Team event: kite building and Rokkaku flying

When building kites, your team practises working together, even under time pressure, and pursues a shared goal. Along the way everyone gets to know each other better and grows closer. The team event also lends itself to coaching. Coaches observe how the team behaves while building and then give individual feedback. This makes strengths and weaknesses visible, and the team can develop solutions for better collaboration together. Kite building is creative, entertaining and instructive all at once. Teamwork, communication and coaching go hand in hand. Participants have fun and take away skills that also help them at work.

As a rule, the team event lasts several hours. The teams need this time to find their feet, bring in their skills and plan and build their kite together. They swap ideas and support each other as they go. The exact duration depends on the activities and your event schedule. Some groups take more time for team building and construction. Others choose a shorter version that concentrates on the essentials. You decide what suits your team's goals. The event works indoors and outdoors. You choose the location to suit the season, the weather and your group's preferences. Outdoors, a nearby park or open ground works well, for example. Indoors, it takes place in a conference room or an event hall. If you wish, we can build in coaching elements. Team members receive targeted feedback to build on strengths and work on weaknesses. The team benefits from this long after the event.

That depends on several factors and should be well planned so that everyone gets something out of it. The venue matters most of all. It has to offer enough space indoors and outdoors for the group, the kite building and any other activities. Equipment also plays a part: materials for the kites, tools, workstations and additional equipment or staff where needed. There has to be enough of all this so that everyone is well looked after and the event runs smoothly. Then there are the schedule, the budget and your team's requirements. Typically, between 10 and more than 150 people take part in this team event. So the team event can be planned for a small department just as well as for a large corporate event. With good planning it strengthens team spirit and improves collaboration.

In many places. We recommend locations with plenty of open space. That could be a spacious hall where everyone has room to build. Or a large outdoor area, such as a park or beach, where the kites can sail through the wind. What matters is that the location offers enough space and can be reached safely. Then everyone can join in with the building and enjoy the flying. We have experience in finding the right venue for your team event. We provide equipment that is inspiring and practical at the same time.

Yes, kite building combines well with other activities. As an event agency with a lot of experience in event planning, adebar puts together individual packages with you. Options include a team olympics afterwards, a barbecue evening together or a team development workshop. We tailor every additional activity to the group dynamics and the goals of your team event. That way the event strengthens cohesion and everyone enjoys it.

The Rokkaku is a traditional Japanese kite with a hexagonal shape. "Rokkaku" means "hexagon" in Japanese. Rokkaku kites are sturdy and light, which makes them very popular at outdoor team events. The hexagonal shape looks good and ensures a steady flight. The Rokkaku flies reliably in a range of conditions. That suits beginners just as much as experienced kite builders. Building and flying it call for teamwork and coordination, and that is exactly what strengthens team spirit. The Rokkaku flies in parks, on the beach or in open fields. That is why it suits team events in very different locations. It can also be used in coaching sessions and workshops. Using the kite as an example, participants learn a great deal about teamwork, goals and collaboration. Targeted coaching during the event can improve the team dynamics and the team's performance for the long term. With its traditional Japanese look, the Rokkaku is a popular element in team building. It stands for collaboration and teamwork.

The costs are usually made up of several items: materials for the kites, venue hire where applicable, fees for additional activities and fees for instructors or coaches. Depending on the location, the costs for venue, materials and services vary considerably. The number of participants also has a direct effect. Larger groups need more materials and possibly additional instructors. Smaller groups cost less overall. Another factor is the duration. The longer the event, the higher the costs can be, for example due to extra instructor hours or a longer hire period. If you combine kite building with other activities, the costs rise accordingly. At the same time, bundling several activities can sometimes save money. With careful planning, you get a team building event that works and fits your budget.