Monday 11 November 2013

Using Laser Tag as an Opportunity for Team Building



For some strange reason, laser tag or skirmish has always been seen as an individual sport, but truth be told, it is also a team* activity. Even sports teams including Komets**, a minor league ice hockey team (ECHL), indulge in this activity so as to build chemistry between different team members. So, if you have a team that doesn’t gel well, at least not as of now, it is highly recommended that you make the team members participate in one such mission. Chances are that the challenges they face together would bring them closer. Not to mention the excitement is likely to work wonders for team building.
Here’s how to go about it:
·         Ensure players of all levels of fitness can participate
o   You don’t want anyone to feel left out
·         Keep safety at the forefront
o   Make sure there are no projectiles
o   Find out if the team members are likely to briefed
·         Choose between midweek and weekend missions
o   Find out the minimum number of players needed, if applicable
Points to consider:
·         Don’t act bossy even if the team reports to you
o   They are there to build chemistry
o   Let them have fun
o   Even if it means they need to shoot you (just in the game)
·         Take as many team members along as possible
o   The more the better
o   Ask the organisers to arrange for players so that your team can actively participate
If you have a diverse team in terms of age, you can take all of them together for laser skirmish so as to give the young ones a chance to break the ice with the experienced team members.

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