There was a huge shift in company culture when COVID-19 hit the world. Many people transitioned to working remotely, and quite a few companies decided to remain that way based on productivity and employee satisfaction. However, there is a face-to-face connection that is being missed and a team-building event can solve this issue immediately.

You may be asking what is a corporate team-building event? We’re glad you asked and we’re happy to answer that for you. A corporate team-building event is a process of bringing individual employees together through different group activities that encourage teamwork, togetherness, communication, and other key business pillars and functions. So how do you plan a corporate team-building event? Let’s lay out some tips to ensure your event is a success.

What are some tips for choosing an event venue for corporate team building?

1. Budget

You’ll first want to lay out the budget for your event and make sure as you tour different corporate event venues, that they are cost-effective. As you tour different spaces, you’ll start to get an idea of pricing and this can assist you in negotiating. Most venues for team building will have tiered pricing options as well, which can help you stay on budget. You will want to ensure the space is cost-effective as well, and that you are able to accomplish all your goals at the given price.

2. Venue Layout

Next, you will want to focus on the space layout of the venue. At corporate team building events, you usually have speakers, presentations, group activities, mingling, refreshments, and so forth. When choosing a space, you will want to make sure you’re satisfied with the layout in terms of all the activities you have planned for the day. You will also want to ensure the venue is large enough or intimate enough, depending on the number of employees you will have present. There is nothing worse than an empty, awkward space that can’t be filled, or overcrowding where people are constantly bumping elbows with one another. At Ovation, you can work directly with our venue consultant to map out the entire day and plan accordingly.

3. Facilities

You will also want to consider the facilities available to you as you are choosing the right event venue. Are there enough washrooms to accommodate all of your employees? You’ll want to make sure people can refresh throughout the day without standing in long lines. Does the venue have furniture available? Usually, in corporate team building, you will have team building sessions and smaller group activities, so making sure chairs and tables are available is a must. Some venues also have couches to make guests even more comfortable. Do they have other rooms that people can break off into? This can be very helpful when hosting team-building activities, and if a venue has this, it’s a plus.

4. Tech Setup

Finally, you will want to make sure the venue has an advanced tech setup. Do they have a strong and reliable Wi-Fi connection as you’re doing presentations throughout the day? Do they have projectors and surround sound to provide guests with the best experience possible? Do they have on-site representatives to help you if something goes wrong? These are things you will want to consider, ensuring your event runs as smoothly as possible.

At Ovation, we consider ourselves one of the best corporate event venues in California. We are located just outside of Los Angeles, in the heart of downtown Long Beach, which is easily accessible to all employees through public transportation. We have a rather large central space, with many broken-off rooms and spaces, perfect for hosting group activities and team bonding events. We are more than happy to connect to help you start planning your corporate team-building event. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the biggest benefit of hosting a corporate team-building event?

A. Company culture. Promoting employees to bond face-to-face provides a sense of togetherness and belonging. With so many people working remotely these days, it’s easy to feel isolated, and an event like this can combat that feeling.

Q. Does Ovation have everything listed above?

A. Yes we do. Our tech setup is top-tier and we have all the facilities you could ever need for your event. Being a bigger space, we can host a large number of employees, but can also accommodate smaller sizes with our different break-out spaces throughout the building. We can work with you in terms of your budget to make sure you’re satisfied with your event.

Q.  If I have never hosted a team-building event, can you help me plan it?

A. Of course, that’s what we do best. With an on-site event planning team, we can help you plan everything from the group activities to refreshments and décor.