Original Message:
Sent: 04-13-2023 12:36
From: Julie-Michelle Davis
Subject: Tips & Ideas for Virtual Team Building Activities
- How often does your team gets involved in virtual team-building activities? Maybe once a quarter
- Share some of your team-building activity ideas with the group here: various random questions to kick off calls (such as "What's the greatest item you take on trips?", "What's your favorite show or movie you're embarrassed to watch?", "Where's your dream vacation?", etc.); I also enjoy scavenger hunts in groups or pairs, trivia competitions (especially when the questions involve the attendees), and random competitions (such as the Olympics from The Office)
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Julie-Michelle Davis, CMP
Meetings Manager
Amex GBT - USA
Original Message:
Sent: 04-12-2023 09:47
From: Megha Jetley
Subject: Tips & Ideas for Virtual Team Building Activities
Happy Wednesday everyone! Let's kickstart with our next edition of the Tip of the Week discussion! Virtual team building activities are online group activities for the development of remote teams that work together. Let's walk through some tips and tricks on how to accomplish this through virtual team-building activities.
Why is virtual team building important?
A team won't perform efficiently or effectively if its members are not motivated. With increased work-from-home policies and less in-person interaction, it is very easy for employees to become discouraged. It takes planning to hop on a Zoom virtual call, and with that planning comes a loss of some of that natural bonding that occurs in the office.
Tools for successful virtual team building
Investing in the right technology and tools to make your virtual team bonding experiences as seamless as possible.
Virtual streaming provider
For team meetings or bonding sessions, make sure that you have a virtual streaming provider that will allow you to video conference with multiple members of your team at once.
Mobile app
Having a mobile app dedicated to your team is a wonderful option. Your team's mobile app can help add some fun to team meetings. Include polls and quizzes within the app to encourage team bonding.
Survey platform
Finally, consider having a platform that hosts surveys. After a team meeting, encourage your team members to complete the survey with feedback and suggestions for future team-building activities.
Virtual team building activities
Mobile app gamification
With your team's mobile app, create fun games to keep your team members engaged throughout the day. For example, create a scavenger hunt where your team members must take photos of items around their remote workspace. Here are some ideas of things to add to your scavenger hunt:
Your favorite at-home work buddy (pet, family member, friend, etc.)
Your remote workplace set-up
Your agenda book/calendar
Fun polls and quizzes throughout the meeting
For larger team meetings, utilize a mobile app to keep attendees involved. Here are some fun questions to ask your team:
What is your go-to work drink: coffee or tea?
What is your favorite afternoon snack?
Would you rather go to the beach or the mountains on your next vacation?
What is your favorite movie/TV show?
Team happy hours and coffee breaks
If you want to set aside time to bond with your team outside of work, a happy hour or coffee break is a great way to do so. Schedule a half-hour on your team's calendars and try not to talk about work.
If you can find a night during the week when your team members can each set aside a few hours, this is a super fun option. Find a virtual streaming provider that allows you to have breakout rooms so you can divide into teams and strategize separately. Below are some good options:
Questions for you!
- How often does your team gets involved in virtual team-building activities?
- Share some of your team-building activity ideas with the group here
As always, feel free to drop in your suggestions in the comment section below! #CventTip
#ManagingVirtualEvents
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Megha Jetley
Manager
Cvent Marketing Department
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