Team building is probably the most over-used term within the business training sector - but what does it really mean and how can you ensure it is used as an effective training solution?

At Treejumpers we ensure that all team building events are built around ayour learning objectives - and that all participants understand the purpose of the training, take the time to reflect on their performance and how they will use their new found motivation, skills and knowledge to improve their performance back at the workplace. By hiring an event facilitator to lead your day you can be sure that the focus of the training is not lost but that the event is still fun and enjoyable for all those involved.

Team building days can be used as a company wide training initiative or part of a particular department's training programme and are carried out for a wide range of reasons including:

• Welcoming new team members
• Motivating teams that have had to deal with conflict or set-backs
• Rebuilding teams after redundancies
• Working under a new team leader/manager
• Allowing a new manager to identify team roles and dynamics
• Increase productivity
• Improve inter-department communication

Team building events can incorporate a range of Team Challenges, Problem Solving, High Ropes and Multi Activities - visit our A-Z activities pages for more details of what you may be able to include or download our Corporate Event Information pack.