Therapist for Teambuilding in Sandton

A team building should fit the team as well as possible – common interests or shared experiences can be a starting point. It is important that a concrete offer does not exclude any team member, e.g. sporting activities are only suitable if every team member wants and can participate. It is best to offer the team two or three suggestions and vote on which offer they prefer.

Team development describes the process of a team from the first contact to a clear division of roles and work in order to achieve a specific goal or task. Teams have to find a way how they want to interact and communicate and develop specific and practiced processes and rituals. Team development measures accompany teams in their processes, which can also be described in five phases.

Team building is a prerequisite for a strong and successful team. Each team needs to find the right space for each member and create a safe space where all members feel recognized and supported. Team building is particularly important in the orientation or finding phase and in changes, but can also be valuable if the team members experience conflicts or problems.

Team development and team building measures are similar – both processes use coaching, psychological methods and specific exercises and activities. Training and education are more important in team development, while team building uses even more fun activities and games to strengthen cohesion.

The process of a team building measure is as different as the teams and can last from one hour to several days. A team coach puts together a program that best fits the team’s goals and needs, using the following methods:

• Exercises – to understand the history and goals of the team and to strengthen communication.
• Psychological methods – to strengthen the members’ self-reflection and team spirit.
• Games and fun activities – to increase team members’ interest and sense of belonging.

Team building should best be carried out in person and outside of the usual work environment – but team building is also possible online in special situations.

The following factors are crucial to make team building successful:

• An inclusive approach – all team members can participate and contribute.
• A clear goal – all members agree on a clear and realistic goal for team building.
• Correct group size – ideally 4-6 people per activity or exercise – larger groups can be subdivided.
• A diverse team – members have different personalities and opinions to challenge and support each other.
• Competent and motivated executives – the team leader assumes responsibility for the project and for team building.
• Good and efficient communication – all members have access to relevant information related to team building.

Team building pursues the following goals:

• Create team spirit and positive dynamics
• Promote belonging and cohesion
• Optimize team development and collaboration
• Master challenges and accompany changes
• Strengthen the team spirit of all members

Building on my many years of experience, I create a team event/team building that suits your specific goals and the interests of the team members.

• Exercises are important to understand the history and goals of the team and to strengthen communication.
• Psychological methods help to strengthen the members’ self-reflection and ability to work in a team.
• Games and fun activities help build team members’ interest and sense of belonging.

There is no clear maximum number of participants for a team day or a team building measure. Ideally, teams of the same size and constellation in which they work closely together in the work context take part. It is important to divide large teams into smaller groups so that all members can actively participate in the respective activities. Ideally there are 4 to 6 people in a small group.