Albert Einstein once said, “The value of a man should be seen in what he gives.”
corporate team building
The first step to planning an event is to identify what charity or charities you would like to benefit from your team building event and what sort of form you would like the event to take i.e. monetary or practical input. Outlining a goal not only indicates the company’s level of commitment to the initiative but also verifies an understanding of the expectations among all those involved. It is vital to choose a cause that is positive and to set a goal which is both obtainable and exciting.
Once your goals have been discussed and agreed upon the next stage is to decide if the organisation is going to be done in-house or with an external company. If you have an experienced and organised team within the company, then the company can reduce costs by utilising this team. If you do not have a marketing team then outside help would be desirable. Outsourcing to a Corporate Team Building company will give you expert advice and save time and money in the long run.
Communications will be an important factor in ensuring the success of the event. If sponsors are required for the charity drive then ample time must be given to enable the sponsors to collect and deliver gifts or materials.
All participants in Corporate Team Building Charity Events, whether as sponsors or active participants, like to be recognised. Make sure that you have a photographer on hand and that individuals are mentioned and thanked.
Whether your corporate team building event is building toilets, working in a soup kitchen or running a golf day this is merely the means to an end. The end result is a high-impact learning experience that fosters decision making skills, leadership skills and communication skills which are useful qualities no matter what industry.
