A contrasting group of people, all working together towards the same goal? This could describe your business, but it's also a handy metaphor for sailing on a yacht. Corporate yacht charters can be an excellent (and extremely enjoyable) team-building exercise. But aside from being a fun day out for your staff, how can a yacht charter help with team building?
An Integral Part of the Same Machine
Sailing requires dedicated cooperation. Everyone must know their role, and perform their obligations to the best of their abilities while keeping an open line of communication with their fellow sailors. Everyone is an integral part of the same machine, all heading in the same direction—whether this is the successful operation of your business, or sailing a yacht back into the harbor.
A Sense of Team Spirit
As well as helping to raise team morale, a corporate yacht charter fosters a sense of team spirit, which can be helpful back in the workplace. It encourages communication, creative thinking and problem solving, and even a feeling of loyalty between team members. Sailing a yacht as a team probably won't allow your team to learn any practical skills that can be used in the office. However, it strengthens the bond between your team, which will have tangible benefits in terms of productivity, efficiency, and even increased job satisfaction.
Practical Details for Your Charter
Logically, the required size of the yacht depends on the size of your team. Your chosen charter provider can tell you which of their vessels will best meet your needs. In terms of actual sailing, you won't be all at sea. The yacht will be staffed by facilitators to give each team member instructions about their role on the boat, as well as being available to answer any questions that might arise. Should anyone on your staff have a physical disability, this will be taken into account when assigning roles on the yacht. Team building can only truly be beneficial if it's inclusive. Additionally, there will be a small number of crew members to supervise, and who can step in if sailing conditions become difficult.
Work parties, dinners, and even fun team activities like paint-balling—these are all great ideas for improving morale at work. But when you're looking to create a strong sense of team spirit, it's hard to beat the thrill and satisfaction of guiding a yacht across the open seas. It might even become an annual event. To learn more, contact a company such as The Sophisticated Lady Yacht Charters.