{"id":15958,"date":"2024-09-05T10:06:13","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T08:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitou.net\/?page_id=15958"},"modified":"2025-12-01T13:32:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T12:32:10","slug":"team-building-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/team-building\/team-building-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Team building programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"block-intro pt10 pt12@sm pt16@md pt20@lg pt24@xl pb4\" id=\"block_acf-block-692d8ac93a72c\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<h1 class=\"mb6 mb8@sm mb12@xl f7x@xl measure-tight ta-center mx-auto\">Team-building programs \u2013 strengthening cooperation, building trust<\/h1>\n\t\t<p class=\"f5 f4@lg my0 measure-wide c-text-sub ta-center mx-auto\">Team-building programs are the key to successful collaboration within a company.\r\nThey promote a sense of unity, improve communication and build trust \u2013 important foundations for efficient, motivated teams. In times of digitalisation, remote working and constant change, team-building programs help to strengthen loyalty and motivation in the long term.\r\n\r\nWhether it&#8217;s a company outing, outdoor event or moderated team training, BITOU develops formats that are fun and at the same time have a noticeable effect on team dynamics and work culture.\r\n<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"block-cta-area  pb10 pb12@sm pb16@md pb20@lg pb24@xl \" id=\"block_acf-block-692d8ac93ab09\">\n    <div class=\"container ta-center\">\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"mt8 mt10@xl mt12@4xl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/team-development\/team-development-measures\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button-primary\">Go directly to the overview of team-building programs<\/a><\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"block-slider pt10 pt12@sm pt16@md pt20@lg pt24@xl pb10 pb12@sm pb16@md pb20@lg pb24@xl \" id=\"block_acf-block-692d8ac93ab21\">\n\t<div class=\"p-relative tiny-slider tiny-slider--5\"><div><picture class=\"d-flex jc-center ai-flex-start\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/QuerDurchsHotel_06_klein.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/QuerDurchsHotel_06_klein.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 640px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/QuerDurchsHotel_06_klein-640x426.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/QuerDurchsHotel_06_klein.jpg\" alt=\"QuerDurchsHotel 06 klein\" class=\"object-cover h-50vw h-30vw@sm h-22vw@md h-16vw@lg h-15vw@xl\"><\/picture><\/div><div><picture class=\"d-flex jc-center ai-flex-start\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/OnThinIce_03_klein.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/OnThinIce_03_klein.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 640px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/OnThinIce_03_klein-640x426.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/OnThinIce_03_klein.jpg\" alt=\"OnThinIce 03 klein\" class=\"object-cover h-50vw h-30vw@sm h-22vw@md h-16vw@lg h-15vw@xl\"><\/picture><\/div><div><picture class=\"d-flex jc-center ai-flex-start\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/RS-Galerie_10.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/RS-Galerie_10.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 640px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/RS-Galerie_10-640x426.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/RS-Galerie_10.jpg\" alt=\"Teamevent outdoor\" class=\"object-cover h-50vw h-30vw@sm h-22vw@md h-16vw@lg h-15vw@xl\"><\/picture><\/div><div><picture class=\"d-flex jc-center ai-flex-start\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/Code-Crackers_05.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/Code-Crackers_05.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 640px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/Code-Crackers_05-640x427.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/Code-Crackers_05.jpg\" alt=\"Code Crackers 05\" class=\"object-cover h-50vw h-30vw@sm h-22vw@md h-16vw@lg h-15vw@xl\"><\/picture><\/div><div><picture class=\"d-flex jc-center ai-flex-start\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/10\/Galerie_02.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/10\/Galerie_02.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 640px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/10\/Galerie_02-640x426.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/10\/Galerie_02.jpg\" alt=\"Galerie 02\" class=\"object-cover h-50vw h-30vw@sm h-22vw@md h-16vw@lg h-15vw@xl\"><\/picture><\/div><div><picture class=\"d-flex jc-center ai-flex-start\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/RaceForSpace_04_klein.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/RaceForSpace_04_klein.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 640px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/RaceForSpace_04_klein-640x426.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/RaceForSpace_04_klein.jpg\" alt=\"RaceForSpace 04 klein\" class=\"object-cover h-50vw h-30vw@sm h-22vw@md h-16vw@lg h-15vw@xl\"><\/picture><\/div><div><picture class=\"d-flex jc-center ai-flex-start\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Teamolympiade_04.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Teamolympiade_04.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 640px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Teamolympiade_04-640x427.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Teamolympiade_04.jpg\" alt=\"Teamolympiade 04\" class=\"object-cover h-50vw h-30vw@sm h-22vw@md h-16vw@lg h-15vw@xl\"><\/picture><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"block-two-columns-flexible pt20 pt24@md pt32@lg pt40@xl \" id=\"anker1\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n        \n\t\t<div class=\"grid row-gaps\">\n            \n        <div class=\"cell mb8 mb0@md 12 6@md\">\n            <div class=\"column\"><div class=\"column__module\"><div class=\"mx-auto  \"><h2>What team-building activities are available?<\/h2>\n<p>Team-building activities are as diverse as the teams themselves. Depending on the objective, different formats are suitable at different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/bitou-4-level-system\/\">levels<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/teamevents\/\"><strong data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1725\">Classic team events<\/strong><\/a> such as team Olympics or Highland Games \u2013 for fun, energy and cohesion<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/teambuilding\/\"><strong data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1847\">Intelligent team-building formats <\/strong><\/a>such as the Cake Factory or Chain Reaction AI \u2013 for communication, reflection and team learning<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/teamentwicklung\/\"><strong data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1974\">Team development measures<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 for role clarification, feedback and sustainable development<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/teamevents\/virtuelle-teamevents\/\"><strong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2157\">Virtual formats<\/strong> <\/a>\u2013 for distributed teams who still want to experience closeness and team spirit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"cell 12 6@md\">\n            <div class=\"column\"><div class=\"column__module\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Teammoploy_Motiv-unten-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Teammoploy Motiv unten\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"block-text  pb4\" id=\"block_acf-block-692d8ac93ab6e\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"f6@xl mx-auto\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f<br \/>\nThe <strong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"119\">Chain Reaction XXL<\/strong> event was a complete success! Despite initial scepticism (&#8220;Oh dear, what are we doing here?&#8221;), everyone quickly got excited and had <strong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"258\" data-is-only-node=\"\">a lot of fun<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"549\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Project manager <strong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"284\">Tom<\/strong> and the BITOU team did a great job organising the event, and I received nothing but positive feedback. Even minor challenges with the location did not dampen the great atmosphere. A successful experience that we would gladly recommend!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211; RWT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"block-cta-area  pb10 pb12@sm pb16@md pb20@lg pb24@xl \" id=\"block_acf-block-692d8ac93ab86\">\n    <div class=\"container ta-center\">\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"mt8 mt10@xl mt12@4xl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/team-event\/individualization-of-chain-reaction-xxl\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button-primary\">Read a testimonial<\/a><\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"overflow-hidden block-event-boxes pt10 pt12@sm pt16@md pt20@lg pt24@xl pb4\" id=\"16874\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <h2 class=\" ta-center mx-auto like-h3\">Team-building measures by BITOU<\/h2>\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"grid full thirds@lg\">\n            <div class=\"cell d-flex mb4 mb8@md mb0@lg\">\n    <article class=\"p-relative bg-white mb4 w-100 pa2 pa4@sm pa6@md pa2@lg pa4@xl d-flex flex-col flex-row@sm flex-col@lg shadow1 h-100\">\n        <div class=\"p-relative\"\n            <picture class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 w-40@sm w-100@lg\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/team-building\/code-crackers\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/BITOU-code-crackers-Teamevent-640x256.jpg\" alt=\"Code Crackers \u2013 Finding the solution together\" class=\"object-cover h-50vw h40@sm h56@xl\"><\/a>\n            <\/picture><\/div>\n        <div class=\"w-60@sm w-100@lg pl6@sm pl0@lg d-flex flex-col flex-grow-1@lg\">\n\n            <!-- Participants, Duration, What kind of event -->\n            <div class=\"d-flex flex-wrap jc-center jc-flex-start@sm jc-center@lg py2 pt0@sm py2@lg bb bc-contour\">\n                <div class=\"d-flex ai-center mr2\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/bitou\/assets\/images\/icons.svg#user-friends\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                    <span class=\"f8 f7@xl\">4 \u2013 1000<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"d-flex ai-center mr2\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/bitou\/assets\/images\/icons.svg#clock\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                    <span class=\"f8 f7@xl\">60 &#8211; 120 minutes<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"d-flex ai-center\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/bitou\/assets\/images\/icons.svg#tag\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                    <span class=\"f8 f7@xl\">Face to Face<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Headline + Text -->\n            <div class=\"pa4 px0@sm pa4@lg flex-grow-1\">\n                <h3 class=\"mb4 f5@lg f4@xl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/team-building\/code-crackers\/\" class=\"lh-title c-text h:c-text-sub\">Code Crackers \u2013 Finding the solution together<\/a><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"f7 f6@xl\"><p>This interactive team-building exercise focuses on communication, logic and trust.<br \/>\nOnly when all information is shared and clues are cleverly combined will the team succeed in cracking the code.<br \/>\nCode Crackers strengthens cooperation, decision-making skills and a shared sense of achievement \u2013 with excitement and fun.<\/p>\n<p>Ideal for teams who want to train their communication and problem-solving skills in a playful way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"d-flex flex-wrap ai-stretch w-100 jc-space-between px4 px0@sm px4@lg pt4\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/team-building\/code-crackers\/\" class=\"button f6 pa0\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n                            <span>Details<\/span>                            \n                        <\/a>\n\n                        <strong class=\"pr12\"><\/strong>\n                        \n                        <div class=\"p-absolute bottom-0 right-0 ml2\">\n                            <a href=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15958?add-to-cart=15624\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-product_id=\"15624\" data-product_sku=\"\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button-secondary product_type_simple add_to_cart_button ajax_add_to_cart cv-tooltip pa3\" title=\"Add to favorites\" aria-label=\"Add to favorites\">\n                                <svg class=\"icon w8 h8 flex-shrink-0 c-white\">\n                                    <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/bitou\/assets\/images\/icons.svg#heart\"><\/use>\n                                <\/svg>\n                                <span class=\"cv-tooltiptext bold\">Add to favorites<\/span>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cell d-flex mb4 mb8@md mb0@lg\">\n    <article class=\"p-relative bg-white mb4 w-100 pa2 pa4@sm pa6@md pa2@lg pa4@xl d-flex flex-col flex-row@sm flex-col@lg shadow1 h-100\">\n        <div class=\"p-relative\"\n            <picture class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 w-40@sm w-100@lg\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/team-building\/chain-reaction-xxl\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/10\/Kettenreaktion_Header_XXL-640x256.jpg\" alt=\"Chain reaction XXL \u2013 collaboration that becomes visible\" class=\"object-cover h-50vw h40@sm h56@xl\"><\/a>\n            <\/picture><\/div>\n        <div class=\"w-60@sm w-100@lg pl6@sm pl0@lg d-flex flex-col flex-grow-1@lg\">\n\n            <!-- Participants, Duration, What kind of event -->\n            <div class=\"d-flex flex-wrap jc-center jc-flex-start@sm jc-center@lg py2 pt0@sm py2@lg bb bc-contour\">\n                <div class=\"d-flex ai-center mr2\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/bitou\/assets\/images\/icons.svg#user-friends\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                    <span class=\"f8 f7@xl\">6 \u2013 3.000 <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"d-flex ai-center mr2\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/bitou\/assets\/images\/icons.svg#clock\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                    <span class=\"f8 f7@xl\">60-180 minutes<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"d-flex ai-center\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/bitou\/assets\/images\/icons.svg#tag\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                    <span class=\"f8 f7@xl\">Face to Face<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Headline + Text -->\n            <div class=\"pa4 px0@sm pa4@lg flex-grow-1\">\n                <h3 class=\"mb4 f5@lg f4@xl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/team-building\/chain-reaction-xxl\/\" class=\"lh-title c-text h:c-text-sub\">Chain reaction XXL \u2013 collaboration that becomes visible<\/a><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"f7 f6@xl\"><p>In the Chain Reaction XXL, teams experience how communication, planning and precision interlock. Together, they create a fascinating work of art that only works if everyone works together perfectly.<br \/>\nThis team-building activity promotes coordination, trust and a strong sense of unity \u2013 ideal for large groups who want to experience working together.<\/p>\n<p>Perfect for strengthening cooperation in a playful way and making team processes visible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"d-flex flex-wrap ai-stretch w-100 jc-space-between px4 px0@sm px4@lg pt4\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/team-building\/chain-reaction-xxl\/\" class=\"button f6 pa0\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n                            <span>Details<\/span>                            \n                        <\/a>\n\n                        <strong class=\"pr12\"><\/strong>\n                        \n                        <div class=\"p-absolute bottom-0 right-0 ml2\">\n                            <a href=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15958?add-to-cart=74\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-product_id=\"74\" data-product_sku=\"\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button-secondary product_type_simple add_to_cart_button ajax_add_to_cart cv-tooltip pa3\" title=\"Add to favorites\" aria-label=\"Add to favorites\">\n                                <svg class=\"icon w8 h8 flex-shrink-0 c-white\">\n                                    <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/bitou\/assets\/images\/icons.svg#heart\"><\/use>\n                                <\/svg>\n                                <span class=\"cv-tooltiptext bold\">Add to favorites<\/span>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cell d-flex \">\n    <article class=\"p-relative bg-white mb4 w-100 pa2 pa4@sm pa6@md pa2@lg pa4@xl d-flex flex-col flex-row@sm flex-col@lg shadow1 h-100\">\n        <div class=\"p-relative\"\n            <picture class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 w-40@sm w-100@lg\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/team-building\/cake-factory\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Cake-Factory-Bitou-Teamevent-Teambuilding-Header-640x256.jpg\" alt=\"Cake Factory \u2013 Creative team building with structure and fun\" class=\"object-cover h-50vw h40@sm h56@xl\"><\/a>\n            <\/picture><\/div>\n        <div class=\"w-60@sm w-100@lg pl6@sm pl0@lg d-flex flex-col flex-grow-1@lg\">\n\n            <!-- Participants, Duration, What kind of event -->\n            <div class=\"d-flex flex-wrap jc-center jc-flex-start@sm jc-center@lg py2 pt0@sm py2@lg bb bc-contour\">\n                <div class=\"d-flex ai-center mr2\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/bitou\/assets\/images\/icons.svg#user-friends\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                    <span class=\"f8 f7@xl\">6 \u2013 3.000 <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"d-flex ai-center mr2\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/bitou\/assets\/images\/icons.svg#clock\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                    <span class=\"f8 f7@xl\">120 &#8211; 240 minutes<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"d-flex ai-center\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/bitou\/assets\/images\/icons.svg#tag\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                    <span class=\"f8 f7@xl\">Face to Face<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Headline + Text -->\n            <div class=\"pa4 px0@sm pa4@lg flex-grow-1\">\n                <h3 class=\"mb4 f5@lg f4@xl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/team-building\/cake-factory\/\" class=\"lh-title c-text h:c-text-sub\">Cake Factory \u2013 Creative team building with structure and fun<\/a><\/h3>\n                <div class=\"f7 f6@xl\"><p>In the Cake Factory, teams experience how efficient collaboration works.<br \/>\nLayer by layer, a product is created \u2013 but only if planning, communication and timing work together perfectly. This team-building exercise impressively demonstrates how important clear roles, coordination and process understanding are in everyday work.<\/p>\n<p>Ideal for companies that want to bring team coordination and joint process optimisation to life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"d-flex flex-wrap ai-stretch w-100 jc-space-between px4 px0@sm px4@lg pt4\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/team-building\/cake-factory\/\" class=\"button f6 pa0\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n                            <span>Details<\/span>                            \n                        <\/a>\n\n                        <strong class=\"pr12\"><\/strong>\n                        \n                        <div class=\"p-absolute bottom-0 right-0 ml2\">\n                            <a href=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15958?add-to-cart=16874\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-product_id=\"16874\" data-product_sku=\"\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button-secondary product_type_simple add_to_cart_button ajax_add_to_cart cv-tooltip pa3\" title=\"Add to favorites\" aria-label=\"Add to favorites\">\n                                <svg class=\"icon w8 h8 flex-shrink-0 c-white\">\n                                    <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/bitou\/assets\/images\/icons.svg#heart\"><\/use>\n                                <\/svg>\n                                <span class=\"cv-tooltiptext bold\">Add to favorites<\/span>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"block-cta-area  pb20 pb24@md pb32@lg pb40@xl \" id=\"block_acf-block-692d8ac93abbc\">\n    <div class=\"container ta-center\">\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"mt8 mt10@xl mt12@4xl\"><a href=\"#footer-contact\" class=\"button-primary\">Get non-binding advice<\/a><\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"block-two-columns-flexible pt10 pt12@sm pt16@md pt20@lg pt24@xl pb10 pb12@sm pb16@md pb20@lg pb24@xl\" id=\"anker3\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n        \n\t\t<div class=\"grid row-gaps\">\n            \n        <div class=\"cell mb8 mb0@md 12 6@md\">\n            <div class=\"column\"><div class=\"column__module\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Abenteur-Everest-Ind-Header.jpeg\" alt=\"Abenteur Everest Ind Header\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"cell 12 6@md\">\n            <div class=\"column\"><div class=\"column__module\"><div class=\"mx-auto  \"><h2>When are team-building programs useful?<\/h2>\n<p>Team-building programs are particularly effective during periods of change or reorientation, e.g.:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-end=\"2467\" data-start=\"2401\">Following a change in leadership or new team structures<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"2530\" data-start=\"2470\">For new employees or onboarding processes<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"2586\" data-start=\"2533\">After conflicts or periods of high stress<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"2634\" data-start=\"2589\">As an energy boost for existing teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"block-two-columns-flexible pt10 pt12@sm pt16@md pt20@lg pt24@xl pb10 pb12@sm pb16@md pb20@lg pb24@xl\" id=\"block_acf-block-692d8ac93ac0c\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n        \n\t\t<div class=\"grid row-gaps\">\n            \n        <div class=\"cell mb8 mb0@md 12 6@md\">\n            <div class=\"column\"><div class=\"column__module\"><div class=\"mx-auto  \"><h2>How BITOU&#8217;s team-building programs work<\/h2>\n<p>BITOU combines experience and impact. Our formats are designed to be both fun and produce measurable results.<br \/>\nAccording to BITOU&#8217;s 4-level system, each measure has its own specific effect \u2013 from providing impetus to bringing about real change in everyday working life.<\/p>\n<p>Our success factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional facilitation &amp; clear goal orientation<\/li>\n<li>Individual adaptation to your team<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable reflection and transfer of action<\/li>\n<li>Experienced trainers from the fields of psychology, education and business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"cell 12 6@md\">\n            <div class=\"column\"><div class=\"column__module\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/10\/Get-the-code-kleines-Motiv-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Get the code kleines Motiv\"><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"block-cta-area  pb10 pb12@sm pb16@md pb20@lg pb24@xl \" id=\"block_acf-block-692d8ac93ac23\">\n    <div class=\"container ta-center\">\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"mt8 mt10@xl mt12@4xl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings-eu1.hubspot.com\/christine-hafenmair\/beratungsgesprach-deutsch?__hstc=214059400.26998793a9d62e402b7891f2f90cb914.1717573934040.1721287039879.1721289566083.52&amp;__hssc=214059400.17.1721289566083&amp;__hsfp=3318643767&amp;uuid=1dc4f524-6729-4721-992d-158364664877\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button-primary\">Arrange a consultation<\/a><\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"block-accordion  pb20 pb24@md pb32@lg pb40@xl\" id=\"block_acf-block-692d8ac93ac49\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<h2 class=\"\">FAQs Team-building measures<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"js-accordion bt bc-contour\" data-accordion-multiselectable=\"none\"><h3 class=\"js-accordion__header bb bc-contour lh-normal my0 c-text f6 w-100 p-relative py2 py3@xl pl6 pl8@xl h:c-primary #transition-basic\">Are team-building programs mandatory?<\/h3><div class=\"js-accordion__panel bb bc-contour lh-normal py5 pa6@sm pa8@xl\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><p>This depends on various factors, such as the agreements made in the employment contracts, the type of event and the timing of the measure.<br \/>\nIf the employment contract includes an obligation to participate in team events, this obligation can usually only apply within the agreed working hours.<br \/>\nIf the team-building program is similar in nature to a company outing, it is usually not possible to derive any obligation from it. If the measure is similar in nature to further training, it may well be mandatory.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"js-accordion__header bb bc-contour lh-normal my0 c-text f6 w-100 p-relative py2 py3@xl pl6 pl8@xl h:c-primary #transition-basic\">Are team-building programs considered working hours?<\/h3><div class=\"js-accordion__panel bb bc-contour lh-normal py5 pa6@sm pa8@xl\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><p>If the event is considered mandatory and takes place during normal working hours, it counts as working time. The situation may be different if participation is voluntary and takes place in the evening, for example. It is best to clarify this point with management and the works council before the event and ensure transparency for all parties involved in advance.<br \/>\nIMPORTANT: These statements have not been legally reviewed and are merely our assessments.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"js-accordion__header bb bc-contour lh-normal my0 c-text f6 w-100 p-relative py2 py3@xl pl6 pl8@xl h:c-primary #transition-basic\">Are team-building programs considered company events?<\/h3><div class=\"js-accordion__panel bb bc-contour lh-normal py5 pa6@sm pa8@xl\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><p>Team-building programs and measures are generally considered company events. This means that they are also tax-deductible as business expenses. Here, too, the nature of the event is important: if it is a company outing, tax limits of currently \u00a3110 per employee per year (subject to change) apply; if the event is considered further training, there are no tax limits.<br \/>\nIMPORTANT: These statements have not been verified for tax purposes and are merely our assessments.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"js-accordion__header bb bc-contour lh-normal my0 c-text f6 w-100 p-relative py2 py3@xl pl6 pl8@xl h:c-primary #transition-basic\">What tips are there for organising team-building programs?<\/h3><div class=\"js-accordion__panel bb bc-contour lh-normal py5 pa6@sm pa8@xl\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><ol>\n<li>Define and communicate clear objectives<\/li>\n<li>Promote your team-building initiative internally to motivate everyone in the team to participate actively<\/li>\n<li>Work with professionals, bearing in mind that the biggest investment in the initiative is the participants&#8217; working time<\/li>\n<li>Use modern formats to offer something new (many participants have already done the standard activities)<\/li>\n<li>Allow sufficient time in the agenda, as the activity should be beneficial and not become a token event.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct feedback sessions and make the learning transparent, as this increases the benefit exponentially.<\/li>\n<li>Regular team-building programs increase team success in the long term.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Information on all aspects of team building measures, from event ideas and the purpose to tax advice<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6728,"parent":17442,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","_trash_the_other_posts":false,"editor_notices":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-15958","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO Pro 4.9.8 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Team-building programs that bring teams together. 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