Chicago Team Building
Our goal is to offer unforgettable team building experiences that will have your team digging deep to find and execute strategies that they thought they could never pull off. And what better place to pull them off than in the famous Windy City of Chicago?
Chicago has a rich history of innovation across a particularly diverse array of industries over the last century and a half. From meatpacking to musical theatre all the way to nuclear reactor design and the architecture of its skyscrapers the city has always played by its own rules. With one million small businesses that make up 99.6% of the companies in the Chicago metropolitan area, the competition is undeniably fierce. Setting yourself apart from a million competitors depends on the strength of not only your team but also their bonds with each other according to Harvard. But while you’re busy operating your company and faced with the never-ending stream of challenges that entails, how do you set aside time for quality team building activities in Chicago?
That’s where Adventure Games comes in to solve the problem and handle all of your team building needs. A recent Harvard Business Review article echoes what any proficient executive, manager or HR professional has known for years: employees are much more inclined to stay at their company if they have close friendships with their colleagues. So, why not use our proven approach to team building to facilitate the formation of those friendships? It’s worked for Facebook, Google, HP and plenty of other Fortune 500 companies. Let our fun, memorable games led by our expert facilitators craft an experience that is sure to increase cohesion, break the ice amongst employees and amplify productivity.
SpyGame is one of our most popular games for good reason. It begins with what appears to be a normal meeting and then the employees turn on the TV. What they find is a video message from their boss who’s been taken by a criminal syndicate. Teams are assembled and your staff must collaborate to move about the city and gather intel in order to free their kidnapped boss. Then, in the middle of the game – just when the teams think they have things under control: the teams are made aware of the presence of a mole. Figuring out who’s the mole while continuing to progress towards the goal is a world class lesson in both strategy and trust that your team won’t soon forget.
According to the Harvard Business Review, employees in high-trust organizations have more energy, are more productive and collaborate better with their colleagues.Doesn’t that sound like the kind of environment you’d like at your company? A Washington Post article summarizing research in the space focuses on the ways that employee collaboration and engagement are connected to corporate innovation. Innovation is what you need to stay ahead of the competition and grow your company’s revenue. This is why SpyGame is the perfect solution for team building in Chicago. Who would have thought that increasing productivity, building organizational trust and strengthening your employees’ relationships was as simple as kidnapping your CEO?
If you’re looking for a breakout year it’s going to require more than just effective strategy. It’s going to take a little bit of creativity to work your way to the head of the pack in your industry. That’s why the Adventure Games Challenge is the perfect fit for your team building activities in Chicago. The game is built from a menu of classics like scavenger hunts or shooting a commercial – but with a twist. This delightful medley of creativity and strategy with a pinch of friendly competition has been a hit over and over again and is a sure fire way to get your team talking, laughing and thinking outside of the box.
Team building activities in Chicago can be used for more than just keeping your employees from leaving, they also decrease stress. Stress has been shown to negatively impact productivity in several ways. Stressed out team members are more likely to fight with their co-workers, disrupt meetings and hamper organizational productivity than their happier counterparts. So, making sure your team has the chance to blow off some steam once per quarter is an important part of an effective plan to optimize your organization’s productivity.
The Adventure Games Advantage doesn’t stop there. Our games are proven to stimulate your staff’s creativity. An increasing body of research has found a correlation between employee creativity and organizational success. Companies exist in both market and social conditions that are constantly shifting. The challenges that customers and organizations alike in Chicago are facing are changing just as much. It takes a creative, cohesive team to adapt to continually hit these moving targets and keep your company in the front of the pack. You’re already busy enough. You’ve got deadlines to meet, plans to make and clients to serve. So, why not turn your next company meeting into a launch pad for your company’s next game changing idea?
Whether your team is fascinated by history, delicious cocktails, the theatre or world class music venues – Chicago has a wealth of options. Deciding where to bring your team eat, where to go and what to do with them can be cumbersome on top of your leadership duties. So, let us give you a hand with a few recommendations of our favorite places in town:
Where to Eat and Play – If you’re in Chicago you’ve got an abundance of incredible cuisine from all over the globe to choose from. Tak Korean Bistro is an absolute cornucopia of delicacies. Located in the basement of an office building in the tradition of Chicago speakeasies, Tak is also a karaoke spot where you and your team will inevitably create lasting memories with full bellies.
Where to Stay – When we’re spending a few flights in Chicago, we like to lay our heads at The Robey. Don’t be deceived by the building’s historic exterior – the sleek, modern interior is a sight to behold. If you’re stressed, you can order an in-room massage or relax at their rooftop pool and take in the panoramic views of the historic city. This is a hotel your team is sure to adore.
