Corporate retreats are supposed to be a refreshing and delightful experience for your employees. It cannot be only about work, work and more work. You must combine these yearly or quarterly retreats with some exciting activities and ideas that are going to really help in with team-building and create new avenues for departmental interactions. Also, fun and games are going to help bridge the gap between managers and workers in the company for just a couple of days, it will make everyone feel like they belong to your business family.

There are so many activities to choose from that it is quite natural to feel a bit overwhelmed. Take a look at the top 3 popular retreat ideas that can help with team-building.

Pass the parcel is a children’s game, but do not underestimate the opportunities it presents. Moreover, you can always play the game with a modern twist to make it for adults. This is one of the most well-liked retreat ideas because it helps in breaking the ice and promoting conversation between everyone. Initially, it is going to feel a little awkward, but as the game continues, everyone will feel comfortable and relaxed with each other. You may also introduce some form of light punishment or reward to make the game more interesting.

If there is one game that can genuinely bring out the true colours of your employees, it is musical chairs. This may be a children’s game, but it is highly competitive. As with each round chairs are reduced, it helps to intensify the competition and make each player do their best to be the winner. It is going to give you a fair idea about the qualities possessed by the members of your staff. For best results choose from venues that offer a lot of space.

A desk job can be really monotonous. So, when you are taking your team out, indulge them in some much-needed physical activity. The beautiful and lush green countryside locations can be an ideal choice for playing capture the flag.

If you are looking to arrange an exclusive retreat in one of the gorgeous country houses in Devon, the options they offer you are second to none.