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With the arrival of September come many fresh starts — in the academic world (at school, secondary school or university), in the workplace (a new job, new colleagues, etc.) and even in sport (moving up a category, joining a new team, etc.).
This usually means that for a while we’ll be sharing goals, space and time with other people. That’s why it’s so important to put effort into building a group so we can enjoy these circumstances as much as possible. We’re social beings and we depend on these interactions being pleasant and productive.
How do you break the ice?
If you’re the coordinator of one of these groups, or simply one of its members with plenty of initiative, here’s an idea to help break the ice: have a picnic!
This activity will be very useful for team building for several reasons:
- It’s done outdoors. Taking the group out of its usual setting is always positive. A good outdoor picnic will help relax the atmosphere and encourage communication between colleagues.
- Eating as a group is the most basic social activity. In Spain, leisure tends to revolve around food, and that’s no coincidence. We have one of the best food cultures in the world, and it’s something that, as a rule, we all tend to enjoy.
- The perfect excuse for group activities. There are various activities you can run so the group gets to know each other, starts working as a team and learns to communicate. All those skills transfer strongly to the academic, work and sporting contexts. What better place to try them out than at an informal picnic?
- Suitable for groups of all sizes. It doesn’t matter whether the group is very large or smaller — the picnic can adapt to all of them. What’s more, the picnic is more versatile and, since it’s organised in advance, it makes it easier to cater for each guest’s intolerances, allergies or food preferences.
Get in touch for more information
If you’re looking for outdoor plans for your class group, your work colleagues or your sports team to get to know each other more and better, a picnic is the best option. Check out our group menus and we’ll adapt to your needs.
