Corporate integration events can be truly sophisticated, ranging from exotic destinations to extreme attractions.
However, at the outset, one must ask the question: what is the purpose of the integration? To impress the team of employees or to get to know each other so they can collaborate willingly and effectively? What is the best way to conduct corporate integration? We offer some advice!
Extreme activities that provide an adrenaline rush are certainly an attraction in professions where one faces strong emotions daily. Policemen, paramedics, or caretakers of various institutions deal with difficult situations every day, where they must keep their composure and make decisions. In other professions, however, employees focus more on intellectual effort and cooperation rather than shooting at coworkers or racing go-karts. Here, escape rooms, city or forest games are popular, during which teams have to solve tasks. Among corporate ideas, there are also offsite events where one can change the environment, refresh the mind, and return to work reinvigorated.
The first idea when planning an integration trip should always concern the location. The best place for corporate integration should be versatile. This way, every participant can find something for themselves in one place, and most importantly, the large number of available attractions allows organizing various team activities. A trip to the Masurian Lakes, therefore, is an option for unique water-related integration scenarios, as well as for increasingly popular trips to forests and nature, where, as it turns out, one can integrate among herbs and medicinal plants, colloquially called weeds by laypeople. How to organize corporate integration in the most interesting way in this part of the country?
The picturesque surroundings of Giżycko and the Masurian Lakes encourage water recreation. For example, the Sapina river is calm, so one does not need special physical abilities to handle it. It will be an unforgettable adventure allowing admiration of the local fauna and flora. Among the rich river vegetation, water lilies are the most captivating. At the same time, it will be a test of endurance and cooperation for everyone.
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Who knows which plant is called the golden torch? Probably few of us, and every return to nature is, for many office-bound employees, like a journey back in time. Suddenly, you realize that although it is within reach, you don’t necessarily know much about it. That’s why corporate integration in the Masurian forests and meadows is an adventure, reflection, and learning at the same time. Not only does it oxygenate and mobilize stiff joints, but interestingly organized activities can help us learn to recognize healthy plants, read a map, or distinguish bird sounds. Along the way, solving puzzles will improve relationships and communication within the team.
It is said that where there is a kitchen, the most people gather, whether at home or work. It’s worth using this knowledge when building or improving team functioning. Masuria offers abundant local products like mushrooms, honey, sausages, and cheeses. It’s worth tasting them not only in local restaurants but also learning to prepare Masurian goulash or Warmińskie dzyndzałki yourself. Corporate integration at the table while making a meal together is a way to compete and cooperate simultaneously, after which everyone remains full and satisfied. Cooking workshops are a way to see each employee in a completely new light.
In corporate integration, it is important to emphasize the significance of each individual, as this is what makes the team function well. Integration in Masuria can proceed excellently during a cycling trip. Trails among fields and forests, both short and long, are never lacking there. It is an opportunity not only for relaxation but also for joint planning, adjusting pace, helping, and seeking compromises. Just like at work, but in slightly different natural circumstances.
If the purpose is not team building but improving disturbed communication or any team problems, an integration trip can be organized combined with psychoeducational workshops, conversations with a coach or therapist.
