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Transforming your team

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.

 

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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.

 

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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 just learned.

 

 

 

 

A typical InRhythm Drum Circle set up for a corporate group of 30. Set up can be formal, informal, and in any configuration...circles, rows, standing, sitting at tables etc...

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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 available Australia 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
Drumming Up Team Spirit
By Gemma Pitcher, ninemsn Money

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.

More Team Building Ideas

InRhythm team building events will transform your team into a healthy community. Our team building exercises focus on rhythm to connect people. As well as drumming we also offer yoga, dance, body percussion, laughter workshops and more. These team bonding exercises can be used separately or combined to create a full day or week of activities. Here are some more ideas of team bonding events that we can offer:

Weekend_Immersion_small.jpgYoga

Have you tried yoga as a powerful team building activity ? Have you considered a yoga workshop as a team bonding event ? Yoga can also be usd in a conference setting to break up a long day and allow delegates to shift from their thinking minds into their feeling centre. Research shows that if we create a balance between the mind and the body we actually increase our ability to problem solve, be more creative, more adaptable and increase our sense of wellbeing.

WOhandslappic.jpgBody percussion

This team building event uses the body as a source of percussion! It a lot of fun and a very versatile way to connect people when your short of time as there is no need for equipment of any sort. Find out why 400 delegates from Macquarie choose body percussion at their annual conference.

drum_making.jpgDrum Making

The idea to decorate a drum is a powerful one. It offers people the opportunity to reap the rewards of creating something special for themselves and having something tangible to take with them at the end of the workshop. A great way to start a program is to have your people make a drum then use it in the team building drumming event!

laughterthumb.jpg Laughter Workshops

Have you tried laughter workshops a powerful team building game ? Our highly trained facilitators will effortlessly have you people in stitches, and thats a really healthy way to be. Studies show that laughter has the abilitiy to increase you health and wellbeing.


General Information About InRhythm

We have created 1000s of drum workshops and team building activities for many different organisations from charities to businesses within finance, investment, law and medical through to IT, advertising, fashion, sports, marketing and more. All team building activities should be about inclusion, appreciation and fun. That’s where our events really shine.The team building games based around rhythm can include drumming, body percussion and simple hand clapping to promote problem solving, effective communication and of course team work. With our professional facilitators these team building ideas will break down barriers between team members and allow healthy community development. With team bonding activities that promote healthy community in the workplace, you are able to encourage workers to stay longer and be more productive. This is the way to build your team!

Using rhythm as a team bonding game is powerful as it’s very interactive and relies on each participant to make the rhythm groove. And importantly, no experience is required to make this happen. This is where our experienced facilitators come into play! InRhythm team bonding games can work in any setting from a corporate conference, awards ceremony or special event through to a community based event or charity.

Drumming and rhythm is universal and defies genre, culture, race and socio economics. Drumming really is a universal language. As a team bonding idea drumming has taken the corporate world by storm over the past decade or so. In actual fact however drumming has been used for 1000s of years to bring people together. Drumming is also used to alert people to news, to create ceremony, and in spiritual practice. Our great team bonding ideas will unite your team and leave them feeling a real sense of community!

The most potent team building activities are those that encourage people to transform individually and collectively. When transformation takes place there is only positive growth. In other words the more each individual and group transform the easier it becomes for them to work as a team and as individuals. Try drumming as a team building activity and will truly witness its ability to empower people!

A typical team bonding activity by InRhythm is rhythm based event as rhythm is inherent in us all. As well as drumming we also offer yoga, dance, body percussion, laughter workshops and more. These team bonding exercises can be used separately or combined to create a full day or week of activities.


For customised or standard programs please contact us

 

Our clients find their rhythm!

Audi roars ahead in an InRhythm team building activity in an annual Gold Coast event.
Westpac invests wisely in one of InRhythm team building activities and an empowered organisations program.
Sun Microsytems shines after an InRhythm team building drumming event.
Optus connects to the pulse at an InRhythm leadership program.
Pfizer unifies the team with an InRhythm drumming event.
AGL are energized and refreshes after an InRhythm event.
Australian Institute of Fitness workout at an InRhythm drumming team building and motivational event !
American Express give credit to the InRhythm team!
Bakers Delight are on the rise thanks to an empowering InRhythm team bonding activity.
Bovis Lend Lease develop strong team spirit with an InRhythm team bonding event.
Blue Scope Steel are as solid as steel after an InRhythm drumming event.
Coca Cola Amital drink to the success of their newly formed finance division with the help of an InRhythm’s team building activities.
Australia Post are sorted with an InRhythm leadership program.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia invest in their people at an InRhythm interactive entertainment event.
Colorado Clothing Company are feeling toasty after an InRhythm event.
Cisco Systems are entertained by an awseome InRhythm drumming show.
Challenger take the challenge and continue to develop theier team with an InRhythm drumming event.
Fitness First step up to an InRhythm team building activity in the beautiful Blue Mountains.
Elite Sports Events call on InRhythm to bring drums to an empowered event.
Macquarie call on InRhythm to ignite their team!
Ernst & Young enjoy a balanced team after an InRhythm event.
Four Points Hotels take a break with an InRhythm team building event.
Mirvac Group develop key leadership skills with InRhythms drumming and team building activities.
Vibe Hotels feel the groove with InRhythms team building activities and leadership.
Shell enjoy an Inrhythm drumming show at the Melbourne Casino.
Parramatta Eels score with InRhythm’s team building activities.
National Australia Bank lend credit to InRhythm for building their team.
Minter Ellison find justice with an InRhythm empowered organizations program

 

More clients:

 

Altana, Audi, Ausco Building Supplies,  Australian Insurance Holdings, Avaya IT,  Bankers Trust,  Brewarrina Shire Council,  CC Division of general practice,  Challenge Ranch,   Communication Link,   Create Foundation, CSA, CSL,  FDC, Gellibrand Residential Services, Gosford City Council, Illawarra Credit Union, Interwoven, Johnson and Johnson, KPMG Australia, Keymedia, Lend Lease, Mc Kenzie Consulting, Millers Retail,  Natural Heritage Trust, NILWA, NSW Rural Financial Council, NSW University, Numerous Local Councils, Optus, Out Loud Events, PAN Events,  Plaut, PLMA, Regen, Rydges Hotels and Resorts,  Software Spectrum, Sun MicroSystems, Sydney IVF, The Australian Greenhouse, The Boston Consulting Group, The Department of Finance, The Sebel, The Starlight Foundation, The Seventh Day Adventist Church, Thomson, Toga, Toshiba, Tradelink, Westpac, Westpac Helicopter, Westin, Wizard Home Loans, Weyerhaeuser, Yves Saint Laurent, 360 Partnership



…a unified team

 
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