{"id":4510,"date":"2021-03-30T10:03:19","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T08:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitou.net\/?post_type=product&p=4510"},"modified":"2026-07-31T11:50:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:50:31","slug":"smart-team-challenge","status":"publish","type":"team_event","link":"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/team-event\/smart-team-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Team Challenge \u2013 the company trip with a difference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Event schedule \u2013 movement, strategy and shared ambition<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Welcome & Challenge Briefing \u2013 The starting signal is given<\/h3>

To begin with, the BITOU facilitator welcomes all participants and introduces the challenge. The teams learn how the game works, how to score points and what they need to bear in mind during the challenge. It becomes clear straight away that it\u2019s not just about setting off quickly, but about making smart decisions.<\/p>\n

Each team is given a tablet and an overview of the playing field, the visible coordinates and the final coordinate. Then the first strategic discussion begins: Which route should we take? Which tasks should we tackle first? And how can we make it back in time?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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The challenge begins \u2013 find the coordinates, complete the tasks, collect points<\/h3>

As soon as the teams set off, their surroundings become the playing field. On their tablets, they see various coordinates, behind which tasks are hidden. There, they\u2019ll find quiz questions, puzzles, photo missions, video tasks or augmented reality elements. If desired, active team stations can also be incorporated, where BITOU supervises small additional tasks on site.<\/p>\n

It quickly becomes clear how well the team works together: who reads out the tasks? Who thinks strategically? Who motivates the others? Who keeps an eye on the time? Solving the tasks together fosters a high level of interaction \u2013 and, as a bonus, the participants get to know each other better within their small team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Working as a team \u2013 strategy trumps knee-jerk reactions<\/h3>

Throughout the challenge, teams are constantly faced with decisions. Should they head for the nearest coordinate, or is it worth tackling a task further away that\u2019s worth more points? Should they invest time in producing a particularly good creative video, or is speed what counts? This is precisely where the special appeal of the Smart Team Challenge lies.<\/p>\n

Teams can communicate with the project management team via the app at any time. BITOU can see where the teams are via the tracking system, can send messages and remains available via chat or by phone. Navigation to the next coordinate or the destination is also possible directly within the game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Return, photos & prize-giving ceremony \u2013 A moment to share as the event draws to a close<\/h3>

Once the game time is up, all teams return to the agreed meeting point. There, the team that has scored the most points is announced. But the finale isn\u2019t just about numbers: things really come to life when the photos and videos taken during the game are shown.<\/p>\n

Then everyone can see how differently the teams tackled the tasks, what creative ideas emerged and which moments were particularly funny. Finally, the winning team is announced \u2013 often amid much cheering, a sense of achievement and a strong feeling of togetherness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Smart City Challenge<\/h2>\n

The Smart Team Challenge can also be held in cities. In this case, the surroundings themselves become part of the event: landmarks, well-known squares, special locations or routes between the conference venue and the restaurant can be incorporated into the itinerary.<\/p>\n

This creates added value, particularly in cities such as Frankfurt, Berlin, Hamburg or Munich: the teams not only take part in the challenge, but also get to know the location better at the same time. This is particularly suitable for international groups, new locations, conferences in unfamiliar cities or events where the journey itself is intended to be an experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Classification within the BITOU 4-level system<\/h2>\n

The Smart Team Challenge is part of Level 1 \u2013 classic team event<\/a> \u2013 of the BITOU 4-level system<\/a>. This level is all about bringing teams together, generating energy and creating a shared experience.<\/p>\n

The format is particularly suitable when a team needs to rediscover a sense of light-heartedness, movement and connection after periods of intense work. It is not about in-depth analysis, but about energising the team, having fun and sharing moments of success.<\/p>\n

At the same time, initial patterns may become apparent during the event: Who takes the lead? Who thinks strategically? Who contributes creative ideas? Who motivates the team? If these observations are to be explored in greater depth later on, they can be built upon using Level 2 or Level 3 formats.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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The benefits of the Smart Team Challenge at a glance:<\/h2>\n

\u2714 <\/span>Exercise after intensive meetings: <\/strong>The Smart Team Challenge is the perfect way to reinvigorate the group after long periods of meetings. Participants get out of the office, get some exercise and enjoy an active experience together.<\/p>\n

\u2714 <\/span>A great experience in a small team:<\/strong> In small groups, conversations, joint decisions and small moments of success quickly emerge. As a result, colleagues often get to know each other on a more personal level than they would in a normal working context.<\/p>\n

\u2714 <\/span>Strategic thinking rather than simply going through the motions:<\/strong> It is not the number of coordinates visited that determines victory, but the best strategy. Teams must prioritise, plan and make decisions together.<\/p>\n

\u2714 <\/span>Lots of fun thanks to creative tasks:<\/strong> Photo and video assignments bring a sense of light-heartedness and humour, and create plenty of moments that people will still be talking about later on. The joint debrief at the end, in particular, makes for a truly memorable experience.<\/p>\n

\u2714 <\/span>Promotes cross-departmental collaboration:<\/strong> Teams can be deliberately put together in such a way that people who have little to do with one another in their day-to-day work are brought together. This fosters new connections and cross-functional links.<\/p>\n

\u2714 <\/span>Flexible adaptation to the venue and occasion:<\/strong> The starting point, destination, radius and tasks can be planned individually. Company-specific questions or your own content can also be incorporated.<\/p>\n

\u2714 <\/span>Getting started without a high barrier to entry:<\/strong> Participants do not need any specific prior knowledge. The app provides clear guidance through the game, whilst BITOU supports the group and remains available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Customer reviews<\/h3>\n
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\u201cAfter a long block of meetings, the Smart Team Challenge was just what we needed. Finally, some exercise, fresh air and an activity that really got everyone involved. It was particularly lovely that we had a good laugh in our small team, planned things together and, at the end, got to see the photos and videos from the other teams.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Smart Team Challenge as part of the BITOU event tour<\/h2>\n

The Smart Team Challenge is a classic Level 1 format. It energises participants, gets people moving and creates shared positive experiences. The focus is deliberately on fun, competition and connection \u2013 without the event feeling like a training session.<\/p>\n

From here, the team\u2019s journey can take various paths:<\/p>\n