4 Unusual Ideas For Corporate Events

The idea of corporate events is one that has spread like wildfire across the capitalist west. There are various reasons for having them, but in essence, whether they are for clients or workers, corporate events are basically a mixture of business and pleasure. This mixture has proven to be very successful in terms of promoting togetherness in the workplace and building on the personal relationships required to make business run smoothly. In this article we'll look at some less common ideas for business conferences.

1. If your staff are on the active side, then you might want to consider a day of Zorbing. This involves getting in a giant inflated rubber ball and rolling down a hill in it. It certainly gives people an adrenaline surge, as there is a often more than a little fear associated with tumbling down. In a sense, there is a certain degree of 'letting go' involved in being able to get in one of these things. If you do it as a group, you are likely have a very memorable experience that could help unite you as a team. It could also be a good way to gel with clients.

2. Paintballing corporate events. While this is also a fairly unusual event, it is also really for the more active members of a team - and some less active or female workers might not be interested. This activity involves using paintball guns and firing them at an opposing team in order to achieve a pre-defined objective - e.g. to take a flag or a base. It arguably helps build a sense of team work and for the right client, can help do business too.

3. A Spa Day. Among corporate events, these are very popular as they tend to appeal to a broad range of people; young or old, male or female. The emphasis is of course on relaxation, and business is arguably done much more easily in this atmosphere. Relationships with clients are forged more quickly, and working relationships become stronger - based on something more real, perhaps.

4. You might even consider something such as a magic workshop. This is also something less common and something that could well appeal to a broad range of people. There is value in something learned communally - it brings people together and is often fun. Less commonly used for client-focussed corporate events, they are nevertheless one to consider.

These are just some of the less common corporate events available - there are plenty of companies who are adept at helping you select just the right event for your situation.