Tuesday 23 December 2014

How to Come Up With Away Day Ideas

Getting out of the office is a great idea from time to time. It can be a team-building experience too. This article suggests some ideas that could work well in this respect.

How often do you and your team escape from the office to have some fun? There is business and work to be done of course, but sometimes there are benefits to be had for leaving the office behind for a day.

We’ve all heard of team-building and this feeds into this idea. By leaving the office behind for a short while workers can get to know each other better without having to concentrate on work. This enables them to enjoy stronger relationships that can then be taken back into the office. Hopefully it will forge stronger bonds that will benefit the business too.


There are lots of away day ideas you could try. Some businesses have tried outdoor building activities such as paintball and other games for example. It is important to consider the people in your team and to try and choose an activity they will all enjoy. Paintball isn’t for everyone!

Similarly it is worth seeking input from your team prior to making anything happen. You may think of some outdoor building activities that would be brilliant, but your team might not agree. Co-operation is by far the best way to come up with an activity everyone will love and want to do again. It also helps ensure you have fun and get the desired results from the day out.

There are plenty of companies that provide experiences like these or can help you organise them. If you are short on ideas and want some inspiration these companies are a good place to start from at the very least.