Our empowering team building events work in any environment from formal team building settings to informal team gatherings. They are accessible to absolutely everyone, regardless of whether they "think" they have rhythm or not. The event/s we create for you are directly in line with the feel and purpose of your event, your objectives and your desired outcomes.
We use impressive African drums, universal rhythms and each persons own creative input and "feel" to create a community within your team/s. Each team member receives a simple percussive instrument ( usually a drum) and is led by trained facilitators who knows how to bring out the best in every person. We approach the event knowing that people have different learning styles and in this knowing the experiences is very rich.
The key to success is that the drumming is intuitive, spontaneous, and highly personalised. It allows for the greatest amount of creativity and self-expression within a structured and disciplined process.This is an excellent way to demonstrate what it takes to build a great team.
In the moment
Drumming is a very “in the moment” experience.
Using the medium of the drum we leave the thinking mind, break away all barriers, refresh the body and are ready to communicate in a completely new and very effective way.
Our facilitators apply exciting techniques and create a “jam” where
sub groups play simple rhythms that interlock with each other in such a
way as to create beautiful and intricate patterns. It’s all about the balance between individual creativity and collective creativity.
The “jam” builds to a fast pace bringing the energy of the group to
unexpected heights, ending in an awesome crescendo of rolling drums
created by the tribe leaving them unified, inspired, relaxed and open
to each other for the remainder of the event.
A typical InRhythm Drum Circle set up for a corporate group of 30.
Set up can be formal, informal, inside or outside and in any configuration...circles, rows, standing, sitting
at tables etc...
Open Discussion Optional
There is then the option for an open discussion amongst the group of
the analogies between the successful drum circle and the productive
work environment. This proves to be a very powerful way for the working
team to get a fresh look at how they relate to each other and how they
may apply some of the simple principals they have learned.
More about our Team Building Drumming
Our drumming and rhythm events as team building activities are
transforming teams into healthy working communities. Drumming creates a
sense of community by people experiencing shared moments of connectedness together. Through present moment awareness our corporate team building events using rhythm and
drums enable participants to experience first hand what it takes to
create a healthy team or community. The focus is on alot of fun, inclusion and
appreciation. We have created 1000’s of drum and rhythm based workshops
and team building activities for many different organizations including
businesses in finance, investment, law and medical through to IT,
advertising, fashion, sports, marketing and more. Our team building
activities are availableAustralia and Indonesia wide.
Our team building events run from as little as 10
minutes, 1 hour through to ongoing weekly or monthly sessions. Each team member
receives a drum or percussion instrument and is lead by professionally trained facilitators. We then let our thinking mind rest and begin to experience real team work by creating present moment awareness...all through the power of rhythm!
Aspects of a Great Team
• a solid foundation
• trust
• listening skills
• clear healthy communication
• a supportive environment
• effective leadership
• accountability
• clear roles that compliment each other
• balance
• creativity
• open to new ideas and approaches
• shared visions knowledge and ideas
• self motivating
• ability to manage change
• ability to resolve conflicts
Team Buildng Benefits of Group Drumming
The realisation that we need each other
Strengthens team-working skills
Offers a unique duality by simultaneously promoting lateral and logical thinking and problem solving
Illustrates the importance of diversity by transcending the boundaries
of language, culture and roles... allowing people to share concepts and
ideas
Broadens listening and communication skills
Develops a sense of camaraderie among co-workers as everyone can participate...music is a universal language
Greatly reduces the effects of work related stress and anxietyOffer a powerful kinesthetic charge accessible to all people
Worried about stressed employees and high staff turnover?
According to a US
study, the answer to your problems might be... drumming.
A study conducted by neurologist Barry Bittman took staff at
an aged care home in Pennsylvania
and put them through six weekly drumming sessions. According to Dr Bittman, the
participants reported a decrease in feelings of fatigue and depression,
improving their mood by almost 50 percent. Bittman also claims the effects of
the drumming lasted a whole year, and resulted in 49 fewer employees resigning
from the nursing home over the 12 months that followed.
So what can banging away on a drum possibly do to improve
the mood of employees?
Well for one thing, drumming is one of the oldest and most
fundamental group activities known to man - we've been doing it since the Stone
Age, and drumming forms part of the traditional music of almost every culture
in the world. Why? Because working together with others to create a rhythm
fosters a community spirit, and encourages closer teamwork (before a hunt, for
example, many communities drum together or perform powerful rhythmic dances to
focus the hunting party and encourage them to work in harmony).
Lowering stress and increasing teamwork
From an individual health point of view, drumming is known
to have excellent calming effects. It increases the endorphins in our
bloodstreams and lowers the levels of stress hormones in the blood.
Participants in even a short drum session report feelings of relaxation,
wellbeing and even mild euphoria. Not a bad state to have your stressed-out employees
in.
The concept of working together with a group of others to
create a rhythm is known as entrainment - you'll find that if you make a
random, rhythmic noise (clapping your hands, for example) and stand next to
someone making another random noise (hitting a triangle, say), you will soon
find that your noises come together to create a mutual, satisfying rhythm.
Rather a good metaphor for a team in the workplace, in fact.
Drum your workforce back to life
If you want to test the effect that drumming can have on
your team, invite a drumming facilitator to a company awayday or meeting. A
drum session can be as short as ten minutes or as long as a couple of hours,
and the results are surprisingly dramatic. A short drum session is useful as a
fun icebreaker before a workshop or group session, whereas a longer one leading
to a recognisable composition is great for a team of people who need to work
together more effectively.
A group of people from across different teams who start
drumming together are visibly relaxed and energised after just a couple of
minutes, and as they get further into the exercise, it's hard to find a single
person without a beaming smile on their face. Just after a drumming session is
a great time to lead a workshop on the lessons to be learned about
interconnectedness, creativity and team cohesion, as people are always left
feeling energised, upbeat and unified by the psychological effects of rhythm.
You might even find that using drumming courses or weekend
workshops as incentives for staff achievement plans both rewards your team and
sends them back to you with a newly positive and constructive attitude to their
work - a benefit for everyone.
• Illustrates the power & joy of present moment awareness
• Powerful listening & communication exercise
• Illustrates the importance of diversity
• Transcends the boundaries of language, culture and roles...allowing people to share concepts and ideas
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• A powerful kinesthetic charge accessible to all people
• Develops a sense of camaraderie among us as everyone can participate...music is a universal language
• Strenghtens team-working skills
Corporate Social Responsibility
With corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability
rising rapidly to the top of political agendas, long-term
business success increasingly means balancing the needs
of people, profit and planet. At InRhythm we are firmly and
actively committed to achieving through numerous charity events, sustainable practises and the spirit of community.
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SE Asia
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A Drum for every participant
Complimentary Drum Course Pass with every booking
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Client Success Stories
450 Sunsilk delegates drum at Grand Mulia Jakarta, Indonesia
325 delegates drum at Ayana Resort Bali Indonesia
150 delegates drumming at the JFPS Human Resources Summit Jakarta Indonesia
20 hotel guests drum it up at Conrad Bali Indonesia
100 staff from 5 star hotels together in rhythm Bali Indonesia
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7 great reasons to choose InRhythm
1. Guaranteed
You have our absolute commitment. We are so confident about what we do that we offer you our unbeatable guarantee.
2. Exceptional service
The InRhythm team is committed to creating a care free event for you that goes way beyond your expectations. We want to support you in every way we can to ensure this happens.
3. Number 1 facilitators
Every InRhythm facilitator is professionally trained and guided to ensure that every event is outstanding. Facilitators not only learn how to get people in rhythm they also understand the secrets that bring people together and how to unlock the unlimited potential in each person.
4. Australia, Indonesia, SIngapore
We can reach you regardless of where you hold your event. We can also tie into any events you have in these countries.
5. Your event is unique
We listen closely to your desired objectives and outcomes and ensure that the event we create far exceeds your expectations.
6. Adding outrageous value
We can offer great gifts for each participnat such as drums, T Shirts and more that can support the objectives of your event and to further reinforce the impact and message you wish to make.
7. Everyone will feel great
Because it works.
What companies say about InRhythm
“The best part of the conference”
ACNeilsen
“The star event”
AT&T
“WOW”
Warner Bros
“It's brilliant…I really dig their moves”
Net Return
“WOW! - You lit them up like a Christmas tree!!!”
AT & T
“A unified team”
Pfizer
"WOW - what an atmosphere you guys created with the drums! EVERYONE who was there commented that the drumming was a fantastic - something everyone did all together - regardless of gender, age or ability"
SAS Education
Everyone went quite crazy! Thank you so much for facilitating such an awesome addition to our conference”
Sydney IVF
“Loved the session …it absolutely set the tone for the day”
Optus
"Boom tick ahh, boom boom tick ahh tick... I have had this stuck in my head ever since the session. I genuinely thought the body percussion and drumming experience was “funky”. You seriously can’t beat a good beat to help you disconnect and be in the moment! Absolutely do it again!" Cultivate Sanitarium
"We have received compliment after compliment about what a
fabulous job the InRhythm crew did and we will DEFINITELY be using your
company again in the future.
You guys are such addictive, fresh, young, fun people to be around... and you
really did break the ice and set the tone for a magical evening. Getting
everyone interactive was such a great way to bring Africa into the Hilton,
Sydney's grand ballroom!!" Annabelle Chauncy, Co-founder, United Future Foundation
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