The Highland Games

What are “Highland Games”?

“Highland Games” have existed in Scotland since the 11th Century AD. They say that King Malcolm the third announced a foot race to the summit of Craig Choinnich. The goal was to find the fastest runners in the country and to make them the king’s personal courier.

When we talk about the “Highland Games” today, we mean a rustic form of measuring strength that also offers a good amount of Scottish tradition and folklore. Highland Games are often organised as summer party or company party ,because they take place outdoors.

Smart combinations for noticeably greater impact

The Highland Games (Level 1) are ideal as an introduction to team events – and as a strong foundation for sustainably strengthening team spirit, motivation and a sense of unity.

The perfect next step is the Level-2-format Chain Reaction XXL, in which the shared experience is enhanced by reflection and visible collaboration – for greater depth and direct transfer into everyday working life.

Highland Games are perfect for:

• Involvement in kick-offs and team days – as an energetic impulse that connects teams and unleashes new momentum
• Stand-alone team event activity – as an emotional highlight that creates community and has a lasting effect
• Onboarding & Company Parties – to quickly integrate new colleagues and bring team culture to life

The added value of the Highland Games at a glance:

✔  Team trust that carries you through everyday life: Shared challenges create genuine trust – and thus better cooperation in day-to-day business.

✔   Clearer communication – even in stressful situations: Dynamic situations and time pressure quickly reveal what works. This is precisely what strengthens communication, coordination and decision-making skills.

✔   Roles & Strengths become apparent: Who leads? Who connects? Who structures? The Highland Games bring talents to life – and thus make them useful for everyday life.

✔   A sense of unity instead of a lone wolf mentality: Experience teams: Success can only be achieved together. This strengthens belonging and reduces silos in the long term.

✔   More responsibility through personal initiative: Participants take on tasks voluntarily, act independently and actively contribute to success – a strong transfer to the world of work.

✔   Greater resilience through shared experiences of success: The team learns to use setbacks as part of the game – and develops more composure and cohesion in difficult phases.

✔   Making culture tangible – not just talking about it: Values such as solidarity, fairness, courage and mutual support are not explained, but experienced – and thus remain in the mind.

✔   Long-term loyalty through emotional experiences: People don’t remember meetings – they remember moments. The event acts as an emotional anchor and strengthens motivation and employer loyalty.

Highland Games is BITOU Level 1

The Highland Games team event is located on Level 1.
It stands for fun, community and a shared highlight that brings teams together and provides new energy.

This is primarily about what teams often need most urgently:

Get away from everyday life, laugh together, share experiences – and thereby noticeably strengthen team spirit and motivation. Particularly effective for integrating new colleagues and promoting cohesion.

BITOU Level 1 is particularly suitable for:

• if you want to give your team a shared experience & want to give someone a boost of motivation
• as a kick-off, team event, summer party or celebration
• when the focus is on connection, lightness and team spirit

Those who want to measurably improve communication, coordination and collaboration in the next step can rely on Level 1 ideal– with Level-2-formats as Turn Around, combine experience with reflection and transfer.