Teambuilding activities: instructions for a company challenge in which everyone can participate (online and offline)

We did came up with something, it's a challenge creatively named "GR Challenge" 😄 , which took place online and everyone could participate in it, regardless of the location in which they were located. In the following lines, I will share with you a short guide so that you can organize something similar in online, offline, or "hybrid" form for you.
 

Concept of the challenge: What was it about and how to do it?

The essence of the challenge is to perform tasks in various categories.

We tried to find a concept where the categories and tasks will be meaningful, achievable for everyone, fun and allow us to get to know each other a bit more. 
 

Step by step instructions

1. In the beginning we proposed five categories of tasks. During 4 weeks, a new task awaited us in each of these categories. We chose the following:
   
   - Sport
   - Try something new
   - Do something for yourself
   - EKO / Kindness
   - Random
   
    
2. "Rules" were pretty simple. Every Monday we published five tasks for the given week in the SLACK channel. If someone completed the task, they recorded it with a photo/description in the thread below the post.
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3. In addition to fulfilling tasks, we tried to support others with reactions. :)
    

It is not possible without motivation and reward

Everyone who joined the challenge received a special gift. The one and only GoodRequest multifunctional scarf a.k.a Bufka. :) 

The three best "challengers" of tasks received 2 ski passes/entrances to the aquapark. The same prize was waiting for 3 randomly drawn participants.

In addition, we started voting at the end, where we voted for the absolute winner, who won a stay in the High Tatras for 2 people.

‍GR March Challenge

As I promised in the introduction, we will share precise instructions and therefore the exact wording of the tasks you can be inspired by. :)
 

1. Week one

Sport - 10,000 steps in 3 days in the current week.

Try something new - Play a new game (PC, console, mobile, table game)

Do something for yourself - Start reading a book (new or long delayed)

EKO / Kindness - Make something vegetarian for yourself

Random - Create your own playlist on Youtube or Spotify. If you already have it, (update it :)) and share a link.

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1. Week two‍

Sport - Run 5+ km.

Try something new - Bake a cake / prepare dessert

Do something for yourself - Cozy (and show) your home office.

EKO / Kindness -Buy something from a local retailer / company

Random - See the sunrise (from the hill, from the window, from the garden ...)

1. Week three

Sport - Climb at least 300 altitude meters (on push bike, while running, hiking, walking)

Try something new - Plant a plant / herb / vegetable at home

Do something for yourself - Create something with your own hands / head (drawing, song, product, handmade, food)

EKO / Kindness - Take pictures of 2 different socks (as a sign of support for people with Down syndrome)

Random - Mix your own favorite (non/alcoholic) drink / smoothie and share the recipe

1. Week four

Sport - Show your favorite outdoor spot (in the district)

Try something new - Prepare some typical Slovak food that you have not tried before

Do something for yourself - Show your perfect evening (Movie? Game? Great dinner? It's up to you. :))

EKO / Kindness - Do any good deed (donate blood, support some organization)

Random - Show your childhood photo of yourself which says, "Nothing has changed at all"

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1. BONUS‍

Since we still had some days of the month left, we also added a bonus task in the form of Writing 3 plans and dreams, which we want to fulfill after the release of measures. :) And a Joker for tasks we didn't manage to complete during the month.

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A few interesting things we learned about ourselves

• That in our playlists we can find everything from current hits, through 90s, 00s, comics, to Viking music. Our libraries are similarly varied.
• We break down myths about "sitting it guys". In fact, we walk a lot, run, joke or bike!
• We are skilled and inventive chefs. World or home cooking is not a problem.
• When we are at homeoffice for a few months, we also change into interior designers, gardeners and artists.
• Each of us has a beautiful spot for sunrise. As well as handy local retailers.
• Many of us know how to draw, paint, or have other artistic inclinations. Surprising, isn't it? :)
• You can find our favorite places from Skalické vineyards, through Malá Fatra, Liptov, Banská Bystrica, Prešov to Košice.
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How did we do?

Wondering if it makes sense, if it interests people and gets involved? Take a look at our mini stats.
 

🙋 35 participants

😮 197 completed tasks

🏃♂️ Most tasks were completed in the SPORT category
 

Shall we have another challenge together? See current open positions and join us. :)