The Olympic Games are an event like no other – one that grabs the full, unwavering attention of the entire world, including many who aren’t interested in sports. Every four years, millions of people tune in to watch these incredible athletic events, fostering passion and love of country, as well as an inspiring a sense of unity and global cooperation. This feeling gives rise to a belief in humanity and the possibility of a better, more peaceful world. The Games give us a chance to throw our differences aside and wear our national pride on our sleeves, while also marveling at and cheering for the best athletes in the world. There is simply no grander or more inclusive display of unity and teambuilding.

The Olympics are a meaningful, poignant and inspirational event that can bring even the harshest cynics to their knees. Because of what the games stand for and how beloved they are, they make the perfect theme for any corporate team building event. There’s no better way to build trust amongst co-workers than by expanding the bond they already share – a love of country and the Olympics.

If you have a lot of new staff at your business, a lack of unity in your company, or would like to improve overall collaboration and performance, you should consider Olympic-themed teambuilding activities. Teambuilding is a blanket term that refers to various fun, collaborative activities used by companies to enhance social relations between employees, and to define their respective roles. These activities are meant to improve the interpersonal relations of your staff members. While they may not directly improve efficiency, they often build a sense of community at work that lends itself to increased productivity.

There are several ways your company could use the Olympics in a teambuilding event. With the summer Games quickly coming up, you could choose to break them up into teams and compete in fun summer sports like volleyball, rowing, or a relay race. If you want to go all-out, you could create a mini-Olympic weekend getaway, featuring a series of teambuilding activities where each team accrues points. At the end of the weekend, gold, silver, and bronze medals could be given out to the teams with the most points. For those who don’t have the time for something so elaborate, a trip to the Richmond Olympic Experience at the Richmond Oval (http://therox.ca/) is a great option.

This attraction caters to Olympic and sports enthusiasts alike, offering virtual reality sports simulations and interactive challenges that will build unity and enthusiasm amongst your team. Whatever option you choose, hosting an Olympic themed team-building event for your business is a great way to ensure that your success carries on long after the Games have ended.