orporate team building events can be an absolute nightmare, many of us can’t even hear the words “team building” in the same sentence as “work colleagues” without feeling a jolt of fear. This prevailing negative attitude towards team building in the workplace is largely due to the fact that such events are often run poorly. The usual order of things is: first word comes down from corporate that some corporate team building is required, the middle management are then tasked with overseeing it and put in the bare minimum amount of work. Consequently, the resulting activities are uninspired, and the participants ultimately come away from it feeling no more at ease with one another than before.

When team building exercises are done right, however, they are an excellent way to improve the morale of both the individuals and the group as a whole. Below we have collected some examples of the most effective, and most enjoyable, outdoor team building activities to help build morale amongst the workforce in your workplace. Whether you are a manager looking for something to help bring the morale of your team up, or you have been asked to devise a set of team building exercises to help you bond with your colleagues, these exercises make for an excellent starting point.