María Luisa Navarrete
27 Nov 2024
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Goodbye to company dinners. Say hi to a great Christmas team-building 👋🏽
Forget the typical company dinner and dare to surprise your team with different, fun, and above all, Christmas-spirited activities! 🎅 Here are 7 ideas to bring your team closer together (even more!) in an original way.
For years, company Christmas dinners have been the classic event to wrap up the year. However, not everyone enjoys them, and finding a special venue to host large teams can be challenging. So why not try something different and more dynamic this year? A Christmas team-building activity could be the perfect excuse to break the routine and, most importantly, create a lasting and meaningful memory.
Christmas team-building aims to strengthen teamwork, foster closer relationships among coworkers, and encourage open communication. While some companies mandate attendance at these activities, the key to success lies in voluntary participation. This ensures that the experience is enjoyable and fun for everyone involved. ✨
Planning a Christmas team-building event doesn’t have to be complicated. All you need is good organization, a bit of creativity, and, of course, the will to ensure everyone has a great time. Here are some key steps to make everything go smoothly. Grab your notebook!
There are several options, and none of them are wrong. Choose the one that best fits your company’s culture:
HR Department
The Human Resources department is undoubtedly one of the most common choices for organizing these types of activities. They have the experience and knowledge to ensure everything is handled professionally and that everyone enjoys the event.
Team draw
If you’re unsure who should take charge, you can always rely on chance and organize a draw among team members—though the risks are obvious!
Volunteer sign-up
If you prefer building efficient working teams, you can create a space for those interested in organizing the activity to sign up. This approach helps distribute tasks and better organize the event.
Date Selection
Setting the date well in advance is essential, especially if your team works remotely and needs to travel. Choose a day that suits the majority, or let the team vote on several options through a survey.
Budget
If you’re working with a limited budget, don’t worry—a good team-building event doesn’t have to be expensive. The key lies in the idea, collaboration, and ensuring the group has fun.
1. Christmas Icebreaker Activities
Icebreaker games are a fantastic way to kick off a Christmas team-building event. Laughter is the perfect way to loosen up and create a fun atmosphere! Here are some ideas:
Bring out the artistic side of each department! Organize a Jingle Bells Karaoke where each team performs their own version of a Christmas carol. At the end, a panel of judges decides who gave the best performance.
Who doesn’t love a quirky Christmas sweater? Encourage your team to show up wearing their most original, ugliest, or wackiest holiday sweater. There’ll be prizes, of course—and lots of laughs!
2. Christmas Escape Room
How about a Christmas-themed Escape Room? Here’s an idea 💡
Picture this: the Grinch sneaks into your office and steals all the Christmas gifts. Now, your team must solve riddles, work together, and overcome challenges to recover the presents before it’s too late.
Food never fails! Host a Christmas cooking workshop and divide the team into groups. They can prepare traditional treats, holiday dishes, or even festive cocktails. Not only will they learn new recipes, but collaborating in the kitchen will help strengthen their bonds.
How about a Christmas-themed scavenger hunt filled with fun challenges, like decorating a Christmas tree blindfolded? The possibilities are endless! The key is to design a course that encourages teamwork and guarantees lots of entertainment.
Forget traditional material gifts and give Secret Santa a fresh spin. Instead of physical presents, participants gift an experience to enjoy together—such as a walk, a cooking class, or even a spa day.
6. Charitable Team-Building Ideas
Organize a charitable activity where your team can donate their time or resources to those in need. From collecting toys to volunteering at a soup kitchen, a charitable team-building experience fosters teamwork, community spirit, and empathy.
7. Online or Remote Team Building
For remote teams, there are plenty of fun Christmas team-building options:
A virtual Escape Room is a fantastic way to encourage collaboration from a distance. Team members work together online to solve puzzles and uncover festive mysteries.
Virtual Christmas Bingo is a classic! Include themed prizes, and it can easily be played over a video call.
If your team enjoys a good drink, organize an online Christmas cocktail workshop. A professional bartender can teach them how to craft festive beverages to enjoy at home while connecting with colleagues.
Swap cocktails for festive dishes or treats in an online cooking class.
Need an indoor space with video conferencing for your remote team events? We have many options for you! You can rent event rooms at Lexington by the hour or for full days in the best locations in Madrid and Barcelona. Plus, we can assist with all the event organization.
Request more information and let’s organize an unforgettable team-building event! 👇🏼
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A community leader, that’s what she is! María Luisa Navarrete is the Office Manager in our Lexington workspaces in Lexington Príncipe de Vergara 132, and a true role model. We would describe her as customer-focused and team-oriented. And an influencer on social media! You wouldn’t imagine.
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