comfort zones for shared success.

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