The benefits of Corporate Team Building Activities are well-documented yet it’s one of those things that can evoke mixed feelings in people, with colleagues sometimes anticipating a scenario they won’t particularly enjoy and others sceptical of the benefits. This one is arguably the most obvious importance of team building activities. Any time your team comes together to interact, they're going to develop connections, foster friendships, and improve their overall dynamic as a group.

And in 2023, following a year of staff shortages, natural disasters, and out of control inflation, its important to remember it's far more cost effective to retain staff the cost of retraining. Showing your team they are valued by your business reduces staff turnover, and improves productivity.

At Wild On Waiheke, our approach is all about combining work and fun, keeping it casual and relaxed and promoting a well-earned break from the daily grind. But the benefits of a professionally organised off-site day out can also deliver enduring, positive effects on team performance back at the office.

In fact, the WOW team are so confident of the positive spin-offs of team building for businesses, we’ve even put our own team building programme to the test. Keryn Matthews, Wild Estate & Wild On Waiheke MD, says: “We decided to take a dose of our own medicine. We moved out of the meeting room and got our entire staff into our team building activities, followed by a BBQ and drinks.

The result? “The team really started bonding more closely. I could see them working better together, and interestingly, our staff retention improved significantly!”

So, what kind of business outcomes can you expect from your team building day away? Read all about the outcomes below then view our Team Building Packages, Meetings with team building activities. or our Corporate Functions with Team Building activities!