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Exactly these are the principles on which is based the philosophy of Random Acts of Kindness. Positive effects are felt by everyone: the one who has done a good deed or a kind gesture, the one to whom it was intended, and also all those who witnessed it. This means that a good deed performed in a public place, automatically creates a domino effect and makes the day enjoyable for dozens of people!
\nIt is believed that the phrase Random Acts of Kindness came up with american writer Anne Her\u00adbert in a restaurant in California in 1982 while she was writing a book \u201cRandom kindness and heartless beauty\u201d on the placemat.
\nIt is scientifically proven that all par\u00adticipants in this chain experience an \u00a0increased secretion of endorphins, the hormone of happiness, which is also a natural remedy for pain! \u00a0Also, there is a decrease in blood pressure, strengthening of the im\u00admune system, the aging is slowing\u00a0down and the amount of negative emotions is reducing.
\nWhen this philosophy is practiced in business environment, it encoura\u00adges the construction of high quality and strong relationships with the rest of the collective. For example, if your kindness makes your collea\u00adgue happy, the chances that he will be more productive at work shall increase.
\nFor all these benefits, doing good \u00a0deeds and acts of kindness is worl\u00addwide recognized as an excellent opportunity for team building\u00a0with a purpose of your team doing something good and useful for the community and environment.
\n\nThe challenges and tasks that are set before the teams shall support \u00a0the creation and strengthening of relationships within the team mem\u00adbers while they compete who will help the greater number of people in a given time interval.
\nHelping others makes everyone feels good, it stimulates creativity of team members to solve problems and require them to find the most innovative way to make nice some\u00adone else\u2019s day.
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Participation in this fun team building activities has multiple benefits:\u00a0satisfied members of your team because they have done something good for someone else, strengthened relationships among team members, but also the satis\u00adfaction of the person to whom the help was provided. The end result is that, afterwards, all the participants feel good and positive.
\nNo one has ever regretted for being kind to another person.
\nUsage in practice \u2013 possible with apps, too
\nAs the technology of today is an important part of business life in all aspects, there are also numerous applications with a large number of ideas for these activities that can be installed on smart devices.
\nOne of those envisages that the team is divided into two groups, which will compete with each other.
\nTasks that are placed before the groups are diverse \u2013 ranging from the form of making fun videos, photos to textual contents \u00addu\u00adring which they collect a certain number of points. Each of them has a task of a good deed that involves researching the problems in a local community and solving those by doing good for them.
Each team needs to install the application, register under a certain name and open a base of tenth of challenges and tasks to be carri\u00aded out in any order for a specific period of time. The teams shall investigate, negotiate, find the best and the most creative ways to fulfil philanthropic tasks and thus help\u00a0the neighborhood or people who need help.
\n![\"bigstock-aphorism-by-aesop-ancient-gr-145801001\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-Aphorism-by-Aesop-ancient-Gr-145801001.jpg\")
Types of tasks and chall\u00adenges are ranked from the simplest ones, such as, for example, help older people to carry heavy bags, to the more complex and deman\u00adding ones, such as blood donation, which are worth more points.
\nAs the teams solve problems and meet challenges, they collect points and climb up the scoring scale.
\nThe winner, of course, is the team that completes the tasks in the shortest period and it gets the title of The Random Acts of Kindness Champion.
Ask yourself when was the last time you did something nice for the per\u00adson you do not know. Why?
\nFrom the scientific point of view – it is good for your health.
\nFrom the eco\u00adnomic point of view \u2013 it is free of charge.
\nFrom the practical point of view \u2013 it is simple.
\nFrom the social point of view \u2013 it makes the world a better place.
It is with reason said \u201cBe the change you wish for the world!\u201d No one has ever regretted for being kind to another person.
\nThe post Random Acts of Kindness \u2013 Be the Change You Wish to the World! appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "There is a saying: \u201cOne good deed entails another with it\u201d. So, if we do someone \u00a0a favour, or do something nice for him, the chances that we can get a counter fa\u00advour increase. The person we helped, or the one whom only witnessed our deed, may be inspired to do the same or similar thing for someone else.\nExactly these are the principles on which is based the philosophy of Random Acts of Kindness. Positive effects are felt by everyone: the one who has done a good deed or a kind gesture, the one to whom it was intended, and also all those who witnessed it. This means that a good deed performed in a public place, automatically creates a domino effect and makes the day enjoyable for dozens of people!\nIt is believed that the phrase Random Acts of Kindness came up with american writer Anne Her\u00adbert in a restaurant in California in 1982 while she was writing a book \u201cRandom kindness and heartless beauty\u201d on the placemat.\nIt is scientifically proven that all par\u00adticipants in this chain experience an \u00a0increased secretion of endorphins, the hormone of happiness, which is also a natural remedy for pain! \u00a0Also, there is a decrease in blood pressure, strengthening of the im\u00admune system, the aging is slowing\u00a0down and the amount of negative emotions is reducing.\nWhen this philosophy is practiced in business environment, it encoura\u00adges the construction of high quality and strong relationships with the rest of the collective. For example, if your kindness makes your collea\u00adgue happy, the chances that he will be more productive at work shall increase.\nFor all these benefits, doing good \u00a0deeds and acts of kindness is worl\u00addwide recognized as an excellent opportunity for team building\u00a0with a purpose of your team doing something good and useful for the community and environment.\nHelping others makes every\u00adone feels good, it stimulates creativity of team members to solve problems and requ\u00adire them to find the most innovative way to make nice someone else\u2019s day.\nThe challenges and tasks that are set before the teams shall support \u00a0the creation and strengthening of relationships within the team mem\u00adbers while they compete who will help the greater number of people in a given time interval.\nHelping others makes everyone feels good, it stimulates creativity of team members to solve problems and require them to find the most innovative way to make nice some\u00adone else\u2019s day.\n\nParticipation in this fun team building activities has multiple benefits:\u00a0satisfied members of your team because they have done something good for someone else, strengthened relationships among team members, but also the satis\u00adfaction of the person to whom the help was provided. The end result is that, afterwards, all the participants feel good and positive.\nNo one has ever regretted for being kind to another person.\nUsage in practice \u2013 possible with apps, too\nAs the technology of today is an important part of business life in all aspects, there are also numerous applications with a large number of ideas for these activities that can be installed on smart devices.\nOne of those envisages that the team is divided into two groups, which will compete with each other.\nTasks that are placed before the groups are diverse \u2013 ranging from the form of making fun videos, photos to textual contents \u00addu\u00adring which they collect a certain number of points. Each of them has a task of a good deed that involves researching the problems in a local community and solving those by doing good for them.\nEach team needs to install the application, register under a certain name and open a base of tenth of challenges and tasks to be carri\u00aded out in any order for a specific period of time. The teams shall investigate, negotiate, find the best and the most creative ways to fulfil philanthropic tasks and thus help\u00a0the neighborhood or people who need help.\n\nTypes of tasks and chall\u00adenges are ranked from the simplest ones, such as, for example, help older people to carry heavy bags, to the more complex and deman\u00adding ones, such as blood donation, which are worth more points.\nAs the teams solve problems and meet challenges, they collect points and climb up the scoring scale.\nThe winner, of course, is the team that completes the tasks in the shortest period and it gets the title of The Random Acts of Kindness Champion.\nAsk yourself when was the last time you did something nice for the per\u00adson you do not know. Why?\nFrom the scientific point of view – it is good for your health.\nFrom the eco\u00adnomic point of view \u2013 it is free of charge.\nFrom the practical point of view \u2013 it is simple.\nFrom the social point of view \u2013 it makes the world a better place.\nIt is with reason said \u201cBe the change you wish for the world!\u201d No one has ever regretted for being kind to another person.\nThe post Random Acts of Kindness \u2013 Be the Change You Wish to the World! appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2016-12-06T12:52:15+01:00", "date_modified": "2016-12-06T16:30:41+01:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-volunteering-charity-cleanin-132100946.jpg", "tags": [ "team building", "Team building activities" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/curling-a-winter-olympic-sport/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/curling-a-winter-olympic-sport/", "title": "Curling \u2013 A Winter Olympic Sport", "content_html": "This game can be played by teams of women or men of different ages and requires little strength.
\nEarly Days of Curling
\nCurling is a sport that has been played for nearly half a millennium and the game can be traced as far back as 1540 in Scotland. Over time, curling spread from Scotland to Canada, America, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, and New Zealand.
\nThe first international curling events were recorded in the 19th century in Europe and North America, but only at the 1924 Winter Olympic Games was the first, official international competition for men\u2019s teams recorded.
\nThe early curling games were played outdoors, since ice rinks did not exist. A frozen lake, stones, and wooden brushes were the elementary markings of curling. Today, the development of technology transformed what curling looks like. First of all, games are played on ice sheets where ice temperature is controlled using manufactured granite stones that must have prescribed weight.
\nHow to play?
\nCurling is played on a field 44.5 m long and 5 m wide, using granite stones that weigh 20 kg. Both ends of the field have two sets of four concentric circles with hacks on the very ends of the field. The player uses hacks to push off for the shot and deliver the stone.
\n![\"Curling](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Curling-in-Central-Park-New-York-1900-1906-1-slika-na-drugoj-strani.jpg\")
As for teams, curling is played in two teams consisting of four players who use brushes and brooms to try and push eight stones each as near to the center of the house as possible. Teams can be men\u2019s, women\u2019s, or mixed.
\nThe sport requires special shoes and brush. Shoes are comprised of a slider, worn on one leg and used for sliding, and a gripper, worn on the other leg and used for improving traction. According to the rules, the slider is worn on the leg opposite of the hand used for throwing the stone.
\nIn addition to the basic there is also the additional equipment, such as special gloves, aids for exiting the hack, stopwatch for measuring the time it takes to throw the stone.
\nIn short, curling is played by two teams competing to be faster in pushing the stones from one end of the field to the other, where a big round target is located. The end goal is to have as many stones as possible near the target center as a team and to determine team skills of the players.
\nThe spirit of curling in a certain way represents the players\u2019 code. It is actually the mutual respect among the players, as well as for the game itself. There is even a proverb saying that a curling player would rather lose than win unfairly.
\n![\"Curling\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-sr-2.jpg\")
Respecting other players is one of the basic principles of the spirit of curling. A player who adheres to this code will never try to put competitors in an awkward position by unsportsmanlike conduct or by breaking the rules.
\nIt could be said that the spirit of curling requires honorable, kind, and sportsmanlike behavior.\u00a0 Regardless of whether competitions are professional or amateur, the spirit of curling plays the key role, since there are no judges for the sport in most countries.
\nToday, curling is a global sport played in Andorra, Austria, Bulgaria, Belgium, Netherlands, Croatia, Serbia, and many others, while Canada has the highest number of players.
\nThe significance of curling as a sport is also evident in world curling conventions that have so far taken place in Denmark, America, Serbia, and this year in Sweden.
\nThis is one of example of sport in which your employees could participate, in addition to bowling, games in adrenalin parks or in escape room, or in a little bit less active game – in team cooking.
\nThe post Curling \u2013 A Winter Olympic Sport appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Curling is one of the Winter Olympic sports whose origins are related to Scotland, since this is where the very first evidence of the sport was discovered.\nThis game can be played by teams of women or men of different ages and requires little strength.\nEarly Days of Curling\nCurling is a sport that has been played for nearly half a millennium and the game can be traced as far back as 1540 in Scotland. Over time, curling spread from Scotland to Canada, America, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, and New Zealand.\nThe first international curling events were recorded in the 19th century in Europe and North America, but only at the 1924 Winter Olympic Games was the first, official international competition for men\u2019s teams recorded.\nDid you know?\nRoyal Caledonian Curling Club, founded in 1838, is the oldest curling club in the world and the first ever rules of curling were written in the club.\nThe early curling games were played outdoors, since ice rinks did not exist. A frozen lake, stones, and wooden brushes were the elementary markings of curling. Today, the development of technology transformed what curling looks like. First of all, games are played on ice sheets where ice temperature is controlled using manufactured granite stones that must have prescribed weight.\nHow to play?\nCurling is played on a field 44.5 m long and 5 m wide, using granite stones that weigh 20 kg. Both ends of the field have two sets of four concentric circles with hacks on the very ends of the field. The player uses hacks to push off for the shot and deliver the stone.\nCurling in Central Park, New York, 1900-1906\nAs for teams, curling is played in two teams consisting of four players who use brushes and brooms to try and push eight stones each as near to the center of the house as possible. Teams can be men\u2019s, women\u2019s, or mixed.\nThe sport requires special shoes and brush. Shoes are comprised of a slider, worn on one leg and used for sliding, and a gripper, worn on the other leg and used for improving traction. According to the rules, the slider is worn on the leg opposite of the hand used for throwing the stone.\nCurling player would rather lose than win unfairly.\nIn addition to the basic there is also the additional equipment, such as special gloves, aids for exiting the hack, stopwatch for measuring the time it takes to throw the stone.\nIn short, curling is played by two teams competing to be faster in pushing the stones from one end of the field to the other, where a big round target is located. The end goal is to have as many stones as possible near the target center as a team and to determine team skills of the players.\nThe spirit of curling in a certain way represents the players\u2019 code. It is actually the mutual respect among the players, as well as for the game itself. There is even a proverb saying that a curling player would rather lose than win unfairly.\n\nRespecting other players is one of the basic principles of the spirit of curling. A player who adheres to this code will never try to put competitors in an awkward position by unsportsmanlike conduct or by breaking the rules.\nIt could be said that the spirit of curling requires honorable, kind, and sportsmanlike behavior.\u00a0 Regardless of whether competitions are professional or amateur, the spirit of curling plays the key role, since there are no judges for the sport in most countries.\nCurling has been an Olympic sport since 1924.\nToday, curling is a global sport played in Andorra, Austria, Bulgaria, Belgium, Netherlands, Croatia, Serbia, and many others, while Canada has the highest number of players.\nThe significance of curling as a sport is also evident in world curling conventions that have so far taken place in Denmark, America, Serbia, and this year in Sweden.\nThis is one of example of sport in which your employees could participate, in addition to bowling, games in adrenalin parks or in escape room, or in a little bit less active game – in team cooking.\nThe post Curling \u2013 A Winter Olympic Sport appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2016-04-27T12:31:18+02:00", "date_modified": "2016-12-22T15:07:38+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/naslovna-sr.jpg", "tags": [ "curling", "interesting facts", "pick", "team building", "winter olympic sport", "Team building activities" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/seminar-with-horses-for-falkensteiner-s-gms-leaders-do-things-differently/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/seminar-with-horses-for-falkensteiner-s-gms-leaders-do-things-differently/", "title": "Seminar with horses for Falkensteiner\u2019s GMs \u2013 Leaders do things differently", "content_html": "Aleksandar Vasilijevic has done it. He has successfully\u00a0directed \u201cMaxi\u201d over the dressage area. The people on the\u00a0wooden\u00a0benches are clearly relieved and start clapping.
\nWhile this may seem strange to\u00a0an outsider, it is actually part\u00a0of a Falkensteiner Academy seminar.\u00a0Aleksandar Vasilijevic is the General\u00a0Manager of Falkensteiner Hotel Belgrade\u00a0and one of the participants in\u00a0the seminar \u201cLeadership Perception\u201d.
\n![\"Leadership](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/TN-Adriana.jpg\")
The seminar has left a deep impression\u00a0on him: \u201cIt is the first time I have\u00a0had a training experience like this and\u00a0I am sure it will make a great impact\u00a0on the way in which me and my team\u00a0members communicate with each\u00a0other in future.
\nI now realise how\u00a0important feedback from employers is\u00a0and how much my leadership style affects\u00a0the team\u2019s spirit, as well as hotel\u00a0operations.\u201d
\nPeople have a key function in the\u00a0hotel business: from reservation, to\u00a0housekeeping. However,\u00a0companies are\u00a0often readier to invest in\u00a0hardware than they are\u00a0in their employees\u2019 further\u00a0development. The\u00a0money spent on personnel\u00a0development in this\u00a0sector is shockingly low.\u00a0It amounts to 79 Euros\u00a0per member of staff per\u00a0year. In comparison: The\u00a0amount spent on personnel\u00a0development in the\u00a0insurance sector is 1,500\u00a0Euros. (DeStatis 2011)
\nThe Falkensteiner\u00a0Group, with over 30 hotels and\u00a0residences in six countries, takes a\u00a0different approach. Elisabeth Burgis,\u00a0Director of HR for the\u00a0Falkensteiner Group,\u00a0makes this clear: \u201cOur\u00a0employees play a central\u00a0role in giving our guests\u00a0that special Falkensteiner\u00a0\u2018Welcome Home\u2019 feeling.
\nIt is therefore essential\u00a0that we give them the\u00a0opportunity to constantly\u00a0work on their further\u00a0personal development.\u201d
![\"Leadership](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/TN-Tine.jpg\")
Monika Strahwald,\u00a0responsible for the\u00a0Falkensteiner Academy,\u00a0expands on this; \u201cEven\u00a0though we offer a variety\u00a0of professional seminars, such as\u00a0wine steward training and hospitality\u00a0systems training, our focus lies on the\u00a0further development of our management\u00a0staff and we are taking a new\u00a0approach here. Learning doesn\u2019t only\u00a0have to take place in the seminar\u00a0room.\u201d
\nThe seminar with horses is one\u00a0of the highlights of the extensive\u00a0educational program at Falkensteiner\u00a0Academy. For Tine Brodnjak, Resident\u00a0Manager of the Falkensteiner\u00a0Iadera in the Punta Skala Resort, it\u00a0was the best training he has ever had:\u00a0\u201cThere is nothing better than testing\u00a0and improving your leadership skills\u00a0by dealing with animals like horses.
\nHorses respond best to an honest relationship\u00a0which is built on authenticity, trust and respect. When working\u00a0with them, you are testing yourself to\u00a0see how you react to different types\u00a0of employees. Will they be followers\u00a0or will they be those whom you have\u00a0to push? They are either with you, or\u00a0they are simply not even paying attention\u00a0to you, just as in everyday life.\u201d
\nThe trainer for \u201cLeadership Perception\u201d\u00a0is Monika Eibler. She had her\u00a0first experience with horses when she\u00a0was 5 years old and has now turned\u00a0her passion into a profession. She\u00a0provides effective, high quality horseassisted\u00a0leadership, communication\u00a0and team-building training courses\u00a0for small to midsize companies and\u00a0for large international enterprises, as\u00a0well for individuals. The benefits of\u00a0these types of training programs are\u00a0obvious; \u201cPeople learn through actual\u00a0experience. Horses give experience.
\nIn addition to the rational level, the\u00a0work with horses also addresses the\u00a0emotional level. This makes learning\u00a0sustainable and defines the essential\u00a0starting point for the change process.\u201d
![\"Falkensteiner\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/eng.png\")
The aim of the horse seminar is\u00a0similar to that of other leadership\u00a0seminars. It\u2019s about trust. It\u2019s about\u00a0acting authentically. It\u2019s about motivation.\u00a0It\u2019s about achieving your goal.\u00a0Elisabeth Burgis, Director of HR of the\u00a0Falkensteiner Group, sees a big difference\u00a0between this seminar and other\u00a0types of seminar, namely, the strong\u00a0impact of the experience.
\nShe notes: \u201cYour experience with\u00a0these horses becomes engraved on\u00a0your memory. All of our members\u00a0of staff can feel the enthusiasm the\u00a0participants bring back with them\u00a0from the seminar and, in the end, so\u00a0can our guests.\u201d
The post Seminar with horses for Falkensteiner\u2019s GMs – Leaders do things differently appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Aleksandar Vasilijevic stands in the middle of a pegged out square\u00a0area. A horse circles him, makes a turn and, visibly exhausted, approaches\u00a0him.\nAleksandar Vasilijevic has done it. He has successfully\u00a0directed \u201cMaxi\u201d over the dressage area. The people on the\u00a0wooden\u00a0benches are clearly relieved and start clapping.\nWhile this may seem strange to\u00a0an outsider, it is actually part\u00a0of a Falkensteiner Academy seminar.\u00a0Aleksandar Vasilijevic is the General\u00a0Manager of Falkensteiner Hotel Belgrade\u00a0and one of the participants in\u00a0the seminar \u201cLeadership Perception\u201d.\nLeadership Perception Seminar\nThe seminar has left a deep impression\u00a0on him: \u201cIt is the first time I have\u00a0had a training experience like this and\u00a0I am sure it will make a great impact\u00a0on the way in which me and my team\u00a0members communicate with each\u00a0other in future.\nI now realise how\u00a0important feedback from employers is\u00a0and how much my leadership style affects\u00a0the team\u2019s spirit, as well as hotel\u00a0operations.\u201d\nPeople have a key function in the\u00a0hotel business: from reservation, to\u00a0housekeeping. However,\u00a0companies are\u00a0often readier to invest in\u00a0hardware than they are\u00a0in their employees\u2019 further\u00a0development. The\u00a0money spent on personnel\u00a0development in this\u00a0sector is shockingly low.\u00a0It amounts to 79 Euros\u00a0per member of staff per\u00a0year. In comparison: The\u00a0amount spent on personnel\u00a0development in the\u00a0insurance sector is 1,500\u00a0Euros. (DeStatis 2011)\nThe Falkensteiner\u00a0Group, with over 30 hotels and\u00a0residences in six countries, takes a\u00a0different approach. Elisabeth Burgis,\u00a0Director of HR for the\u00a0Falkensteiner Group,\u00a0makes this clear: \u201cOur\u00a0employees play a central\u00a0role in giving our guests\u00a0that special Falkensteiner\u00a0\u2018Welcome Home\u2019 feeling.\nIt is therefore essential\u00a0that we give them the\u00a0opportunity to constantly\u00a0work on their further\u00a0personal development.\u201d\nLeadership Perception Seminar\nMonika Strahwald,\u00a0responsible for the\u00a0Falkensteiner Academy,\u00a0expands on this; \u201cEven\u00a0though we offer a variety\u00a0of professional seminars, such as\u00a0wine steward training and hospitality\u00a0systems training, our focus lies on the\u00a0further development of our management\u00a0staff and we are taking a new\u00a0approach here. Learning doesn\u2019t only\u00a0have to take place in the seminar\u00a0room.\u201d\nThe seminar with horses is one\u00a0of the highlights of the extensive\u00a0educational program at Falkensteiner\u00a0Academy. For Tine Brodnjak, Resident\u00a0Manager of the Falkensteiner\u00a0Iadera in the Punta Skala Resort, it\u00a0was the best training he has ever had:\u00a0\u201cThere is nothing better than testing\u00a0and improving your leadership skills\u00a0by dealing with animals like horses.\nHorses respond best to an honest relationship\u00a0which is built on authenticity, trust and respect. When working\u00a0with them, you are testing yourself to\u00a0see how you react to different types\u00a0of employees. Will they be followers\u00a0or will they be those whom you have\u00a0to push? They are either with you, or\u00a0they are simply not even paying attention\u00a0to you, just as in everyday life.\u201d\nThe trainer for \u201cLeadership Perception\u201d\u00a0is Monika Eibler. She had her\u00a0first experience with horses when she\u00a0was 5 years old and has now turned\u00a0her passion into a profession. She\u00a0provides effective, high quality horseassisted\u00a0leadership, communication\u00a0and team-building training courses\u00a0for small to midsize companies and\u00a0for large international enterprises, as\u00a0well for individuals. The benefits of\u00a0these types of training programs are\u00a0obvious; \u201cPeople learn through actual\u00a0experience. Horses give experience.\nIn addition to the rational level, the\u00a0work with horses also addresses the\u00a0emotional level. This makes learning\u00a0sustainable and defines the essential\u00a0starting point for the change process.\u201d\nFalkensteiner\nThe aim of the horse seminar is\u00a0similar to that of other leadership\u00a0seminars. It\u2019s about trust. It\u2019s about\u00a0acting authentically. It\u2019s about motivation.\u00a0It\u2019s about achieving your goal.\u00a0Elisabeth Burgis, Director of HR of the\u00a0Falkensteiner Group, sees a big difference\u00a0between this seminar and other\u00a0types of seminar, namely, the strong\u00a0impact of the experience.\nShe notes: \u201cYour experience with\u00a0these horses becomes engraved on\u00a0your memory. All of our members\u00a0of staff can feel the enthusiasm the\u00a0participants bring back with them\u00a0from the seminar and, in the end, so\u00a0can our guests.\u201d\nThe post Seminar with horses for Falkensteiner\u2019s GMs – Leaders do things differently appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2016-03-02T15:32:39+01:00", "date_modified": "2016-12-22T16:51:11+01:00", "author": { "name": "Miona Milic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/miona/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG-20240224-WA0003-e1728981138373.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/ucesnici2.jpg", "tags": [ "Falkensteiner", "team building", "training", "Team building activities" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/team-building-team-cooking-unique-activity-for-employees/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/team-building-team-cooking-unique-activity-for-employees/", "title": "Team building \u2013 Team cooking \u2013 Unique activity for employees", "content_html": "Typical team building activities became\u00a0over represented in a way, and\u00a0maybe even anticipated.
\nWhen team building comes up in a\u00a0conversation, employees already think\u00a0of paintball, bowling, weekend in\u00a0a spa center, etc., because they are\u00a0used to doing those activities.
\nTherefore it is up to companies to\u00a0come\u00a0across original team building\u00a0activities,\u00a0and give their employees\u00a0something\u00a0they don\u2019t expect.
Organizing team cooking
\nEveryone can take part, regardless\u00a0of their age and physical fitness,\u00a0because it requires no physical\u00a0efforts, like some other team building\u00a0activities.
\nCooking can be both indoor and outdoor\u00a0activity, depending on the number\u00a0of participants and the weather\u00a0conditions.
\nA team, or teams, get recipes for making\u00a0traditional meals they have to\u00a0prepare together. They have to delegate\u00a0responsibilities – who does the\u00a0chopping, who kneads, bakes, who\u00a0fries, and so on.
\nThis is an excellent way to see how\u00a0employees\u00a0function as a team, who\u00a0stands\u00a0out as a leader, and how much\u00a0time do they need to agree on\u00a0particular tasks. Participants do not\u00a0need to be professionals, considering\u00a0that a professional chef can supervise\u00a0the cooking.
\nOrganizing cooking as a multi-group\u00a0activity can be rather interesting.\u00a0For example, every group could get\u00a0a recipe for preparing the same dish\u00a0they would later on present to judges.
\nJudges could be either professional\u00a0chefs or previously selected team\u00a0members. Also, groups could prepare different\u00a0meals, and then other\u00a0groups could\u00a0evaluate it. Group whose dish wins\u00a0the most votes would\u00a0be a winner,\u00a0and win a certain award.
\n![\"Team](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/dettaglio-di-cooking-team-building.jpg\")
If the cooking is organized for just\u00a0one group, members could define\u00a0the concept themselves, or they could\u00a0get recipes for preparing lunch\u00a0or dinner for the entire group.\u00a0This is a low-pressure version of the\u00a0event, since there is no single winner,\u00a0and it can be equally fun.
\nOf course, competitive mindset could\u00a0be completely ruled out, and groups\u00a0could prepare meals for pure\u00a0fun, and enjoy them together.
\nAnyway, after they put in their efforts,\u00a0participants will enjoy trying out\u00a0traditional meals they prepared from\u00a0fresh ingredients.
Ideally, they would savor these traditional\u00a0meals in venues or places that\u00a0are traditional for the chosen area,\u00a0should the weather conditions allow.\u00a0That way they could get to know both the culture and tradition of\u00a0a certain destination.\u00a0Besides from preparing meals, participants\u00a0could also prepare zimnica\u00a0(food stored for winter) or jams.\u00a0Upon completion of the task, participants\u00a0could bring a jar of zimnica\u00a0or jam as a souvenir.
\nJar sticker could contain information\u00a0such as the date, name of the company\u00a0or names of team members that\u00a0prepared it and it would be a reminder\u00a0of the wonderful time they spent\u00a0together and the team work they\u00a0invested.
\nRecipes for preparing meals can be\u00a0more\u00a0or less complicated.
\nSo, if participants go to a destination\u00a0in Serbia, they could\u00a0prepare gibanica\u00a0(multi\u00a0layered pastry), pogaca\u00a0with\u00a0kajmak\u00a0(bread with cream\u00a0cheese),\u00a0proja\u00a0(corn\u00a0bread), sarma,\u00a0barbecue,\u00a0apple\u00a0or cherry\u00a0pies\u00a0etc.
If the event\u00a0should take place in Croatia,\u00a0participants\u00a0could make manestra\u00a0(vegetable stew), brudet\u00a0(fish\u00a0stew),\u00a0sinjski arambasici,\u00a0orahnjaca\u00a0(walnut roll), and in Slovenia, their\u00a0cooking-task could be struklji (filled\u00a0pastry),\u00a0potica (nut roll), prekmurska\u00a0gibanica\u00a0(layer cake) or sausages.
\n
\nIn Montenegro they could make\u00a0kacamak (maize porridge),\u00a0rastan,\u00a0stuffed peppers or podgoricki popeci\u00a0(veal dish), and in Macedonia\u00a0they\u00a0could cook Macedonian Goulash,\u00a0turli tava (vegetable and meat\u00a0stew), or Macedonian pogacha (type\u00a0of bread).
\nIn Bosnia and\u00a0Herzegovina, team\u00a0members could try and make tufahije\u00a0(walnut-stuffed apples), kadaif\u00a0(sweet noodles), bosanski lonac (vegetable\u00a0and meat stew), etc.
![\"Recipes\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/recepies.png\")
Whether your employees are experienced\u00a0cooks or amateurs, they are\u00a0going to find this to be a very interesting\u00a0activity.
\nCooking will provide your team a chance\u00a0to get to know each other better,\u00a0strengthen the team spirit, and enjoy\u00a0preparing and consuming local\u00a0specialties they prepared.
\nTeam members will surely have a\u00a0wonderful experience they will be\u00a0eager to repeat in another location,\u00a0and enjoy preparing area-specific\u00a0specialties.
The post Team building – Team cooking \u2013 Unique activity for employees appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Kitchen\u00a0can be the main place for organizing informal gatherings, and an excellent\u00a0place for the next team building everyone could take part in, regardless of their\u00a0age and physical fitness. Whether your employees are experienced cooks or amateurs,\u00a0they are going to find this to be a very interesting activity.\nTypical team building activities became\u00a0over represented in a way, and\u00a0maybe even anticipated.\nWhen team building comes up in a\u00a0conversation, employees already think\u00a0of paintball, bowling, weekend in\u00a0a spa center, etc., because they are\u00a0used to doing those activities.\nTherefore it is up to companies to\u00a0come\u00a0across original team building\u00a0activities,\u00a0and give their employees\u00a0something\u00a0they don\u2019t expect.\nOrganizing team cooking\nEveryone can take part, regardless\u00a0of their age and physical fitness,\u00a0because it requires no physical\u00a0efforts, like some other team building\u00a0activities.\nCooking can be both indoor and outdoor\u00a0activity, depending on the number\u00a0of participants and the weather\u00a0conditions.\nA team, or teams, get recipes for making\u00a0traditional meals they have to\u00a0prepare together. They have to delegate\u00a0responsibilities – who does the\u00a0chopping, who kneads, bakes, who\u00a0fries, and so on.\nThis is an excellent way to see how\u00a0employees\u00a0function as a team, who\u00a0stands\u00a0out as a leader, and how much\u00a0time do they need to agree on\u00a0particular tasks. Participants do not\u00a0need to be professionals, considering\u00a0that a professional chef can supervise\u00a0the cooking.\nOrganizing cooking as a multi-group\u00a0activity can be rather interesting.\u00a0For example, every group could get\u00a0a recipe for preparing the same dish\u00a0they would later on present to judges.\nJudges could be either professional\u00a0chefs or previously selected team\u00a0members. Also, groups could prepare different\u00a0meals, and then other\u00a0groups could\u00a0evaluate it. Group whose dish wins\u00a0the most votes would\u00a0be a winner,\u00a0and win a certain award.\nTeam building – Team cooking\nIf the cooking is organized for just\u00a0one group, members could define\u00a0the concept themselves, or they could\u00a0get recipes for preparing lunch\u00a0or dinner for the entire group.\u00a0This is a low-pressure version of the\u00a0event, since there is no single winner,\u00a0and it can be equally fun.\nOf course, competitive mindset could\u00a0be completely ruled out, and groups\u00a0could prepare meals for pure\u00a0fun, and enjoy them together.\nAnyway, after they put in their efforts,\u00a0participants will enjoy trying out\u00a0traditional meals they prepared from\u00a0fresh ingredients.\nIdeally, they would savor these traditional\u00a0meals in venues or places that\u00a0are traditional for the chosen area,\u00a0should the weather conditions allow.\u00a0That way they could get to know both the culture and tradition of\u00a0a certain destination.\u00a0Besides from preparing meals, participants\u00a0could also prepare zimnica\u00a0(food stored for winter) or jams.\u00a0Upon completion of the task, participants\u00a0could bring a jar of zimnica\u00a0or jam as a souvenir.\nJar sticker could contain information\u00a0such as the date, name of the company\u00a0or names of team members that\u00a0prepared it and it would be a reminder\u00a0of the wonderful time they spent\u00a0together and the team work they\u00a0invested.\nRecipes for preparing meals can be\u00a0more\u00a0or less complicated.\nSo, if participants go to a destination\u00a0in Serbia, they could\u00a0prepare gibanica\u00a0(multi\u00a0layered pastry), pogaca\u00a0with\u00a0kajmak\u00a0(bread with cream\u00a0cheese),\u00a0proja\u00a0(corn\u00a0bread), sarma,\u00a0barbecue,\u00a0apple\u00a0or cherry\u00a0pies\u00a0etc.\nIf the event\u00a0should take place in Croatia,\u00a0participants\u00a0could make manestra\u00a0(vegetable stew), brudet\u00a0(fish\u00a0stew),\u00a0sinjski arambasici,\u00a0orahnjaca\u00a0(walnut roll), and in Slovenia, their\u00a0cooking-task could be struklji (filled\u00a0pastry),\u00a0potica (nut roll), prekmurska\u00a0gibanica\u00a0(layer cake) or sausages.\n\nIn Montenegro they could make\u00a0kacamak (maize porridge),\u00a0rastan,\u00a0stuffed peppers or podgoricki popeci\u00a0(veal dish), and in Macedonia\u00a0they\u00a0could cook Macedonian Goulash,\u00a0turli tava (vegetable and meat\u00a0stew), or Macedonian pogacha (type\u00a0of bread).\n\nIn Bosnia and\u00a0Herzegovina, team\u00a0members could try and make tufahije\u00a0(walnut-stuffed apples), kadaif\u00a0(sweet noodles), bosanski lonac (vegetable\u00a0and meat stew), etc.\nRecipes\nWhether your employees are experienced\u00a0cooks or amateurs, they are\u00a0going to find this to be a very interesting\u00a0activity.\nCooking will provide your team a chance\u00a0to get to know each other better,\u00a0strengthen the team spirit, and enjoy\u00a0preparing and consuming local\u00a0specialties they prepared.\nTeam members will surely have a\u00a0wonderful experience they will be\u00a0eager to repeat in another location,\u00a0and enjoy preparing area-specific\u00a0specialties.\nThe post Team building – Team cooking \u2013 Unique activity for employees appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-11-19T13:20:57+01:00", "date_modified": "2017-12-18T12:05:48+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/depositphotos31835811original-copy.jpg", "tags": [ "cooking", "team building", "team cooking", "MUST READ", "Team building activities" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/escape-room-awaken-the-sherlock-holmes-spirit-in-you/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/escape-room-awaken-the-sherlock-holmes-spirit-in-you/", "title": "Escape room \u2013 Awaken the Sherlock Holmes spirit in you", "content_html": "The need for new experiences and events is growing. By now we all know about\u00a0paintball, the sack race, karting, bowling, karaoke, and hidden treasure hunts, but\u00a0have you ever heard of the escape room?
\nThe escape room is a new game which has recently become very popular with\u00a0companies wishing to treat their employees, as well as with individuals.
The first escape room, called \u201dOriginal\u00a0Piece\u201d was set up in the Silicon Valley,\u00a0San Francisco, in 2006 and was inspired\u00a0by the works of Agatha Christie.
\n![\"Escape](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/escape_room_2.jpg\")
In Hong Kong, China a mystery room\u00a0was opened in 2006, and in 2008 in\u00a0Kyoto, Japan. In 2011, Singapore joined\u00a0the list of cities having an escape\u00a0room.
\nAs for Europe, Switzerland and Hungary\u00a0were the first countries to create\u00a0mystery rooms.
\nIn Budapest, Hungary\u2019s capital, there\u00a0are over 30 venues for escape room,\u00a0so this game is a major attraction in\u00a0the city.This actually used to be an online game\u00a0that eventually evolved into a real\u00a0time activity.\u00a0It is based on human perception and\u00a0resourcefulness.
\n\n60 minutes
\n2 to 6 participants
\nget out
\n
It gained worldwide popularity in its\u00a0real time form and has many variations.\u00a0The key feature is that you are\u00a0locked up in a room full of mysteries\u00a0and you depend on logic and teamwork\u00a0to find an escape within 60 minutes.
\nThe escape room is designed as a\u00a0space filled with clues, including false\u00a0ones that can lead you off track.\u00a0It is designed for groups of 2 to 6 participants\u00a0regardless of age.
\nWhat is important is that you wish to\u00a0play and are willing to work in a team\u00a0solving logical problems, riddles, and\u00a0mysteries.
\n![\"Map\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/4a427a8518180e9f1b33592950e970ce.jpg\")
The objective is simple enough, you\u00a0have to try and get out of the room in\u00a060 minutes using just yours and your\u00a0team mates\u2019 reasoning skills.
\nWhen you start playing, you have the\u00a0feeling you have entered an entirely\u00a0different world and you will be focused\u00a0on getting out.
\nTo find the way out all the participants\u00a0have to work together because\u00a0no individual will make it out on their own.
\nThe escape room can have different\u00a0themes, so participants can choose\u00a0whether they want to test their abilities\u00a0in a bunker, laboratory, bank,\u00a0jail or mystery room.
Show your secret agent skills and\u00a0stop an accidentally launched nuclear\u00a0attack together with your teammates,\u00a0or find your way out as a prisoner serving\u00a0a life sentence with only one\u00a0chance for escape. Or would you rather\u00a0be a bank robber or find yourself\u00a0in the room of a crazy scientist discovering\u00a0the project he is working on.
\n![\"Escape](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/escape_room_1.jpg\")
The escape room is for people who\u00a0want to experience new, never-tried-\u00a0before things with their family,\u00a0friends, co-workers and it is especially\u00a0designed for people who want to\u00a0have fun.
\nCompanies wishing to motivate their\u00a0employees and provide them with\u00a0relief from everyday stress, but also\u00a0for the relaxation and fun of the top\u00a0management this is certainly an opportunity\u00a0not to be missed.
\nThe escape room provides an unforgettable\u00a0experience which will be\u00a0fun, motivational and relaxing for\u00a0all the participants and will prepare\u00a0them for new challenges in their professional\u00a0and private lives.
\nTry it yourself, we thought it was great!
\nThe post Escape room \u2013 Awaken the Sherlock Holmes spirit in you appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Team building activities have become an area of constantly emerging new ideas.\nThe need for new experiences and events is growing. By now we all know about\u00a0paintball, the sack race, karting, bowling, karaoke, and hidden treasure hunts, but\u00a0have you ever heard of the escape room?\nThe escape room is a new game which has recently become very popular with\u00a0companies wishing to treat their employees, as well as with individuals.\nThe escape room is a new form of indoor\u00a0adventure steadily growing in\u00a0popularity in cities around the world.\nThe first escape room, called \u201dOriginal\u00a0Piece\u201d was set up in the Silicon Valley,\u00a0San Francisco, in 2006 and was inspired\u00a0by the works of Agatha Christie.\nEscape room\nIn Hong Kong, China a mystery room\u00a0was opened in 2006, and in 2008 in\u00a0Kyoto, Japan. In 2011, Singapore joined\u00a0the list of cities having an escape\u00a0room.\nAs for Europe, Switzerland and Hungary\u00a0were the first countries to create\u00a0mystery rooms.\nIn Budapest, Hungary\u2019s capital, there\u00a0are over 30 venues for escape room,\u00a0so this game is a major attraction in\u00a0the city.This actually used to be an online game\u00a0that eventually evolved into a real\u00a0time activity.\u00a0It is based on human perception and\u00a0resourcefulness.\n\n60 minutes\n2 to 6 participants\nget out\n\nIt gained worldwide popularity in its\u00a0real time form and has many variations.\u00a0The key feature is that you are\u00a0locked up in a room full of mysteries\u00a0and you depend on logic and teamwork\u00a0to find an escape within 60 minutes.\nThe escape room is designed as a\u00a0space filled with clues, including false\u00a0ones that can lead you off track.\u00a0It is designed for groups of 2 to 6 participants\u00a0regardless of age.\nWhat is important is that you wish to\u00a0play and are willing to work in a team\u00a0solving logical problems, riddles, and\u00a0mysteries.\nMap\nThe objective is simple enough, you\u00a0have to try and get out of the room in\u00a060 minutes using just yours and your\u00a0team mates\u2019 reasoning skills.\nWhen you start playing, you have the\u00a0feeling you have entered an entirely\u00a0different world and you will be focused\u00a0on getting out.\nTo find the way out all the participants\u00a0have to work together because\u00a0no individual will make it out on their own.\nThe escape room can have different\u00a0themes, so participants can choose\u00a0whether they want to test their abilities\u00a0in a bunker, laboratory, bank,\u00a0jail or mystery room.\nShow your secret agent skills and\u00a0stop an accidentally launched nuclear\u00a0attack together with your teammates,\u00a0or find your way out as a prisoner serving\u00a0a life sentence with only one\u00a0chance for escape. Or would you rather\u00a0be a bank robber or find yourself\u00a0in the room of a crazy scientist discovering\u00a0the project he is working on.\nEscape room\nThe escape room is for people who\u00a0want to experience new, never-tried-\u00a0before things with their family,\u00a0friends, co-workers and it is especially\u00a0designed for people who want to\u00a0have fun.\nCompanies wishing to motivate their\u00a0employees and provide them with\u00a0relief from everyday stress, but also\u00a0for the relaxation and fun of the top\u00a0management this is certainly an opportunity\u00a0not to be missed.\nThe escape room provides an unforgettable\u00a0experience which will be\u00a0fun, motivational and relaxing for\u00a0all the participants and will prepare\u00a0them for new challenges in their professional\u00a0and private lives.\nTry it yourself, we thought it was great!\nThe post Escape room \u2013 Awaken the Sherlock Holmes spirit in you appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-04-07T13:26:08+02:00", "date_modified": "2017-12-15T12:53:50+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/632614_1000_667.jpg", "tags": [ "escape room", "team building", "Team building activities" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/don-t-miss-this-adventure/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/don-t-miss-this-adventure/", "title": "DON\u2019T MISS THIS ADVENTURE", "content_html": "Driving on off-road terrain takes experience and training in the techniques of surmounting the obstacles common on that type of territory or found on the artificial tracks such as steep slopes, twists, and V-ditches.
\nThanks to the growing number of manmade training tracks, off-road driving is becoming an increasingly popular form of recreation and escape from everyday stress.
\nOff-road terrainADVENTURE
\nOff-road terrain can differ in type and configuration, ranging from earth, sand, rock, to asphalt, etc., offering drivers possibilities to test both their driving and mental skills.
\nDriving on this type of terrain has its advantages and drawbacks but the aim is always the same \u2013 to pass all the obstacles as quickly as possible without getting stuck and left behind. Driving terrains leading through rural or mountain regions will bring the driver closer to the natural beauty of those areas, and also give him a chance to learn about their culture and history.
\nRegardless whether you have set off on the off-road adventure on your own or as part of a group, you will have to be aware of the techniques for overcoming obstacles and mastering the territory, not to mention the ability to know when to admit defeat, because even the most experienced of drivers may find themselves in a fix.
\nLearning about off-road driving
\nTo take part in off-road driving you have to become aware of your abilities, learn ways of overcoming obstacles, and be familiar with your vehicle and the tracks in the off-road \u201cschools\u201d are the perfect place for that. The most popular track for off-road driving in Serbia is that of the National Driving Academy \u2013 NAVAK, and in Slovenia, the \u0160panik vadba varne vo\u017enje track.
\nFor the less experienced in off-road driving, beginner terrain training can be organized, where drivers will be accompanied by instructors as they learn about overcoming basic fixed obstacles which represent the essence of terrain driving and become familiar with their vehicle\u2019s performance.
\nAfter the initial training, there is the asphalt-terrain training where candidates are introduced to driving at high speed and basic rules of safety. After the training on asphalt, drivers proceed to the terrain track which is usually a combination of earth, rock, obstacles and trees, and includes forest trails.
\nOff-road driving as a team building activity
\n![\"Off-Road](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC_4888.jpg\")
A growing number of companies are interested in organizing team building activities for their employees with the aim of encouraging a good working environment and testing their abilities.
The activities selected for the team building can vary and one of the less ordinary ones is off-road driving. Team work is essential on trips such as these. What happens when you get stuck in mud?
\nWill you work together as a team to pull out or will you blame the driver? These situations show who is the natural leader, who is willing to risk for the team, who the most resourceful members of a group are but they also throw a light on the diffident and passive part of the crew. Off-road team building activities can take anything from a single day to several days.
\nTop 5 off-road vehicles:
\nThe program is defined depending on the group and the wishes of the company, and it includes terrain vehicles, instructors, hotel accommodation and transfer to the distant location removed from the hustle and bustle of the city.
\nAlthough staying in a hotel has its distinct advantages, camping close to the off-road terrain can also be interesting. The participants can have fun making camp fires and enjoying the natural surroundings.
\nIn addition to the close contact with nature, they will also be able to get to know about the history of the location. Whether you are part of a team or come on your own, off-road driving will be an adventure that is sure to give you an adrenalin rush and make you want to come back for more.
\nThe post DON\u2019T MISS THIS ADVENTURE appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Off-road driving can be great for both seasoned professionals and amateurs who want to try something new and exciting.\nDriving on off-road terrain takes experience and training in the techniques of surmounting the obstacles common on that type of territory or found on the artificial tracks such as steep slopes, twists, and V-ditches.\nThanks to the growing number of manmade training tracks, off-road driving is becoming an increasingly popular form of recreation and escape from everyday stress.\nOff-road terrainADVENTURE\nOff-road terrain can differ in type and configuration, ranging from earth, sand, rock, to asphalt, etc., offering drivers possibilities to test both their driving and mental skills.\nDriving on this type of terrain has its advantages and drawbacks but the aim is always the same \u2013 to pass all the obstacles as quickly as possible without getting stuck and left behind. Driving terrains leading through rural or mountain regions will bring the driver closer to the natural beauty of those areas, and also give him a chance to learn about their culture and history.\nRegardless whether you have set off on the off-road adventure on your own or as part of a group, you will have to be aware of the techniques for overcoming obstacles and mastering the territory, not to mention the ability to know when to admit defeat, because even the most experienced of drivers may find themselves in a fix.\nLearning about off-road driving \nThe Dakar Rally is the best-known off-road rally, regularly run since its inception on 28th December 1978. In 2015, the Dakar will take place in Argentina, Bolivia and Chile.\nTo take part in off-road driving you have to become aware of your abilities, learn ways of overcoming obstacles, and be familiar with your vehicle and the tracks in the off-road \u201cschools\u201d are the perfect place for that. The most popular track for off-road driving in Serbia is that of the National Driving Academy \u2013 NAVAK, and in Slovenia, the \u0160panik vadba varne vo\u017enje track.\nFor the less experienced in off-road driving, beginner terrain training can be organized, where drivers will be accompanied by instructors as they learn about overcoming basic fixed obstacles which represent the essence of terrain driving and become familiar with their vehicle\u2019s performance.\nAfter the initial training, there is the asphalt-terrain training where candidates are introduced to driving at high speed and basic rules of safety. After the training on asphalt, drivers proceed to the terrain track which is usually a combination of earth, rock, obstacles and trees, and includes forest trails.\nOff-road driving as a team building activity\nA growing number of companies are interested in organizing team building activities for their employees with the aim of encouraging a good working environment and testing their abilities.\nThe activities selected for the team building can vary and one of the less ordinary ones is off-road driving. Team work is essential on trips such as these. What happens when you get stuck in mud?\nWill you work together as a team to pull out or will you blame the driver? These situations show who is the natural leader, who is willing to risk for the team, who the most resourceful members of a group are but they also throw a light on the diffident and passive part of the crew. Off-road team building activities can take anything from a single day to several days.\n\nTop 5 off-road vehicles:\n\nToyota Land Cruiser\nToyota Fj Cruiser\nJeep Wrangler Rubicon\nLand Rover LR3\nHummer H3 Alpha\n\n\nThe program is defined depending on the group and the wishes of the company, and it includes terrain vehicles, instructors, hotel accommodation and transfer to the distant location removed from the hustle and bustle of the city.\nAlthough staying in a hotel has its distinct advantages, camping close to the off-road terrain can also be interesting. The participants can have fun making camp fires and enjoying the natural surroundings.\nIn addition to the close contact with nature, they will also be able to get to know about the history of the location. Whether you are part of a team or come on your own, off-road driving will be an adventure that is sure to give you an adrenalin rush and make you want to come back for more.\nThe post DON\u2019T MISS THIS ADVENTURE appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2014-11-24T16:13:58+01:00", "date_modified": "2017-12-19T15:09:04+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/dsc9071_resize.jpg", "tags": [ "ADVENTURE", "interesting facts", "Off-road terrain", "team building", "Team building activities" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/adrenalin-parks-are-you-ready-to-take-the-challenge/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/adrenalin-parks-are-you-ready-to-take-the-challenge/", "title": "ADRENALIN PARKS \u2013 ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE CHALLENGE?", "content_html": "![\"Adrenalin](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/treasure-hunt.jpg\")
For some time now adrenalin parks have been gaining popularity in the world and in recent years their attraction has spread to the region of Southeast Europe. They are the perfect places to take a break from everyday worries and to experience a real adrenalin rush.
The park is the ideal choice for individuals who want to test their limits and for companies wishing to motivate their workers and encourage teamwork.
\nAdrenalin park give the individuals opportunity to overcome their fears, build their confidence and endurance. For members of a team building group the adrenalin park has the added benefit of helping them to develop communication skills, test their limits and see how well they do under pressure.
\nWould you try it?
\nRock climbing, high rope courses, pillar of courage, the giant swing, plateau of trust, zip line, abseiling, live table soccer, the treasure hunt are just a few of the many activities provided by these parks.
\nMany adrenalin parks offer rock climbing activities. The instructor-supervised rock climbing is a great way to test your endurance and coordination skills. The rocks are of varying height and it\u2019s up to you to decide which one you will try to mount.
\nHigh rope course is one of the most widespread adrenalin park activities. The pathways are overhung by wires spun between trees at varying heights. Depending on the height of the wire, there are green, blue, and red path (1.5 m, 7 m, and 11 m). The main challenges on the high rope course are the hanging bridge, crossing a net, swinging from a liana between platforms, etc.
\n![\"Adrenalin](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/high-rope-courses.jpg\")
If you want to test your courage the pillar of courage is just right for you. You will have to climb a spiked pillar 8 m high, stand on the top and jump. During the climb and jump you wear a safety belt made of three elastic ropes that can stretch a meter each.
Swinging back and forth on the giant swing hanging between two columns 12.5 m or 15 m high is sure to give you an adrenalin rush.
\nA great team building activity for showing trust between team members is the plateau of trust. A team member climbs a 1.5 m pillar and then jumps into the joined hands of the rest of the team gathered underneath to catch him.
\nZip line will give you a real adrenalin rush as you slide down a wire at not-so-low height (e.g. 150 m). Beside adrenalin rush, thing that will take your breath away is the fantastic view from up above.
\nAbseiling is a way of descending a rock with a rope where once you start there is no stopping until you reach the end. This is a great confidence and character building activity for individuals and a good team building activity where you show trust in your co-workers or friends holding your rope at the top.
\n![\"Adrenalin](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/paintball.jpg\")
If you want to have fun as a team and improve your mutual communication, the live table football is a very good team building activity. The players (five to a team) have to work together since they are tied together to a horizontal bar and can only move towards the ball if they do so all at the same time and in the same direction. This activity can include league competitions, especially if there are numerous participants involved.
Another activity that helps build the team spirit and communication is the treasure hunt, where the team members have to join forces to find hidden objects based on an a given assignment. For this activity, orientation is very important.
\nPaintball in adrenalin parks is another great team building activity. This game requires two teams, so if the team building involves a lot of participants no one will be left out. This activity builds team spirit but it also brings out the team leader. The point of paintball is to carry out an assignment and to eliminate the opposite team. While the treasure hunt is a favorite among women\u2019s teams, paintball is equally attractive to men\u2019s and women\u2019s teams.
\nIf you want to overcome the fear of getting lost in the grand outdoors and test your own resourcefulness, orienteering is the perfect activity for you. Here the assignment is to get to a target point as quickly as you can with the help of a map and a compass.
\nTherefore, if you want to get away from your daily life or overcome your fears, build character and test your limits visit an adrenalin park, its activities will gave you an adventure that you are not going to forget soon.
\n\nThe post ADRENALIN PARKS \u2013 ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE CHALLENGE? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "For some time now adrenalin parks have been gaining popularity in the world and in recent years their attraction has spread to the region of Southeast Europe. They are the perfect places to take a break from everyday worries and to experience a real adrenalin rush.\nThe park is the ideal choice for individuals who want to test their limits and for companies wishing to motivate their workers and encourage teamwork.\nAdrenalin park give the individuals opportunity to overcome their fears, build their confidence and endurance. For members of a team building group the adrenalin park has the added benefit of helping them to develop communication skills, test their limits and see how well they do under pressure.\n\nWould you try it?\n\nRock climbing, high rope courses, pillar of courage, the giant swing, plateau of trust, zip line, abseiling, live table soccer, the treasure hunt are just a few of the many activities provided by these parks.\nMany adrenalin parks offer rock climbing activities. The instructor-supervised rock climbing is a great way to test your endurance and coordination skills. The rocks are of varying height and it\u2019s up to you to decide which one you will try to mount.\nHigh rope course is one of the most widespread adrenalin park activities. The pathways are overhung by wires spun between trees at varying heights. Depending on the height of the wire, there are green, blue, and red path (1.5 m, 7 m, and 11 m). The main challenges on the high rope course are the hanging bridge, crossing a net, swinging from a liana between platforms, etc.\nIf you want to test your courage the pillar of courage is just right for you. You will have to climb a spiked pillar 8 m high, stand on the top and jump. During the climb and jump you wear a safety belt made of three elastic ropes that can stretch a meter each.\nSwinging back and forth on the giant swing hanging between two columns 12.5 m or 15 m high is sure to give you an adrenalin rush.\nA great team building activity for showing trust between team members is the plateau of trust. A team member climbs a 1.5 m pillar and then jumps into the joined hands of the rest of the team gathered underneath to catch him.\nZip line will give you a real adrenalin rush as you slide down a wire at not-so-low height (e.g. 150 m). Beside adrenalin rush, thing that will take your breath away is the fantastic view from up above.\nAbseiling is a way of descending a rock with a rope where once you start there is no stopping until you reach the end. This is a great confidence and character building activity for individuals and a good team building activity where you show trust in your co-workers or friends holding your rope at the top.\nIf you want to have fun as a team and improve your mutual communication, the live table football is a very good team building activity. The players (five to a team) have to work together since they are tied together to a horizontal bar and can only move towards the ball if they do so all at the same time and in the same direction. This activity can include league competitions, especially if there are numerous participants involved.\nAnother activity that helps build the team spirit and communication is the treasure hunt, where the team members have to join forces to find hidden objects based on an a given assignment. For this activity, orientation is very important.\nPaintball in adrenalin parks is another great team building activity. This game requires two teams, so if the team building involves a lot of participants no one will be left out. This activity builds team spirit but it also brings out the team leader. The point of paintball is to carry out an assignment and to eliminate the opposite team. While the treasure hunt is a favorite among women\u2019s teams, paintball is equally attractive to men\u2019s and women\u2019s teams.\nThe main challenges on the high rope course are the hanging bridge, crossing a net, swinging from a liana between platforms, etc. \nIf you want to overcome the fear of getting lost in the grand outdoors and test your own resourcefulness, orienteering is the perfect activity for you. Here the assignment is to get to a target point as quickly as you can with the help of a map and a compass.\nTherefore, if you want to get away from your daily life or overcome your fears, build character and test your limits visit an adrenalin park, its activities will gave you an adventure that you are not going to forget soon.\nM.J\nThe post ADRENALIN PARKS \u2013 ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE CHALLENGE? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2014-06-16T16:37:51+02:00", "date_modified": "2015-03-27T15:57:56+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/paintball.jpg", "tags": [ "adrenalin parks", "excitement", "team building", "Team building activities" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/bowling-sport-and-recreation-for-everyone/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/bowling-sport-and-recreation-for-everyone/", "title": "BOWLING \u2013 SPORT AND RECREATION FOR EVERYONE", "content_html": "![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/kuglanje_20.jpg\")
The origins of bowling, as usually, are supported by several theories. According to one theory, the origins of bowling date from Egypt, 3200 B.C., when, during the excavations in one child\u2019s grave, they found the remains of the bowling game.
The game consisted of 9 narrow bowling pins, 3 stone balls, 3 stone rings that the balls were probably supposed to pass through. According to another theory, the origins of bowling are related to discovery of antique Polynesian game \u201cula maika\u201d which also included bowling pins and stone balls, and in which the pins were supposed to be hit from the distance of 18m.
\nWith the time, various bowling games were appearing, in which the number of pins varied, and the game was played on various types of paths, and according to different rules. In Europe, the bowling was spreading under different names. In France, for example, it was known as \u201cquills\u201d, and in England, \u201cskittles\u201d. In Germany, people started to bowl far back in the 3rd century, and the game had religious background.
\nIn England, the bowling arouse a lot of interest, so in 1530, Henry VIII ordered bowling lanes to be constructed at his palace. Later, the bowling spread to Scotland, The Netherlands and Spain.
\nIt is still unknown how the bowling arrived to America, but, according to some excavations in California, it can be concluded that the Spaniards were those who took the game to America, in 16th century.
With time, the bowling was attracting increasing number of people, and became very suitable for betting. When the possibilities of betting appeared, the bowling became a game of chance. However, the character of the games on chance is such that it immediately enlisted the bowling among the forbidden games, as in the period when it appeared, the games of chance were forbidden.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/kuglanje_14.jpg\")
The official ban exactly explained what was allowed, and what was not, in case of bowling. However, one of the fans of this sport, found a loophole, and decided to put 10 bowling pins instead of 9, and to prolong the lane from 35 to 105cm, so the bowling could have been continued.
\nAs the bowling is a competitive sport, it includes certain rules.
Bowling pins are arranged mechanically, into four lines which make an equilateral triangle. Pins are lined on such way that in the first line there is one pin, in the second two, the third has three and in the fourth line, there are four pins. They are marked from 1 to 10, starting from the one in the first line, and finishing with the bowl number 10, which is in the last line, on the right side. Also, the bowling pins are positioned at 30cm distance from each other, and in order to be counted, they must be completely knocked down.
\nSo, in accordance with the rules, the player is allowed to play 10 rounds in which he knock down the pins, and each round allows two throws. If, during the first throw all the pins are knocked down, that is called a \u201cstrike\u201d, and then the round is finished, and in case of remaining pins, knocked down are numbered and removed. The player then throws the ball for the second time.
\nIf the player knocks down all the pins, he receives the bonus. In case of more than one player on the same path, the game is switched to another one, and so on, until all the players finish their round.
\nEach pin is 38.1cm high and 11.4cm wide, and they weigh approximately 1.5kg. As for the bowl it must not be heavier than 7.2kg and must be of a smooth surface, with three holes for the fingers. Each ball has its own weight, and it is up to each player to choose the bowl that they can easily hold.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/kuglanje_8.jpg\")
Also, the bowling shoes are part of required equipment, and the best thing is to rent them in the bowling club, as they are adjusted to the lane, since the sole is made of special materials.
As there are the rules of the game, so there is the code of conduct. According to the bowling etiquette, it is not allowed to step onto the lane if another player positioned on your left or on your right side is already there. Also, it is not allowed to take the bowl if another player is standing beside you. If it is your turn to throw, make sure to be ready the same moment, so that the game and other players do not wait for you. When your bowl, in the second throw, comes in touch with the pins, step back to your position, so as to enable another player to step onto the lane. And always stand at your position.
\nThese are just some of the basic rules of conduct, and which the players should comply with.
\nThere are two basic styles of bowling – straight and flash. Flash style implies curving line of the bowl, which first moves towards the edge of the path than changes direction and hits the pins. Naturally, there are majority of \u201csub-styles\u201d in bowling, and the position of the thumb depends on the player. This sport allows the bowl to be thrown with both hands.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/kuglanje_16.jpg\")
In order to practice bowling, you should learn some of the bowling terminology, such as Approach, Frame, Game, Headpin, Pin, Pindeck, Pocket, Release, Spare, Strike, Warp, Gutter, Bowler, Ball return, Foul line, Pit.
\nSo, Approach is a part of the lane where the player speeds up before they throw the ball, frame is one tenth of the game, game is the entire game, strike represents all the pins knocked down in one tenth of the game, headpin is the pin marked with number 1 and which stands the first in the lane, and spare represents all the pins knocked down in two throws, and so on.
\nBowling offers the opportunity to relax and entertain, as with the family and friends, so with the colleagues from work. Thus, for the employees, the bowling can be an excellent choice for organization of team building activities.
\nSimply said, bowling is a sport in which all the participants will equally feel and enjoy the entertainment. Well, perhaps the winning ones will feel it the best.
The post BOWLING \u2013 SPORT AND RECREATION FOR EVERYONE appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Origins of Bowling\nThe origins of bowling, as usually, are supported by several theories. According to one theory, the origins of bowling date from Egypt, 3200 B.C., when, during the excavations in one child\u2019s grave, they found the remains of the bowling game.\nThe game consisted of 9 narrow bowling pins, 3 stone balls, 3 stone rings that the balls were probably supposed to pass through. According to another theory, the origins of bowling are related to discovery of antique Polynesian game \u201cula maika\u201d which also included bowling pins and stone balls, and in which the pins were supposed to be hit from the distance of 18m.\nWith the time, various bowling games were appearing, in which the number of pins varied, and the game was played on various types of paths, and according to different rules. In Europe, the bowling was spreading under different names. In France, for example, it was known as \u201cquills\u201d, and in England, \u201cskittles\u201d. In Germany, people started to bowl far back in the 3rd century, and the game had religious background.\nThe first bowling tournament took place in Germany, in 1891.\nIn England, the bowling arouse a lot of interest, so in 1530, Henry VIII ordered bowling lanes to be constructed at his palace. Later, the bowling spread to Scotland, The Netherlands and Spain.\nIt is still unknown how the bowling arrived to America, but, according to some excavations in California, it can be concluded that the Spaniards were those who took the game to America, in 16th century.\nThe Rules of the Game and the Code of Conduct\nWith time, the bowling was attracting increasing number of people, and became very suitable for betting. When the possibilities of betting appeared, the bowling became a game of chance. However, the character of the games on chance is such that it immediately enlisted the bowling among the forbidden games, as in the period when it appeared, the games of chance were forbidden.\nThe official ban exactly explained what was allowed, and what was not, in case of bowling. However, one of the fans of this sport, found a loophole, and decided to put 10 bowling pins instead of 9, and to prolong the lane from 35 to 105cm, so the bowling could have been continued.\nAs the bowling is a competitive sport, it includes certain rules.\nBowling pins are arranged mechanically, into four lines which make an equilateral triangle. Pins are lined on such way that in the first line there is one pin, in the second two, the third has three and in the fourth line, there are four pins. They are marked from 1 to 10, starting from the one in the first line, and finishing with the bowl number 10, which is in the last line, on the right side. Also, the bowling pins are positioned at 30cm distance from each other, and in order to be counted, they must be completely knocked down.\nIn 1875, in America, 27 clubs joined together to make the \u201cNational Bowling Association\u201d.\nSo, in accordance with the rules, the player is allowed to play 10 rounds in which he knock down the pins, and each round allows two throws. If, during the first throw all the pins are knocked down, that is called a \u201cstrike\u201d, and then the round is finished, and in case of remaining pins, knocked down are numbered and removed. The player then throws the ball for the second time.\nIf the player knocks down all the pins, he receives the bonus. In case of more than one player on the same path, the game is switched to another one, and so on, until all the players finish their round.\nEach pin is 38.1cm high and 11.4cm wide, and they weigh approximately 1.5kg. As for the bowl it must not be heavier than 7.2kg and must be of a smooth surface, with three holes for the fingers. Each ball has its own weight, and it is up to each player to choose the bowl that they can easily hold.\nAlso, the bowling shoes are part of required equipment, and the best thing is to rent them in the bowling club, as they are adjusted to the lane, since the sole is made of special materials.\nAs there are the rules of the game, so there is the code of conduct. According to the bowling etiquette, it is not allowed to step onto the lane if another player positioned on your left or on your right side is already there. Also, it is not allowed to take the bowl if another player is standing beside you. If it is your turn to throw, make sure to be ready the same moment, so that the game and other players do not wait for you. When your bowl, in the second throw, comes in touch with the pins, step back to your position, so as to enable another player to step onto the lane. And always stand at your position.\nThese are just some of the basic rules of conduct, and which the players should comply with.\nBowling Styles and Terminology\n\u201cAmerican Bowling Congress\u201d is the biggest organizer of the bowling games in the world. \nThere are two basic styles of bowling – straight and flash. Flash style implies curving line of the bowl, which first moves towards the edge of the path than changes direction and hits the pins. Naturally, there are majority of \u201csub-styles\u201d in bowling, and the position of the thumb depends on the player. This sport allows the bowl to be thrown with both hands.\n\nIn order to practice bowling, you should learn some of the bowling terminology, such as Approach, Frame, Game, Headpin, Pin, Pindeck, Pocket, Release, Spare, Strike, Warp, Gutter, Bowler, Ball return, Foul line, Pit.\nSo, Approach is a part of the lane where the player speeds up before they throw the ball, frame is one tenth of the game, game is the entire game, strike represents all the pins knocked down in one tenth of the game, headpin is the pin marked with number 1 and which stands the first in the lane, and spare represents all the pins knocked down in two throws, and so on.\nBowling offers the opportunity to relax and entertain, as with the family and friends, so with the colleagues from work. Thus, for the employees, the bowling can be an excellent choice for organization of team building activities.\nSimply said, bowling is a sport in which all the participants will equally feel and enjoy the entertainment. Well, perhaps the winning ones will feel it the best.\nM.J.\nThe post BOWLING \u2013 SPORT AND RECREATION FOR EVERYONE appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2014-04-17T16:56:31+02:00", "date_modified": "2015-03-25T16:45:11+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/kuglanje_20.jpg", "tags": [ "bowling", "interesting facts", "team building", "Team building activities" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/which-activities-should-i-organize/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/which-activities-should-i-organize/", "title": "WHICH ACTIVITIES SHOULD I ORGANIZE?", "content_html": "Activities can include anything from sightseeing tours of historical and cultural landmarks of the location where the event is taking place, formal dinners and parties, relaxing visits to Wellness and Spa centers, or sports activities to team building and adrenalin-pumping activities, and less ordinary games, which event participants usually have little chance of experiencing on their own.
\nThis issue of SEEbtm Magazine will give you a few ideas for organizing non-standard activities in the city, and other equally interesting ones in rural surroundings.
\n![\"Royal](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Royal-Ball-Kraljevski-bal.jpg\" "\\"Royal")
City ActivitiesWhat\u2019s characteristic of cities? Cultural and historical landmarks and architecture. Never-ending rows of buildings and skyscrapers. Airports and cars. All this can come in handy when organizing a unique and unusual activity. Here\u2019s how.
\n* Royal Ball
\nA journey into the past is always interesting. Participants can feel, for a couple of hours at least, like lords and ladies at a ball organized in an impressive historical building, a city palace, castle, or a villa. If the group is not too big, costumes and ball gowns can be hired. With ball music and dance instructors teaching them the steps danced long ago, participants will enjoy themselves and feel like they are in a fairy tale. A complimentary ball-mask keepsake, bearing the name and date of the event, will add the finishing touch to an unforgettable evening.
\n* Knights\u2019 Tournament
\nIn cities that have remnants of medieval fortresses or a similarly suitable location, event participants can return to the days of chivalry and take part in a knights\u2019 tournament. The appearance and wardrobe of some of the participants can be adjusted to the occasion with costumes, medieval equipment, shields, improvised weapons, banners and other heraldic symbols. Participants can watch simulated jousting of costumed and decorated knights or can learn and try some knightly skills on their own. They can take part in the sack race, the long jump, stone throwing, the high jump, arm wrestling, and tug of war.
\n* Conquest Games in Deserted Buildings![\"Conquest](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Conquest-Games-Taktika-osvajanja.jpg\" "\\"Conquest")
An activity that inevitably gets the adrenalin going and makes participants work together and develop mutual trust while having great fun is paintball. A group is divided into two teams whose aim is to try and conquer the other team\u2019s flag while defending their own. This game can be played either indoors or outdoors. In urban environments, the adjusted inside of a deserted building can be a perfect setting for paintball. The players try to eliminate members of the opposite team by \u201cshooting\u201d them with balls of paint from a paintball rifle.
\n![\"Karting\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/karting.jpg\" "\\"Karting\\"")
* Step on the Gas
A fast and fun karting drive is another sure way to boost adrenalin levels and keep spirits high. Professional karting circuits will take care of everything, from organizing and carrying out the kart race, to the cup-awarding ceremony, complete with spurting champagne, just like at the Formula 1 races.
\n* Become a Pilot for a Day
\nIf you really want to organize an unforgettable experience for your event participants, there are pilot training schools offering a one-on-one flight experience with an instructor. The novice pilot first undergoes theoretic instruction, which gets him acquainted with the basic theory of flying, flight commands, navigation procedures, ![\"Orienteering](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Orienteering-Orijentiring.jpg\" "\\"Orienteering")
meteorological data etc. After that, the participant gets in the pilot\u2019s seat and flies the plane together with the pilot instructor. The whole experience is made complete by the pilot\u2019s diploma awarded after the flight (fake, of course, but bound to get a smile out of the participant who receives it.)
* Orienteering
\nOrienteering is a sport that puts the competitors\u2019 orientation abilities to the test. Their task is to find a series of checkpoints on a terrain in as little time as possible with the help of a marked map and compass. Usually the sequence in which the checkpoints should be found is also given, although some competitions allow the competitors to choose the order in which they look for the checkpoints. Besides being an ideal outdoor pastime, this activity can be organized in urban surroundings, around city streets and buildings.
\n![\"Camping](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Camping-Kampovanje.jpg\" "\\"Camping")
\n
* Camping around a Fire
\nThere is nothing that spells freedom like sleeping under the open skies. In areas where camping is allowed, tents can be set up, a camp fire lit, potatoes roasted on the hot ashes, and guitar-playing is sure to follow. Setting up camp and lighting the campfire are activities that everyone can take part in as team building and recreational activities. With the beautiful sounds of nature and the view changing with every hour of the ebbing day, only the sky is the limit for this unforgettable experience.
\n* Treasury Hunt
\nNature provides a great environment for discovering ourselves and the things that surround us. A treasure hunt has always had its charm, not only for the true gold diggers of the \u201cgold rush\u201d era but for everyone taking part in this type of game. A group is given a lead and a set of problems to be resolved in order to find the next mark that will lead them to the goal \u2013 the \u201cburied treasure\u201d. The problems the participants have to resolve to get to the following mark can be something from their area of expertise or profession or can be typical questions from a seminar they have attended. Of course, they can also be simply entertaining in character or problems whose solving requires basic orientation skills or knowledge of natural laws.
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A particularly interesting trend in activities organized in rural areas is creating an authentic experience through learning about and taking part in old arts and crafts and local customs and traditions.
\nNothing tastes so good as freshly picked fruit. City dwellers rarely get the chance to do that so working in vineyards, orchards, and gardens, picking fruit and vegetables and then enjoying the fruit of their labors is a perfect experience. People become aware of the process, work, and effort required to bring fresh fruit to their table and they enjoy eating fresh, healthy, organic food to boot.
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their hand making things with the help and instruction of the villagers. Taking part in these activities allows participants to experience first hand local customs and culture and to show their creativity and skillfulness, maybe even discover a talent for a certain technique or art form.
These activities can involve various traditional techniques like pottery, straw painting, and making souvenirs out of straw, making items from home-made felt, making artifacts in wood or stone or \u201clicider\u201d cakes for which dough is kneaded and baked and then decorated and painted with figures of dolls, hearts, and knights on horseback.
\nThose who took part in making these items will take handiwork home as keepsakes, along with plenty of ideas and a truly authentic experience.
\nThe possibilities are endless, and the ones we have listed here are only a few of them. It\u2019s simply of matter of turning to tradition and customs, local crafts, natural riches, and keeping a creative and open-minded approach to new experiences.
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\n", "content_text": "Activities can include anything from sightseeing tours of historical and cultural landmarks of the location where the event is taking place, formal dinners and parties, relaxing visits to Wellness and Spa centers, or sports activities to team building and adrenalin-pumping activities, and less ordinary games, which event participants usually have little chance of experiencing on their own.\nThis issue of SEEbtm Magazine will give you a few ideas for organizing non-standard activities in the city, and other equally interesting ones in rural surroundings.\nCity Activities\nWhat\u2019s characteristic of cities? Cultural and historical landmarks and architecture. Never-ending rows of buildings and skyscrapers. Airports and cars. All this can come in handy when organizing a unique and unusual activity. Here\u2019s how.\n* Royal Ball\nA journey into the past is always interesting. Participants can feel, for a couple of hours at least, like lords and ladies at a ball organized in an impressive historical building, a city palace, castle, or a villa. If the group is not too big, costumes and ball gowns can be hired. With ball music and dance instructors teaching them the steps danced long ago, participants will enjoy themselves and feel like they are in a fairy tale. A complimentary ball-mask keepsake, bearing the name and date of the event, will add the finishing touch to an unforgettable evening.\n* Knights\u2019 Tournament\nIn cities that have remnants of medieval fortresses or a similarly suitable location, event participants can return to the days of chivalry and take part in a knights\u2019 tournament. The appearance and wardrobe of some of the participants can be adjusted to the occasion with costumes, medieval equipment, shields, improvised weapons, banners and other heraldic symbols. Participants can watch simulated jousting of costumed and decorated knights or can learn and try some knightly skills on their own. They can take part in the sack race, the long jump, stone throwing, the high jump, arm wrestling, and tug of war.\n* Conquest Games in Deserted Buildings\nAn activity that inevitably gets the adrenalin going and makes participants work together and develop mutual trust while having great fun is paintball. A group is divided into two teams whose aim is to try and conquer the other team\u2019s flag while defending their own. This game can be played either indoors or outdoors. In urban environments, the adjusted inside of a deserted building can be a perfect setting for paintball. The players try to eliminate members of the opposite team by \u201cshooting\u201d them with balls of paint from a paintball rifle.\n* Step on the Gas\nA fast and fun karting drive is another sure way to boost adrenalin levels and keep spirits high. Professional karting circuits will take care of everything, from organizing and carrying out the kart race, to the cup-awarding ceremony, complete with spurting champagne, just like at the Formula 1 races.\n* Become a Pilot for a Day\nIf you really want to organize an unforgettable experience for your event participants, there are pilot training schools offering a one-on-one flight experience with an instructor. The novice pilot first undergoes theoretic instruction, which gets him acquainted with the basic theory of flying, flight commands, navigation procedures, meteorological data etc. After that, the participant gets in the pilot\u2019s seat and flies the plane together with the pilot instructor. The whole experience is made complete by the pilot\u2019s diploma awarded after the flight (fake, of course, but bound to get a smile out of the participant who receives it.)\n* Orienteering\nOrienteering is a sport that puts the competitors\u2019 orientation abilities to the test. Their task is to find a series of checkpoints on a terrain in as little time as possible with the help of a marked map and compass. Usually the sequence in which the checkpoints should be found is also given, although some competitions allow the competitors to choose the order in which they look for the checkpoints. Besides being an ideal outdoor pastime, this activity can be organized in urban surroundings, around city streets and buildings.\n\n \nActivities for Rural Environments\n* Camping around a Fire\nThere is nothing that spells freedom like sleeping under the open skies. In areas where camping is allowed, tents can be set up, a camp fire lit, potatoes roasted on the hot ashes, and guitar-playing is sure to follow. Setting up camp and lighting the campfire are activities that everyone can take part in as team building and recreational activities. With the beautiful sounds of nature and the view changing with every hour of the ebbing day, only the sky is the limit for this unforgettable experience.\n* Treasury Hunt\nNature provides a great environment for discovering ourselves and the things that surround us. A treasure hunt has always had its charm, not only for the true gold diggers of the \u201cgold rush\u201d era but for everyone taking part in this type of game. A group is given a lead and a set of problems to be resolved in order to find the next mark that will lead them to the goal \u2013 the \u201cburied treasure\u201d. The problems the participants have to resolve to get to the following mark can be something from their area of expertise or profession or can be typical questions from a seminar they have attended. Of course, they can also be simply entertaining in character or problems whose solving requires basic orientation skills or knowledge of natural laws.\n* Village Arts and Crafts\nA particularly interesting trend in activities organized in rural areas is creating an authentic experience through learning about and taking part in old arts and crafts and local customs and traditions.\nNothing tastes so good as freshly picked fruit. City dwellers rarely get the chance to do that so working in vineyards, orchards, and gardens, picking fruit and vegetables and then enjoying the fruit of their labors is a perfect experience. People become aware of the process, work, and effort required to bring fresh fruit to their table and they enjoy eating fresh, healthy, organic food to boot.\nArts and crafts are usually characterized by folk handiwork and the use of traditional techniques. A group can be taken to a village household or an old crafts workshop, where locals will introduce them to the secrets and skills of an old trade. Then the members of the group can try their hand making things with the help and instruction of the villagers. Taking part in these activities allows participants to experience first hand local customs and culture and to show their creativity and skillfulness, maybe even discover a talent for a certain technique or art form.\nThese activities can involve various traditional techniques like pottery, straw painting, and making souvenirs out of straw, making items from home-made felt, making artifacts in wood or stone or \u201clicider\u201d cakes for which dough is kneaded and baked and then decorated and painted with figures of dolls, hearts, and knights on horseback.\nThose who took part in making these items will take handiwork home as keepsakes, along with plenty of ideas and a truly authentic experience.\nThe possibilities are endless, and the ones we have listed here are only a few of them. It\u2019s simply of matter of turning to tradition and customs, local crafts, natural riches, and keeping a creative and open-minded approach to new experiences.\nThe post WHICH ACTIVITIES SHOULD I ORGANIZE? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2013-10-02T08:50:58+02:00", "date_modified": "2016-10-21T15:00:06+02:00", "author": { "name": "Miona Milic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/miona/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG-20240224-WA0003-e1728981138373.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/karting.jpg", "tags": [ "activities", "orienteering", "team building", "treasury hunt", "Team building activities" ] } ] }