Team Building

Team building refers to the selection, development and collective motivation of a result-oriented group of people. A team‘s performance in any organization is largely dependent on its members, their individual objectives and performance, their ability and willingness to work with each other and their desire to be successful. Team building - with the help of a variety of practices - pursues the goal of improving a team‘s performance.

Everybody is talking about working in a team, team spirit and team building, however, few understands what it takes to develop an effective team and to create the experience of team building.

Our Team building events in Dubai, UAE are meant to take people away from the office and put them in an unfamiliar environment where they are dressed informally. Positions in the office are often forgotten; people act differently and say different things as well. The way participants act and behave out of the formal work setting is often closer to their true self. Thus, team building experiences help to show the participants true ‘human’ nature. Team members understand how their colleagues think, how they make decisions and how they like to get work done. These insights can be directly transferred to the office work.

"Learning is more effective when it is an active rather than a passive process." - Kurt Lewin

What is Team Building?
  • Team building is achieved by a variety of methods. It is not an exact science but a cast of finding the best strategies available to bring out the potential in your team.
  • Team building is the process of enabling a group of people to reach their objectives by evolving into a cohesive unit.
  • Team building is an intervention to help a team to study its process of working together and how to increase productivity and effectiveness.
  • Team building is an active process by which a group of individuals with a common purpose are focused and aligned to achieve a specific goal.
  • Team building is a method to foster personal growth, improve employee motivation and allow people to move past the barriers that they hold on to.
  • Team building increases the ability of a group to work together as a team by identifying strengths, weaknesses and group dynamics.
  • Team building is an ongoing process. It is not just a crisis activity but foremost a healthy development tool for good teams.
  • Team building is a tool to create a sense of belonging and to motivate people through shared goals.
  • Team building is a way of getting people together in a stimulating learning environment which is exciting and enjoyed by participants.
  • Team building is tied to personal development. As an individual's personal growth unfolds, so too does their capacity to thrive in group situations.  

10 Reasons for Team Building
  • Gain rapport among team members.
  • Open the climate for streamlined communication.
  • Stimulate creativity.
  • Discover new ways of strategizing and solving challenges.
  • Surface hidden problems&agendas.
  • Appreciate individual differences and strengths.
  • Learn trust.
  • Welcome and handle change.
  • Strengthen teamwork and motivation.
  • Learn and have fun at the same time.  

Why choose Explorer Tours?

Refreshing outdoor activities
Explorer Tours' programs are designed to bring the fun back into your work. Whether you are looking for a pure team-building experience, a reward for your staff or a refreshing break from your conference agenda, Explorer Tours offers the right tools to get your team moving and motivated.

Our people make the difference
Our highly trained and qualified experts are on staff and deliver our programs all year around. They are passionate about excellence in customer service and know how to help you to get the most out of your experience with us.

We make it easy
We work closely with your event organizer and hotel to take care of every detail, so that you can enjoy the program with complete peace of mind in the knowledge that the day will be a success.

Natural environment
For our programs we use beautiful, iconic locations which are chosen for their breathtaking scenery and recreational attractions. We make sure your group gets the best of the region by creating programs that interact with the natural environment.

Recreation or team building
All our programs offer elements of recreation as well as team building. We set the starting point for most of our programs at a range that is invigorating and enjoyable for even those who normally dislike outdoor activities. At the same time, our programs can be easily adjusted to suit groups of highly energetic people.
Safety

Safety is absolutely paramount for all our activities. The following measures are taken for all team building/outdoor activities:

  • Risk assessment and measures to minimize the risk
  • Use of only qualified and experienced staff
  • Use of only certified and recognized tools
  • First aid qualified staff
  • Safety briefing prior to all activities
  • Disclaimer form signed prior to the program
  • Follow DTCM guidelines for vehicles driven in the desert
  • Public liability insurance