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Working closely with an event management company can achieve much more than just team building

Many companies only turn to event management companies to organise team building or fun events. However, forging a longer term working relationship with an event management/training company such as Four Seasons Event Management can accomplish much more than focusing on team building alone.

The following case study describes how one company was also able to achieve greater staff satisfaction, improve recruitment, organise a beneficial restructure and develop their staff.

Year One – team building

A large sector company approached FS-EM to organise a team building/training event. After thoroughly discussing their requirements and aims, a two-day event was agreed.

Day one consisted of some outdoor team challenges, writing a team mission statement and looking at effective/ineffective teams and team development.

On day two the theories the team had discussed the previous day about team working were put into practice when the team participated in a fun and competitive New Forest Treasure Hunt. The whole event was facilitated with FS-EM providing a much needed impartial presence. This enabled the team to discuss and deal with some sensitive issues, which may not have been aired with an internal facilitator.

Following the event, FS-EM conducted a follow-up day at the client’s offices, which involved having 1-2-1 sessions with each participant and giving the team feedback. An analysis of the outcome of the event then prompted a part restructure of the team and led each member to obtain individual feedback and build a detailed development path/plan.

Using information gained from the team building event, the company then altered their recruitment strategy to better suit the needs of the team and its individuals, resulting in a larger and more harmonious team.

Year Two – communication, development, trust AND team building

FS-EM kept in touch with the company and their progress over the next 12 months. The year two event aims were discussed, and a different two-day event was agreed. The training concentrated on some self-exploration and development, and looked at how each team member fitted into the whole team. FS-EM ran their popular Boot Camp event, which developed communication and trust amongst the team, as well as providing a chance for the new team members to experience a fun team building event.

Once again feedback was obtained, analysed and shared, and this assisted with individual and team development plans.

Year Three – to be decided

The requirements of the year three event will shortly be discussed with the company. FS-EM are keen to help this thriving team develop further, and it is made easier by having an on-going relationship with the company. They know the people and their business, making it significantly easier to get to the root of their event objectives and any issues affecting team performance, and design an event completely tailored to obtain the most out of each and every participant.

Benefits

The benefits of an on-going relationship for both the company and FS-EM have been numerous. Feedback from the client about the events has revealed the following benefits:

Better understanding of team members
A bonding experience
Enabled a beneficial restructure
Honest and valid feedback from a third party, which wouldn’t have happened with an internal facilitator
360 degree feedback, so everyone was involved
Group feedback was given by the team on Senior Management and their style, which has been used to modify some behaviour
Improved recruitment strategy
The staff feel more valued by the company, which can lead to greater productivity
Better use of the resources they have in each other
Team members found out things about themselves and each other, which they wouldn’t have otherwise
Each individual had an opportunity to have a voice regarding their own development as well as what happens in the company
Each member now has a development path/plan
Fun!

Conclusion

Building a relationship with an event management/training company really can reap rewards above those included in the original aims. Both companies learn about each other to form a thriving working partnership, which can address even painful areas of potential conflict, such as change management, restructures and recruitment for new positions.

For more information about how Four Seasons Event Management can help your company, please telephone 01590 681981.