Better Through a Consultancy than Hotel.

Why it is Important to Book Team Building Through a Consultancy (Rather than Conducting it Directly)

Team building activities foster camaraderie, boost morale, and improve organizational productivity.

Do you know that around 70% of companies and start-ups in Kenya have recorded improved morale, collaboration, and effective teamwork in the past 5 years?

Managers have nodded, agreeing that well-coordinated team-building activities are crucial in fostering this exponential growth.

Research presented by professors at Maseno University indicates that tailored team building can improve employee performance by up to 30%, with 75% of participants reporting enhanced communication.  

In Kenya's vibrant business landscape, these activities are even more critical for building strong, cohesive teams that can navigate the unique challenges and opportunities present.

Yet, generic hotel‐based events often miss the mark. Booking through a consultancy delivers –

-          customized experiences,

-          expert facilitation, and

-          measurable outcomes aligned with your company’s unique culture.

While some companies might consider organizing team-building events directly with a hotel or venue, partnering with a specialized consultancy like Snapshot Teambuilding Consultancy offers significant advantages that can make all the difference in the success of your event.

The Pitfalls of DIY Team Building

Organizing a team-building event directly with a hotel is often more cost-effective. However, it can quickly become a complex and time-consuming undertaking.

In our recent event at Lake Naivasha Resort, we had two groups, ABSA and the Health Care Team. ABSA has been our repeat customer and has ensured we plan and conduct their team-building activities. I spoke with one of the ABSA's leads and curiously enquired why they have always chosen us year after year since 2021. She narrated the benefits they were getting and notable changes after the events. Additionally, she hinted at some weaknesses she had noted from one of the events they had planned within the job premises and through hotels.

“The main challenge I have noted in other team-building events has been activities and events that do not align with the company’s mission and lack expertise to build and solve the issue of diversity within teams,” she said.

Here are some common challenges that follow hotel-based team-building events:

-          Limited Expertise

Hotels primarily focus on accommodation and events, not necessarily team building. They might offer space but lack the expertise to design and facilitate engaging activities that achieve your team's goals.

 In most cases, you will find key hotels that offer ambient venues for large groups providing traditional team events like the tag of war and sack walk, which, to some extent, tend to be tiresome and monotonous. Secondly, these activities do not align with the current trends and workforce dynamics occurring with the recent generations – Gen Zs.

-          Generic Packages

Hotels often offer standardized packages that may not be tailored to your team's specific needs, objectives, or even the cultural context of your current workforce. This can lead to flat-out activities that fail to deliver the desired impact.

Did your colleagues complain that the team building event was not as great as it was consultancy?

This generic approach makes the teams and groups less engaged and has no creativity or agitation to break the workplace barriers.
Team building events should incorporate a pinch of creativity with awareness of the corporate needs.

-          Hidden Costs

What initially appears cheaper can quickly escalate. The hotel quotes often exclude some vital resources/elements and only highlight the venue's fee and facilitation. You might encounter hidden costs for equipment rental, facilitator fees, activity materials, and even logistical coordination.

Hotels' primary pursuit is to make profits by selling their services, which makes it a headache to include subsidiary staff like trainers. Although some try to offer considerable services, it cannot compare to when you contact a consultancy.

-          Time Drain

Even though it may look simple, planning and executing a successful team-building event requires significant time and effort. This diverts your HR and administrative staff from their core responsibilities, potentially impacting productivity to arrange the demands for conducting team building events.

Hotels similarly do not have the necessary personnel to take your planning hustle at your comfort, allowing your team to focus on productivity.

-          Lack of Objective Assessment

Without a professional facilitator, it isn't easy to objectively assess the impact of your team-building activities and measure their effectiveness in achieving your desired outcomes. Since Hotels and resorts will take your request to serve their interest, they will unlikely probe the progress and highlight key metrics for teams to monitor.

Teams who directly book hotels with professional facilitators will likely do the old and recursive activities. These activities may be obsolete and unfit to foster your organization's goals. To avoid these eminent challenges, it is crucial to research the leading team-building consultancy with proven success, creative facilitators, and, more importantly, a blend of young and energetic teams.

The Advantages of Choosing a Team Building Consultancy

Partnering with a specialized team-building consultancy like ours offers many benefits that far outweigh a DIY approach's perceived cost savings. Like ours, other team-building consultants are also inclined to these benefits since they abide by providing professional facilitators who fit in to suit the organization’s vision and goals.

Let me probe you with some key questions that can make you probe the success of a team-building event. From a rhetorical perspective, answer these trivia questions.

-          How was your last team-building event your firm had?

-          Was the facilitators up to a notch in solving your workplace perils and obstacles?

-          Did they evaluate the keys to unlocking unity and cohesion from the events they engaged you in?

Here are some benefits you will gain when you book your team-building event via a consultancy:

-          Tailored Experiences

We understand the Kenyan business landscape and its unique dynamics.

We work closely with you to understand your team's needs, challenges, and objectives, crafting bespoke team-building activities that address those needs and align with your company culture.

-          Expert Facilitation

Our experienced facilitators are skilled at creating engaging and interactive experiences encouraging participation, communication, and collaboration. Our team is comprised of highly achieving young lads who, at first glance, assure you a great day full of thrilling and meticulous events.

They guide the activities, ensure everyone is involved, and debrief effectively to maximize learning and impact.

Have you seen the best facilitators in Kenya in 2025?

-          Creative and Innovative Activities

We offer various innovative and engaging team-building activities, from outdoor adventures in Kenya's stunning landscapes to indoor workshops on specific skills development. We move beyond the typical trust falls and offer truly unique experiences.

We curate and re-invent activities based on our office experience to perfectly address the common issues affecting corporate teams in Kenya.

Additionally, we add a spice of taking you on a pleasure trip to designated venues and partnered hotels with scenic beauty. This clears employees' brain fatigue and rejuvenates their connectedness to company goals.

-          Logistics Management

Imagine making that one phone call, stating the number of your team and your preferred venue, and that is all; you’re set for your big event, professionally planned, and everything done as if you were involved too. This is what we will do when you book with us.

We handle all the logistical details, from venue selection and booking to equipment rental, catering, and transportation. This frees up your time and allows you to focus on your core responsibilities.

-          Cost-Effectiveness

While it might seem more expensive upfront, our expertise and established vendor relationships often translate to significant cost savings in the long run.

We do negotiate better rates and avoid hidden costs, ensuring you get the best value for your investment.

Of course, we care about our clients to get the best deals ever; we do this subconsciously since we have taken the call to serve you, create dynamic and unified teams, and foster significant work-life satisfaction.

-          Measurable Results

We help you define clear objectives for your team-building event and measure its success through pre- and post-event assessments. Most teams get this as the most vital lesson of the day; they gravitate to utilize the bonds formed and strengthened by activities in their workplace. Recent reports have shown great productivity improvement, especially in team-based tasks.

Having these measurable results allows you to see the tangible impact of your investment and demonstrate the value of team building to your organization.

-          Local Expertise

At Snapshot Teambuilding Consultancy, we deeply understand the Kenyan market. Having been operating for 6+ years, we have learned and re-learned the corporate strategies and identified key areas where employees drift with their peers. This toxic situation drains company resources without reciprocating it in productivity and efficiency.

We leverage this knowledge to select appropriate venues, activities, and facilitators that resonate with your team and the local culture.

Invest in Your Team, Invest in Your Future

Team building is an investment in your most valuable asset: your people.

By partnering with us, you can ensure that your team-building activities are fun, engaging, and strategically designed to achieve your business objectives.

Contact us today for a free consultation, and let us help you build a stronger, more cohesive team in Kenya.

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