What Is Team Building?
How Can Team Building Help Us?
We’re all aware of team building, and many of us have been dragged out on various team building days: some of which might have been fun and highly effective, whilst others might have been boring, embarrassing and a complete waste of time.
But what is the point of it all? Here we take a quick look at this all important question.
Where Did It Start?
Corporate team building started to really emerge in the 1970s, but it wasn’t until the 1990s that the concept exploded into the wider consciousness of the corporate world.
It is now widely recognised as an effective method for creating and maintain successful teams in the workplace.
Corporate Team building
A Majority of companies from medium sized and upwards use corporate team building activities on a regular basis today as part of their staff development. It is in these sessions that groups can forget the daily drudgery and hierarchy to come together, step outside of their comfort zone and work together to achieve a common goal.
The reason this is so important is that a work group is made up of individual people with contrasting personalities and needs. Often these can be at odds with one another in a group, but also each individual’s understanding of each situation can differ so bringing people together to recognise this can save a lot of trouble in the workplace.
Teambuilding Theory
One of the most common team building theories is that of Dr R Meredith Belbin.
Belbin devised a questionnaire which illustrated the different personality types of workers.
Belbin decided that there were eight types of worker in the 1970s and a ninth type has been added since then.
An example of a Belbin type is an ‘Implementer’. Their strengths are to be practical, reliable, and efficient.
Crucially the Belbin theory gives each type ‘allowable weaknesses’, which in the case of the ‘Implementer’ include being somewhat inflexible and slow to respond to new possibilities.
So Implementers are very important in the planning stage to ensure a practical, workable strategy that is carried out efficiently. And understanding one another’s strengths is a key feature of a successful team.
It’s a waste of time passing a task to a person who doesn’t have the skill set to carry out that task. The result will always be a poor performance and diminished morale for all involved.
Strength Deployment Inventory
This is another useful tool for managing teams.
Here, this simple method divides people into three colours.
Green types are detailed. They understand the way things work and enjoy working with data.
Blue types are relationship focused and appear very sociable and considerate.
Red types appear aggressive, goal orientated and enjoy confrontation.
Strength Development Inventory (SDI) helps us identify personality types and then we can see the how each employee might affect others. Red can easily upset people. Greens might be viewed as boring or geeky. Blues can seem weak and flaky.
This system helps delegates quickly understand each other and helps people consider how their actions will affect others in their group. This can also be extended to their social circles and families to help avoid conflict.
These systems are great for focussing on very specific aspects of the working environment and the rock band based Rock & Roll Experience is a perfect vehicle with which to do that.
But sometimes the aim of the session is simply to have a blast together away from the normal working stress, and nothing does that better than getting up on stage and rocking out. So the Rock & Roll Experience can really deliver on both fronts.
Conclusion
As Plato stated 200 years ago, ‘You can learn more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation’.
A day away from the workplace can really deliver effective team building results. Our Rock & Roll Experience can be brought to you at your workplace, in a hotel or meeting room anywhere else, or even in a famous music venue in your area.
Having an exciting day, bonding and engaging in a new challenging activity leaves lifelong memories and recharges a work team.
At Rock & Roll Experience, we offer a diverse array of music-based team building tailored to infuse vitality into your event and forge stronger connections:
Boomwhackers: These seemingly simple plastic tubes become instruments of harmony as participants work together to create classical music pieces, highlighting the importance of collaboration.
African Drums: Tapping into primal rhythms, drumming sessions enable teams to connect on a fundamental level, fostering unity through the collective creation of compelling beats.
Rock and Roll Choir: An uplifting and high-energy activity where even the most reserved individuals find joy in uniting their voices, culminating in a powerful group performance.
Beatboxing: This modern and accessible form of musical expression encourages participants to explore their vocal potential, culminating in a collaborative rhythmic showcase.
Thriller Dance: Delegates learn the iconic Michael Jackson routine, promoting teamwork and laughter as they master the choreography together.
Harmonica Sessions: Each participant receives a harmonica and, under expert guidance, learns to play the blues, culminating in a collective musical experience that resonates with achievement.
We even create bespoke sessions when a client has a specific need for something different. One example is this multi session in Dublin.
By incorporating these music-based energisers into your conference, you not only elevate the energy levels but also create memorable experiences that reinforce the value of teamwork and collective creativity.
You can see some of the videos below but why not get in touch to tell us what you need.
The Rock & Roll Experience is an organisation that you NEED at your event, no matter how big or small. I recently booked the Rock & Roll Choir experience and it really was a phenomenal experience. Highly recommend.
Rebecca Farnworth – Head of Operations at OTD Limited
About Rock & Roll Experience
Fun team building events
The Rock & Roll Experience was founded to provide unique, fun team-building events that foster real connections. With years of expertise in music, education, and corporate events, our team has performed worldwide at top venues across the UK and Europe, and with major music icons appearing on prominent TV shows.
Connecting through music
The team has taught music to a wide range of people, from children to adults, in corporate settings and workshops for 3,000+, as well as to those with learning difficulties. These experiences have taught them to connect with individuals, recognise their unique needs, and help them succeed through music.
Exceptional experiences
We listen to our clients, understand their goals, and deliver events that exceed expectations. We’re passionate about creating experiences that bring joy, smiles, and positive energy. Our team delivers events across the UK and Europe, taking the time to understand your needs from the planning stages.
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
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
Are you ready to build a high performing team?
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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