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5 original ideas for corporate teambuilding in Prague
Corporate team building has a reputation for being an activity that you go to because you have to. But Prague offers a whole range of original and meaningful activities that really give people a reason to be happy together, without anyone having to pretend to be enthusiastic. We have prepared five tips for corporate team building that work because they are fun in themselves.
Culinary or bartending workshop
Cooking and mixing cocktails are among the team building activities that work reliably no matter how diverse the team is. Shared preparation of food or drinks naturally bonds because everyone can contribute in a different way and the group can enjoy the result together.
● Culinary workshops led by a professional chef are available in different thematic variants: Italian cuisine, Asian dishes, traditional Czech gastronomy in a modern presentation or specialized techniques such as pasta or dessert production.
● Bartending workshops are a popular choice for teams looking to add a bit of competition to the program. Each participant tries to mix his own cocktail, and the group then evaluates the results, while the expert bartender continuously comments and advises.
● Prague offers dozens of culinary studios and bars that specialize in private corporate events and offer customization of the program according to the number of participants, age composition of the team or thematic focus of the evening.
● The advantage over other activities is that the output is always something concrete and immediately consumable, thanks to which the workshop naturally transitions into the informal part of the evening without the need to move elsewhere.
Culinary workshops are a safe choice even for companies where the teams do not know each other well or where different company cultures mix after a merger or reorganization.
Wine, beer or whiskey tasting
Tasting with a professional guide is one of the most natural ways to bond a group. Tasting together, sharing impressions and light competition in estimating the characteristics of the drink create an atmosphere in which practically everyone gets involved, even those who usually sit in the corner at other team building activities.
● Wine tasting with a sommelier offers a structured program in which the team goes through a selection of wines from different regions and learns to recognize flavor profiles, while expert interpretation gives the whole activity an educational dimension.
● Beer tastings are an ideal choice for teams that prefer a less formal atmosphere. The brewer's guide will acquaint the participants with the differences between beer styles, raw materials and production processes, while Prague, as a brewing city, offers an authentic background for this type of event.
● Tasting of whiskey or spirits is suitable for smaller and more demanding groups, who will appreciate the elaborate program with the story of the origin of individual bottles
● Many Prague businesses offer private spaces for a closed group , so that the team does not have to share the space with the public, and the program can be adapted to the size and preferences of the company.
● Tastings also work well as part of a longer program when they are combined with dinner or another activity block.
The advantage of tastings is that they do not require physical condition or specific skills and can be enjoyed by a group across age groups and positions. In addition, the output is a shared experience and new knowledge, which are talked about long after the event.
Paintball, laser arena or obstacle course
For teams that want adrenaline, movement and healthy competition, physical activities are still one of the most popular forms of team building. Their advantage lies in the fact that they immediately destroy the social hierarchy : in the laser arena or on the obstacle course, the job position or the length of experience do not play a role.
● Paintball is suitable for groups that appreciate a more physically demanding program and don't mind the outdoor environment. Team cooperation and communication are a natural part of the game and do not require any artificial facilitation exercises.
● The laser arena is a less physically demanding alternative suitable for diverse groups, where not everyone is sports-oriented, while the game scenarios are varied enough to entertain the whole afternoon.
● Obstacle courses and rope centers are an ideal choice for teams that want to test their own limits and at the same time realize how important the support of colleagues is when overcoming challenges.
● After the end of the activity, the group will naturally meet in the adjacent background, where relaxation and joint evaluation of the experience create space for an informal conversation.
Physically active teambuilding works best as a morning or afternoon program , followed by a joint dinner or another relaxing activity that naturally closes the energy gained through movement.
Bernard beer spa: relaxation as a reward for the team
Beer spas are a somewhat unconventional choice in the context of corporate team building, but that's exactly why they work so well. While most team building activities place demands on the participants and require concentration, Pivní lázně Bernard offers the opposite: deliberate slowing down, relaxation and time for informal conversation without an agenda and without the need to solve anything.
● The beer bath takes place in a special beer mixture developed directly with the Bernard Brewery , which contains the same amount of hops and brewery raw materials as beer, but is purified of alcohol and carbon dioxide. B vitamins, antioxidants from hops and enzymes from yeast act on the skin.
● Each room is 100% private , so groups from the same company do not have to share the space with anyone else and can have fun in peace.
● Part of the procedure is the unlimited consumption of fresh, unpasteurized Bernard beer , which guests pour themselves right next to the bathtub.
● 5 branches in Prague and also offers exclusive rental for larger groups , so it is suitable both for a smaller team consisting of several colleagues and for larger corporate events.
● The procedure can be supplemented with massages , which increases the length and depth of the program, and each participant gets a truly comprehensive wellness experience.
A beer bath is especially suitable as the end of a more demanding work period , for example after the successful completion of a project or before the summer break, when the team needs a reward and rest rather than another physical challenge.
Creative workshop: ceramics, painting or street art
Creative workshops are an underrated category of corporate teambuilding, even though they offer something that most other activities cannot: space for concentration, individual expression and mutual surprise . Colleagues will see each other in the studio in a completely different way than in a meeting or in the laser arena.
● Ceramic workshops are available for groups without any previous experience. Under the guidance of a ceramist, everyone makes their own product, while the whole process naturally induces patience, concentration and satisfaction with the result.
● Painting or drawing in a group is suitable for teams looking for a calmer and more introspective program. Some studios also offer the Wine & Paint format, where you paint while drinking wine, which makes the whole activity easier.
● Street art workshops are a more original choice for creative industries or younger collectives. Under the guidance of an experienced artist, the team will create a work together, which can then decorate the company's premises as a permanent reminder of the joint event.
● The advantage of creative workshops is that each participant leaves with something hand-made , which is a type of memory that other teambuildings cannot offer.
Creative activities are especially suitable for teams working in analytical or technical fields, where people spend their days with numbers and processes, and a creative challenge offers them a switch to a completely different mode.
How to choose a team building that the whole team really enjoys
The most common mistake when planning a corporate team building is choosing an activity that the organizer likes, not the people who will take part in it. A few questions before making a decision significantly increases the chance that everyone will really enjoy the event.
● Consider the age composition and physical condition of the team. Paintball or obstacle courses are great for a younger and active group, but can be a challenge for diverse groups. Tastings, beer baths or creative workshops work across generations.
● Think about the intention of the action . Do you want to reward him and let him rest? Beer baths or tastings are the right choice. Do you want to break the ice in a new team? Culinary workshop or laser arena work better.
● Consider the size of the group . Some activities work best for small groups of up to ten people, others can easily be scaled to tens of participants. Beer spa Bernard offers exclusive rental for larger groups , culinary studios tend to have capacity limits.
● Plan the logistics of the whole day , not just the activities themselves. Prague is a compact city, but moving between activities costs time and energy. The ideal program combines two activities nearby or one main activity with a free dinner nearby.
● In the end, the simplest rule applies: the best team building is the one that people look forward to before the event and remember it after . If the activity meets both requirements, it has fulfilled its purpose, regardless of whether it was a whiskey tasting or a beer spa.
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