As the new decade begins, the next generation entering the workforce is transforming the traditional cubicle workspace into a more collaborative office space. One step into this empowering environment is encouraging socialization within a company. Whether it’s casually talking or working together towards a common goal, it’s human nature to become inspired in the presence of others. By building relationships among peers, coworkers are exposed to new perspectives which translate into a broader range of ideas. 

One way to jump start this collaboration and bring your team closer, is organizing team building events for the office. But what activities can coworkers partake in to strive towards the dream team? Often, people think teamwork is only inherit in outdoor sports. However, there is a large assortment of indoor team building events for the office. KraftyLab offers fun team activities for corporate events: chocolate, soap, terrarium, and candle making. All of which are beneficial to cultivating the dream team and fostering team bonding. 

Aside from the aforementioned broadening of perspectives, there are many advantages to team building events within the workplace. For example, when coworkers are accustomed to each other, they are able to converse on a more casual, friendly level. This removes the fear of upsetting others with opinions and the anxiety of proposing an idea that may be rejected. When social barriers are removed by congenial relationships among peers, a great team can truly flourish.

This platonic, more cohesive team environment also dismantles the traditional team structure of one leader who delegates tasks to people below them. By disrupting the typical power dynamic, all parties feel as if they have equal input on a goal. Members can see eye to eye and feel respected upon sharing ideas. Again, this enforces collaboration and builds a more productive team.

In the same vein, a team that naturally works well together can conquer any task, especially when an unexpected or stressful situation arises. This is due to the fact that the team can adapt to changes together rather than independently.

All of these lead to bona fide productivity. 

ABOUT KRAFTYLAB

KraftyLab’s goal is to inspire. We provide the setting for engaging and meaningful connections through creative, fun and unique virtual event activities, which are designed to engage kids as well as adults as they create a handmade product.