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If you’ve noticed morale in the office is running a little low, or you simply want to help your colleagues get to know each other better, one of the best ways to shake things up is to take your team out for a teambuilding day. This is good as it gets the entire group together in a different city and means that you can get out of your comfort zone and have a go at a range of different activities.

Hire a coach to London and head off to the capital for a fun day of bonding. This could be in the form of group activities or simply a day out to get the team talking and inspired. The best team days are the ones which get people talking to members of the team they wouldn’t normally interact with in the office, so think about ways you can throw people together in unusual situations.

Lots of companies organise treasure hunts in London, so split your team into groups and hand them their first clue. Send them off to track down the hidden treasure and give everyone a meeting place at the end of the afternoon so you can all reunite with a well-deserved drink. Alternatively, an Apprentice-style challenge can be fun; for example, sending each group off to source an unusual item. This also promotes creative thinking, which is a useful skill back in the workplace.

If you’d prefer a more sedate affair, why not make it a fun day out? Head to London Zoo or to one of the museums in Kensington, or set your team a market challenge. Let everyone loose on a market and ask them to come back with the strangest item they can find for as little money as possible, with a special prize for the winner.

For a more professional, productive day, take your team off to a teambuilding day or motivational talk by a specialist. There are lots of experts who hold special events in the City, so find out if there’s anything suitable for your industry. If not, there are lots of great general talks and exhibitions held in central London that will prove beneficial for your company.

There are lots of reasons why it’s good to get your team motivated and working as a unit. A day out is one of the best ways to do this, as it means they will feel more relaxed outside the office environment and will be able to take more away from the day on a personal level.

Kassandra Kowalski has been organising teambuilding events for businesses across the UK for the past seven years and recommends London as a city of almost limitless possibilities