Teambuilding is an essential element of any successful team. A bonded team communicates better, is more productive, and is overall happier and healthier. Outdoor team building activities give your team a chance to bond while decompressing with a change of scenery and some fresh air. Planning your team building activity is easy as long as you stay organized and on top of every detail. Here is how to plan a San Francisco outdoor team building activity your team will love!
1. Choose a Location and Time – Start planning your outdoor team building event by choosing a location that is accessible to all team members. San Francisco has endless outdoor possibilities, and you’ll want to be sure to select a central location, especially if your team is remote or hybrid.
2. Check Long Term Weather – Weather can be unpredictable, and staying on top of the weather forecast can prepare you and your team to handle any weather situation and ensure that your plans can stay on track.
3. Remind Your Team to Bring Extra Layers – Prepare your team for whatever the weather may bring. San Francisco can be chilly in the mornings, afternoon, and in any shade. It can also get pretty foggy. The weather can change at any moment, so ensure your team is dressed appropriately and brings an extra layer.
4. Choose an Activity – Choose the activity you want you and your team to participate in, whether it’s a physical activity like a hike or an outdoor sports game like soccer. Try something fun where you get the chance to experience an escape room through the streets of San Francisco. Scoot from locations around San Francisco and solve puzzles as you go-no fitness required!
5. Always Have a Plan B – The best-laid plans can go awry. When you’ve spent weeks putting together a fun team building activity, you don’t want to have to cancel and start all over from scratch. Having a plan B can ensure you can still host your team building event on the same day without worrying about cancellations.
6. Consider the Equipment You Need – Depending on the activity you choose, there may be some equipment you need to bring along. You can create a shared list to share the responsibility or focus on making sure the list of requirements is small to lessen the burden of clean-up and transportation of the equipment.
7. Organize Transportation – You’ll need to organize transportation, especially if your event will be held away from the office. Ensure you can accommodate everyone’s transportation needs to get everyone to and from the event safely.
8. Always Plan a Meal – Any activity, mental or physical, requires a good meal, and you want to plan food for before or after the event. Depending on the budget, you can arrange a potluck or plan a gathering at one of the favorite local restaurants.
9. Bathroom Access – This is probably the last thing people think of when planning an event, but access to a bathroom is necessary. Choose a spot with a convenient location for your team’s comfort and to ensure the activity has minimal interruptions while the hunt for a bathroom occurs.
Getting your team outside can boost your team’s energy and lift morale and spirits. Outdoor team building is a fun and engaging way to bring your team closer together. It sure beats teambuilding in a stuffy office any day and can be just the thing your team needs.