A Christmas celebration that connects your team

A corporate Christmas celebration brings together people who often spend the year talking about projects, deadlines and incidents. It's an opportunity to meet in a calmer way, acknowledge the journey travelled and have conversations with colleagues you don't usually interact with.

Design moments for people to connect

To start, define what you'd like to happen during the gathering. If you're looking for connection between departments, it's worth thinking about how groups will be formed. If you want to acknowledge the team's effort over the year, set aside a specific moment to do so with relevant examples.

A team building activity can spark these conversations. For example, a shared challenge before the meal helps initiate interactions and provides an experience to continue talking about. The format should be tailored to the people, space and time available.

It's also important to leave free time. A schedule packed with activities can hinder the spontaneous conversations you want to encourage. A combination of activity, recognition and informal time allows everyone to find their own way to participate.

Think about the experience of attendees

Mentally walk through the gathering from arrival to departure. Will someone who's just joined know where to go and who to sit with? Will a colleague from another office find opportunities to talk with the group? These questions help identify small moments you can prepare to make the experience more welcoming.

The programme should also have a good pace. If there's an activity, it's important to explain it clearly and allow time to participate without rushing. If there's a speech, it should be scheduled at a time when people can listen properly. Coordinating the agenda ensures each part has its space and transitions are smooth.

A briefing that helps shape the proposal

Share with the provider how many people will attend, how they know each other and what you'd like to encourage between them. Include the date, budget and venue conditions. If the goal is to create connection between offices, explain this from the start: this information can guide the activity proposal and how to integrate it into the celebration. It's also worth indicating who will validate the proposal and who can answer questions about the group during the planning phase.

At elmeetingpoint we offer four team building activities and full event organisation for your celebration. Tell us who's coming and what you want to celebrate, and request a proposal.

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