How One Outdoor Event Transformed Duch Digital Media's Employee Engagement

With hybrid and remote work becoming the new norm, employee engagement has become a challenge for many organizations. As a company with a diverse workforce of millennials, Gen Z, and baby boomers, Duch Digital Media (DDM) faced similar struggles. We noticed a lack of connection between employees due to the virtual environment, which led to reduced productivity and overall job satisfaction. To tackle this problem head-on, we decided to plan an outdoor event that would reignite the spark of engagement among our team members. 

After much deliberation, the team chose the picturesque Obudu Mountain Resort in Nigeria as the destination, and the experience was unforgettable. Our engagement levels skyrocketed, and our team emerged stronger and more united than ever before. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits the outdoor team bonding event had on DDM and why your organisation needs to consider taking on an outdoor bonding adventure: 

Outdoor Event Increased Connection and Collaboration like never before! It's amazing how much people can learn about each other when they're out of their usual work environment. Our team-building activities helped our employees connect and communicate with each other in ways we never thought possible. This bonding experience led to a sense of mutual trust and understanding, which translated into improved collaboration within the team. 

Boosted Morale and Employee Satisfaction Our adventure at the Obudu Mountain Resort was an excellent opportunity for our employees to step outside their comfort zones and explore new horizons and return to work with a fresh perspective. Participating in outdoor activities like hiking and rock climbing helped our team unwind and de-stress. This experience created a relaxed and fun environment that helped our employees return to work with renewed energy and enthusiasm. 

Developed New Problem-Solving Skills Outdoor activities, like the ones we participated in, require creative thinking, mental strength, and problem-solving skills. We discovered that our employees developed new problem-solving skills that they could apply to their work roles. This new approach to problem-solving helped our team become more efficient, innovative and effective in their work roles. 

Networking and Exploring New Markets: It also provided opportunities for networking and exploring new markets. We had the chance to meet potential partners, suppliers, and customers which led to new business opportunities and expand our reach. In addition to improving team dynamics and skill development, outdoor team bonding events provide opportunities for networking and exploring new markets. 

If you're still not convinced, consider some successful examples of outdoor team-building events from Deloitte, Adobe, Storyblok, Hubspot and Google. They engaged in travel activities like skiing, hiking, rafting and rock climbing. These activities promoted teamwork, creativity, and innovation, leading to improved employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity. 

An outdoor event is a great way to boost employee engagement and productivity. Choosing a location that takes your breath away, like DDM's Obudu Mountain Resort experience, will make the event unforgettable.

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