A Grand Team Building Event


by John Tarr - Date: 2007-04-06 - Word Count: 506 Share This!

The reason for planning team building events is to help create a more cohesive bond between workers and management. On the contrary, sometimes team building activities such as F1 car simulation races are planned simply for the fun of it. A simulation racing game day planned by a corporate office, retail outfit, or other place of employment can provide a break from the everyday routine. Besides, employees who participate in fun work-sponsored activities are more likely to get along with their co-workers.

One of the most "Grand" of team building events perhaps is a car racing simulation game. One of the types of cars that is featured in one of these computerized racing games is the Grand Prix. Usually a game simulation event is presented on a four foot by six foot screen or larger. Each "driver" will then sit behind the wheel of a car and steer as they "race" down a realistic-looking race track. Often simulated race track games are designed to allow groups of employees to compete against one another. The fact that this sport can be competitive could possibly seem anti-conducive to a positive work environment. However, nothing could be further from the truth-at least in most people's eyes-and to the eyes of reputable employers.

As mentioned earlier in this article, fun games such as the racing simulation game can provide a break from the everyday office routine. This break from ordinary daily routines can help reduce the level of stress that a person experiences. In turn, employees are usually more likely to get along with one another better after events such as this. As far as the competitive aspect of car simulation racing is concerned, the level of play against fellow employee usually produces more positive exhilaration than hard feelings. Besides, this healthy form of competition could be a stepping stone towards improving office politics. One of the most "Grand" of simulated car racing events is the F1 simulator. This one can be both played by different individuals on their own, or as a group racing against one another.

All simulated car racing events are usually set up in a setting that looks as close to the way a real race track would look. For instance, real life sized flags may be used to determine the winner of a race or the floor of a simulation room could be shaped and set up like a real race track.This simulation game racing event could take included in a full schedule of activity day events. For instance a racing event could take place in between motivational speeches, live entertainment, and other team building activities. By the way, other types of team building activities include murder mysteries and treasure hunts. These types of games are often thought of as problem-solving games that both involve clues that lead to answers.

The purpose of problem-solving games is to promote working together as a group. Individualized employee skills are also brought out during these events as well. For example, managerial skills such as delegation and organization may be strengthened.


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John Tarr is a copywriter for Stag Party Weekend across Europe. Learn more about Team Building.

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