We’ve all had to adjust to the new normal—virtual meetings, classes, dates, and dinner parties. This is also the case for how we interact with our colleagues. In search of new ways to cultivate morale, you may have explored new team building opportunities. Even with professionally-led events, we’ve found that the bar is set incredibly low. Virtual team building events need to be short, energetic, interactive and should capture the attention of the Zoom-fatigued. Don’t settle for just okay when you know your team deserves better.
Here are things we’ve seen around the industry:
- Low production value (graphics that look like they were created in 2005)
- Not personalizing interactions with event attendees (only addressing the group as a whole)
- Not creating more intimate connection times (Zoom has breakout rooms for a reason)
- Requiring too much from participants (we’re all tired – attendees should just get to show up and have fun without having to do scavenger hunts, find costumes, or anything else that requires extra effort)
Enter: Grin Events. We’re redefining everything about team building, including this new virtual event reality we find ourselves in.