Baltimore Team Building
A business is only as strong as the team of individuals that run it. No matter what the function of the individual, each person is a part of a bigger team that needs to run well in order to improve the business. At AdVenture Games Team Building, we have been working with Baltimore, MD businesses since 2005 to create stronger teams to help improve businesses. We understand that even a strong team can develop a problem with communication and working together. We work to develop team building games that target your team’s weak points. This gives you the best chance to get you team on the same page.
Baltimore might be known for being one of the most prominent ports on the eastern seaboard but it’s become a thriving epicenter for new and established companies in the last couple of decades. From apparel giant UnderArmour to biomedical companies like PGDx and cybersecurity players like ZeroFOX. With its proximity to the DMV region and an abundance of federal agencies, Baltimore is prime real estate for any founder or CEO looking to position themselves advantageously to compete for lucrative government contracts.
Getting that next contract, round of funding or even cracking your revenue goals for the next fiscal takes all of your focus. You need your team functioning at a high level to innovate and stay ahead, and that means retaining key team members in an environment where poaching is more prevalent than ever before. So, how do you strengthen your employee relationships with team building activities in Baltimore while still meeting all the demands of your busy schedule?
You don’t have to. That’s where Adventure Games comes in to solve your employee retention problems. A recent peer reviewed study echoes what any manager, HR professional or savvy c-suite member has known for quite some time: employees are more inclined to retain their job if they have a best friend in the office. So, why gamble with team building activities?
Our unique approach has delivered proven results for hundreds of clients? It’s worked for Facebook, Google, HP and dozens of other Fortune 500 companies. Let our catalog of battle tested games and expert facilitators help your team to augment cohesion, introduce new friendships amongst employees and watch organizational productivity skyrocket as a result.
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 television. On the screen is a video message from their boss who’s been kidnapped by a criminal syndicate. Teams are assembled and your staff must work together to walk around the city and gather intel in order to free their boss. From the historic waterfront and inner harbor to downtown and DruidHill Park, Baltimore your team will hunt for info. Then, in the middle of the game – just when the teams think they have a handle on the situation: the teams are alerted to the presence of a mole. Rooting out the mole while continuing to progress towards the goal is a world class lesson in both strategy and trust.
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? Another Harvard Business Review piece uses data to show that employee collaboration and engagement is directly connected to organizations innovating. Innovation is what you need to stay ahead of the competition and keep your company growing. This is why SpyGame is the perfect solution for team building in Baltimore. Who would have thought that in order to increase productivity, build organizational trust and strengthen your inter-office relationships all you had to do was kidnap your boss?
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 Baltimore. 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 Baltimore can be used for more than just employee retention, they can also help decrease stress. A recent study found a direct correlation between increased stress and decreased productivity. And let’s face it: that’s not what you’re going for in your workplace environment. Let us help you give your team the opportunity to have some much needed fun once per quarter. Turns out science tells us that some fun is an important part of optimizing productivity.
To further emphasize the benefits, a recent Forbes piece focuses on the correlation between employee creativity and organizational success. Companies exist in both an economy and society that is constantly evolving. The challenges that customers and organizations alike are facing are changing just as much. It takes a creative, strategic workforce to adapt to these perpetually shifting goal posts and keep your company in the lead against the competition. You’ve got deadlines to meet, milestones to cross and goals to achieve, so, why not turn your next company meeting into a launch pad for your company’s next big idea?
Baltimore is a historic city with an abundance of architectural delights, restaurants and hotels to choose from. But you’re already slammed with your trip, prepping for your meetings and triple checking decks and spreadsheets. So, here are a few recommendations from our team at Adventure Games to help make the most of your time in Baltimore.
Where to Eat – Baltimore has a glut of options but we’re fans of the Thames Street Oyster House. With 3 different dining/drinking spaces all in one building you can truly curate the ambiance of the experience you’re sharing with your team. And if you’re hungry, we’d recommend the ramen – it’s so delicious that it’s life altering.
Where to Play – The Sagamore Distillery offers a few different experiences that are all a blast to share with your team. There’s the basic distillery tour if you want something laid back. If you want to have an experience that’s a bit more hands on, we’d recommend their craft your own cocktail selection. However, our favorite of the three is the Whiskey on The Water offering where you and your team get out on there on a water taxi and take in the gorgeous views of the city from an entirely new perspective.
Where to Stay – When meetings take us to Baltimore we prefer to stay at The Hotel Arundel. As part of the larger Arundel Preserve, the hotel has proximity to gorgeous spaces for walking, eating or unwinding with a world class cocktail. They also offer complimentary transport to and from the airport. To top it off, they’re pet friendly if you like to travel with your furry companions the way we do.
