Who says team building means hiring a coach, heading out of the city and spending weeks organising everything? Sometimes, all it takes to bring your team closer together is a change of scenery for a few hours and a fresh look at your own workspace.
In Valencia, coworking spaces can be the perfect starting point for team activities, group exercises and small corporate events. At Wayco, you also have four different spaces, meeting rooms, communal areas, terraces, cafés and a community of professionals to share experiences with. Everything you need to break out of your usual routine without making things too complicated.
Why organise team building in your own coworking space?
Organising a team-building activity away from the office can be a great option, but it isn’t always the most practical one. Coordinating transport, finding a venue that suits everyone, booking activities and working around people’s schedules can turn a simple idea into quite a lot of work.
Holding it in your own coworking space has one obvious advantage: you cut down on logistics and make the most of an environment your team already knows.
But at Wayco, there’s another benefit: you don’t have to hold every team-building activity at your usual Wayco location. With four spaces across Valencia, you can change the atmosphere simply by changing your address.
Fancy a different kind of working morning? Try the terrace at Wayco Cabanyal, with the Mediterranean as your backdrop. Planning a brainstorming session? The Crisol room at Wayco Ruzafa could be the perfect setting. Looking for a different kind of breakfast or coffee break? Head over to the café at Wayco Pizarro. And if you’re after somewhere a little quieter and more familiar, you can make the most of the communal areas at Abastos.
It feels like a break from the usual routine without having to organise a day trip. You’re still at Wayco, but you get a different setting, a different pace and, sometimes, even different desk neighbours.
The key is not to think only in terms of a one-off special activity, but to create a different kind of moment that helps your team communicate, collaborate and get to know one another better.
Creative ideas to bring your team together
You don’t need to organise a city-wide scavenger hunt to enjoy some team building. Here are a few simple ideas you can adapt to your team’s size, pace and personality.
A team tournament or challenge in the communal areas
Split everyone into small groups and organise a tournament of quick-fire challenges. It could be a general knowledge quiz, a creative challenge, a building competition using simple materials or even a game designed around your own company.
Wayco’s meeting rooms and communal areas make it easy to step away from the usual meeting format and create a more relaxed atmosphere. The point isn’t really who wins, but getting people who usually work on different projects to collaborate towards a shared goal.
You can even make use of our different spaces: set one challenge at Abastos, another at Ruzafa, and finish the competition at Cabanyal.
A little prize for the winning team never hurts, either.
An informal brainstorming session on the terrace
Organise an ideas session, put out some snacks and give your team a specific challenge to work on together. It could be a new campaign, an idea for improving an internal process or suggestions for your next company event.
The terrace at Wayco Cabanyal is an especially appealing option if you want to break away from the usual routine. Natural light, fresh air and the Port as a backdrop can make a real difference to the mood of a meeting.
And if your team needs a fresh dose of inspiration another time, you can always try a different Wayco. Sometimes, a change of address can help get the ideas flowing again.
Make the most of Wayco community networking events
Team building can also mean opening your team up to new people.
The Wayco community organises activities and meet-ups that bring together professionals from different companies and sectors. Attending one of these events as a team is an easy way to encourage networking within your group while discovering new ways of working and connecting with others.
You could turn it into a little challenge: everyone has to speak to someone new, find out what they do, discover something they have in common and then share it with the rest of the team.
It’s a simple activity that combines community, communication and networking, without having to organise an event from scratch.
A team breakfast or lunch somewhere different
Sometimes, the best team building is simply sitting down together without talking about tasks, deadlines or meetings.
Organise a team breakfast or lunch and choose somewhere different from your usual spot. If everyone normally eats separately, booking a communal area or making the most of one of Wayco’s cafés can turn an ordinary break into a chance to connect.
For example, you could start the day with breakfast at the café at Wayco Pizarro, spend some time working together afterwards and finish with an activity in one of its communal areas.
You could also add a simple icebreaker: ask everyone to share something the rest of the team doesn’t know about them, a recommendation for something to do in Valencia or their favourite discovery of the past month.
There’s no need to force deep conversations. Simply sharing a table can help people connect.
Get to know other professionals in the coworking community
One of the advantages of working in a coworking space is that your team isn’t isolated. You’re surrounded by people, businesses and projects from all sorts of backgrounds.
Why not make the most of that by organising an informal networking activity? Set up small groups and arrange five- or ten-minute conversations with other members of the community. Everyone can talk about what they do, the projects they’re working on or the kind of collaboration they’re looking for.
Además de fomentar la cohesión dentro del equipo, este tipo de actividad ayuda a conocer mejor el ecosistema profesional que rodea a la empresa.
And if your team usually works from one of the four Wayco locations, you could even turn it into a mini tour: visit another space, meet its community and discover what it’s like to work there.
Who knows? An informal conversation could lead to a new collaboration, a useful contact or simply a great coffee shared with someone new.
How to organise your team-building activity at Wayco
La buena noticia es que no necesitas convertirte en organizador profesional de eventos para poner en marcha ninguna de estas ideas.
Lo primero es elegir el formato que mejor encaje con tu equipo: una sala de reuniones para una dinámica más estructurada, una zona común para un juego o actividad informal, una terraza para un desayuno o brainstorming, o incluso una combinación de varios espacios.
And here’s another option: make moving between Wayco locations part of the activity itself. You could start the day at your usual workspace and finish at another location. Moving from Abastos to Ruzafa, from Pizarro to Cabanyal or the other way round takes very little travel time, but it can make a real difference to the experience.
From there, you can arrange the space booking and ask the Wayco team for help with any questions about using the facilities or organising the practical details.
You can also make the most of community events and tailor the experience to your team’s goals.
If you’d like to organise your next team-building activity without leaving your working environment, at Wayco you can book the meeting room or area that best suits your team and, why not, discover another of our four spaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is team building, and why is it important for a business?
Team building brings together activities designed to improve relationships and collaboration within a team. The aim goes beyond simply having a good time: it’s about strengthening communication, building trust, making teamwork easier and creating a stronger sense of belonging.
When they’re well planned, these activities can help colleagues get to know one another better and work together more smoothly in their day-to-day roles.
Can I organise a team-building activity in a coworking space?
Yes. In fact, a coworking space offers a range of settings to suit different formats: meeting rooms for structured activities, communal areas for more informal challenges, terraces for breakfasts or creative sessions, and community events that help people expand their networks.
At Wayco, you also have four different spaces across Valencia, so you can change the setting without having to find a new venue for every activity.
How much time should we set aside for a team-building activity?
There’s no set duration. An activity could last an hour, perhaps as part of a working morning, or a full day if you’d like to combine several activities.
For a simple session, one to two hours may be enough. The important thing is to choose a duration that suits your goal and your team’s schedule.
What’s the difference between team building and a social activity for employees?
The main difference is the objective. A social activity is primarily about switching off and enjoying time together, whereas team building has a specific team-related goal: improving communication, encouraging collaboration, building trust or strengthening relationships between colleagues.
That doesn’t mean it has to be serious or overly corporate. In fact, the more natural and enjoyable the activity, the easier it is for everyone to get involved.
