With 22 years of industry experience, we've discovered that effective team-building is not a one-size-fits-all approach. It's essential to customise each aspect to meet your team's unique needs. When choosing a team-building provider, asking the right questions can greatly enhance the impact and memorability of your experience. It’s not just about selecting an activity—it’s about ensuring the programme aligns with your team-building goals and vision.
The insights gained from these discussions will lay the groundwork for smooth planning and a meaningful event. By concentrating on the right questions, you can ensure your team-building experience transcends mere bonding, driving collaboration, growth, and lasting success.
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Key Questions to Ask When Choosing a Team-Building Provider:
1. How can we ensure a valuable ROI from our team-building experience?
It’s important to have a clear purpose and objectives from the start. Ask how the experience will align with your business goals to guarantee a measurable return on investment (ROI). At Team Building Asia, we tailor each programme to your specific needs and provide a structured debrief to assess how the event’s outcomes connect to business performance. This way, your team-building event will be more than just fun; it will drive real results.
2. What types of programs do you offer?
A good team-building partner should provide a variety of programmes that cater to different outcomes, whether you want to boost morale, encourage collaboration, or develop leadership skills. Team Building Asia offers a wide range of programmes designed to address your unique challenges and ensure you achieve the results you're looking for. As part of the Catalyst Global network, which includes 50 of the world’s top team-building companies, TBA provides expert knowledge tailored specifically for Hong Kong, Macau, and China. This ensures you receive world-class team-building experiences designed to meet local needs.
3. How much time is needed to plan a team building event?
Planning typically requires 4-6 weeks, allowing for smooth coordination and customisation. However, if you’re working with a tight deadline, TBA’s years of experience make us experts at delivering successful last-minute events without compromising quality. It’s best to ask your provider how flexible they can be in accommodating your timeline.
4. What’s included in the program price?
Pricing should be transparent. While we can’t speak for every team-building company, standard packages should include everything you need: professional facilitators, all required materials and equipment, staff support, and setup fees. Be sure to clarify what is included in the price to avoid any surprises later on.
5. What happens after we sign?
After you’ve made your decision, ask your provider about the next steps. With us at TBA, we assign a dedicated project manager who will guide you through the entire process, ensuring every detail is covered and incorporating key messages into the programme. This helps create a seamless experience and ensures you’re never left guessing about what comes next.
Don’t settle for a one-size-fits-all approach to your next team-building event. The right partner can transform your vision into a powerful experience that drives real results. Start asking the right questions now and let us help you create a team building experience that inspires collaboration, fuels growth, and strengthens your team’s unity.
Here's to team who plan their team building right,
Stuart Harris
Co-Founder and Managing Director at Team Building Asia
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