Catalyst Teambuilding Switzerland

22/01/2025

Here we are, going into 2025 🎉 and these are the 4 biggest team-building trends to watch for this year:

👉 AI-Powered Insights: AI tools can help you analyse team dynamics, and provide actionable insights to improve collaboration.

👉 Well-being: Activities that prioritise mental health, stress management, and work-life balance will gain prominence, integrating mindfulness and wellness into team dynamics.

👉 Purpose and Meaning: Teams will look for activities that align with their values, such as initiatives with positive impact on the environment and community.

👉 Skills-Focused Team Building: Programs that enhance soft skills, like communication, adaptability, and leadership, will be in demand to meet evolving workplace needs.

At Catalyst Switzerland, we are ready for another year of building better teams through skill-focused team building 💪

Get in touch and and we’ll help you find the perfect program for your team 👉 [email protected]

14/01/2025

Team building works best when it’s intentional, not sporadic. A well-planned approach will keep your team connected, motivated, and aligned throughout the year. 🌟 Start with clear goals, map out activities, and make team bonding a consistent priority for lasting impact. 💪

Get in touch and and we’ll help you find the perfect program for your team 👉 [email protected]

17/12/2024

As the year comes to an end, we’re reflecting on the key team-building trends and insights we’ve gathered over the 2024. Here’s to an even more collaborative and dynamic 2025! 🎉

10/12/2024

Some of the joyous moments we’ve shared as a team over these past few years 😊 Thank you for bringing so much positivity, passion, and professionalism to everything we do.

We’re truly grateful to have you as part of this journey! 🤗✨

Pauline Bressollette
Ludovic Houssiaux
Jenny Fer
Monica Andreio Johanna Obermoser
Sofia Mastoridis
Jan Uygur
Uli Luft
Guilting Houssiaux
Ed Freitasudalovs Edijs Udalovs
Ana Hristova

Here’s to many more amazing moments together!✨

26/11/2024

In 2024 we started hearing more about psychological safety in the workplace… Studies show that teams with high psychological safety are 2.5 times more likely to be engaged and perform better. 🤝

Research from Google indicates that psychological safety is one of the key factors that contribute to high-performing teams.

How does your workplace score when it comes to psychological safety? Let us know in the comments, we’d love to hear from you!

20/11/2024

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to celebrate your team’s achievements! Here are our favourite programs that will help you end the year on a high note:

👉 Blockbusters: A fun and dynamic team-building activity where teams step into the world of filmmaking to create their own movie trailers. Equipped with a detailed guide, props, and a tablet, each team is challenged to translate key business messages into captivating a video story.

👉 Beatswork: Energize your team with this lively musical experience! Working together to play a song using drums and other instruments, your team will not only have a blast but also strengthen bonds through rhythm and collaboration.

👉 iBuild Festive: Challenge your teams in the festive edition of iBuild! Teams will compete to replicate a model without looking at it while fostering a spirit of friendly competition.

For last-minute bookings get in touch 👉 [email protected]

22/10/2024

Teamwork requires making sure that everyone feels as part of the team, that everyone participates with their best intention, ready to invest their energy into the common goal. 🤝

These are a few tips on how to do this:

👉 Create Genuine Connections: Take the time to get to know your team members on a personal level. Encourage informal check-ins and team-building activities that focus on relationship-building rather than just task completion.

👉 Make Sure People Feel Seen and Heard: Create opportunities for everyone to share their ideas and opinions. When team members see that their input is heard and valued, it cultivates a sense of ownership and encourages them to engage fully with the team’s goals.

👉 Encourage Collaboration Over Competition: Create a culture of collaboration rather than competition within the team. Create projects that require joint efforts and emphasize the importance of working together to solve problems.

Let us know your thoughts on teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!

01/10/2024

As we dive into October, we’re excited to share our favourite team-building activities that are perfect for the coming Halloween festivities 🎃

👉 Quickfire Halloween: This isn’t just any quiz—it’s a lively, themed challenge where your team can dress up and dive into a series of spooky tasks. From Halloween trivia to creative on-stage challenges, it’s all about teamwork, strategic thinking, and having a good time together 🧙‍♀️

👉 Haunted House: Our Haunted House activity is like stepping into a live escape room. Teams must work together to solve mysteries and navigate through challenges posed by some ghostly characters. It’s a thrilling experience that builds trust and communication while tackling challenges under pressure. 🕵️‍♂️

👉 Get in touch at [email protected] to book your Halloween adventure today!

24/09/2024

10/09/2024

Change is an inevitable reality in the business world (and beyond 😉) Learn how to navigate it with our favourite change management programs:

👉 Beat the Box is an engaging escape room-style activity that will set your team against the clock to solve puzzles, crack codes, and unlock secrets. Beat the Box fosters collaboration, problem-solving, and effective communication under pressure, all of which are crucial for managing change. 🎬

👉 Escape the Blizzard challenges teams to make quick decisions and use their collective skills to survive and achieve objectives. Escape the Blizzard emphasizes the importance of resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking when faced with unexpected challenges! 🧭

👉 Peak Performance will push your teams to their limits 💪 Set against an Everest mountaineering expedition, participants learn to manage resources and make critical decisions under pressure, mirroring the challenges faced in business environments during periods of change. 🗻

👉 In Bean Around the World participants take on the role of coffee traders and must navigate global markets, negotiate deals, and logistics to maximize profits. While learning the art of sourcing, roasting, and brewing coffee from diverse regions, your team will become more culturally awareness, adaptable, and communicative ☕️🌍

Book today 👉 [email protected]

02/07/2024

Snapshots from our outdoor adventures 🎉 At Catalyst Switzerland, we know the secret to success is balancing dedication and fun! A happy team is a productive team 🌟

Stay on top of your game with a fun-filled team-building experience this summer 👉 [email protected]

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04/06/2024

Based on our experience working with hundreds of Swiss and international teams, these are the key components that keep your team engaged at work:

👉 A strong company culture, where people not only align with the company’s values and mission of your company but also feel they matter in achieving

👉 A space where people feel heard and seen, efforts are acknowledged, great results are rewarded and celebrated

👉 An emphasis on work-life balance by offering flexible working hours, encouraging short breaks, providing wellness classes and programs

👉 A sense of community through various work-related or leisure team-building activities

Engaged employees are happier, report lower absenteeism, and tend to be more loyal 🌟 Get your team more engaged with a team-buidling experience 👉 [email protected]

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21/05/2024

Dive deep into the realm of values and what it truly means to do “the right thing" with Integrity! This cleverly designed sequence of challenges will not only test your team's abilities but explore the true meaning of integrity 🌟

Integrity fosters a deeper understanding of diverse viewpoints by encouraging participants to see the world from the perspective of their colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Your team will uncover the underlying business message that gradually unfolds throughout the game…

Let's pave the way for a workplace where doing the right thing isn't just a choice but a way of life 💚

Book today 👉 [email protected]

07/05/2024

Each region in Switzerland brings unique resources to the table, yet collectively, we share common priorities. 🌟 Last month our team participated in an exciting networking dinner organised by the Zurich Convention Bureau! The event aimed to build bridges between Swiss cantons and businesses, fostering collaboration and forging new connections. 🤝

We were invited to ignite creativity and spark up communication through a tailor-made activity.

The participants co-wrote a newspaper article about Zurich, the attending hotel partners, and the Bureau… all the while engaging in lively discussions, swapping ideas and know-how, and getting inspired by the possibilities of new partnerships! 📝 💚

   

19/04/2024

🌍🌱 Earth Day is coming! At Catalyst Teambuilding Switzerland , sustainability isn't just a buzzword; it's a commitment we live by every day. From reducing our carbon footprint to promoting eco-friendly programs, we're dedicated to protecting our planet for future generations.
Join us in celebrating the upcoming Earth Day by taking small steps towards a greener tomorrow. Together, we can make a difference! 🌿

🌍🌱 Earth Day is just around the corner! Let's come together to create huge positive environmental change through our lifelong partnership with B1G1. But remember, it's not just about one day of action. Together, we can strive to .

At Catalyst Global, we believe in the power of collective action. As a global network, we have the opportunity to make a significant environmental impact and enact real change!

Every time someone joins a Catalyst Global program with one of our network partners, we contribute to B1G1's carefully curated projects, including vital environmental initiatives. And with our partners also contributing each time they run a program, our impact grows exponentially! 🌿💪

Let's continue to work together to make our planet a better place for generations to come. Join us in our mission to make every day Earth Day! 🌎

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16/04/2024

Don’t overlook the magic of evening events! 🌙

Here’s why you may want to consider the evening for your next team-building activity:

👉 Evening events offer a change of scenery and a relaxed environment where team members can truly connect on a personal level.

👉 Studies show that people are more creative in late mornings and early evenings 🌅 Whether it’s a themed dinner, outdoor adventure, or a captivating game night, evenings provide the perfect canvas for innovative team-building activities that spark fresh ideas and perspectives.

👉 After a long day’s work, unwinding together in a fun setting can work wonders for energy and stress relief.

🎉 Get in touch to recharge your team’s batteries outside the office 👉 [email protected]

02/04/2024

👉 Blockbusters is creative, fun, competitive, and high-energy ⚡ Armed with a tablet and a bunch of props, your team is challenged to translate your company’s business messages into dynamic, attention-grabbing movie trailers!

Each team receives a different theme and this ensures plenty of variety and hearty laughs throughout the process and at the end screenings 😀 🎥

👉 Integrity offers 100 minutes of safe space in which your team examines values, company culture, and sense of ‘what’s right’ through a sequence of thought-out challenges. 💚 The subtle underlying business message encourages participants to embrace empathy and view the world from the perspective of their colleagues, customers, and suppliers.

Blockbusters bonds your team through creativity and child-like energy, while Integrity brings more layers and meaning to the experience! Book today 👉 [email protected]