Team-building activities have long been touted as a way to foster connection and trust among employees. However, many companies invest significant amounts of money in organizing off-site events, only to find that the positive impact of these activities is short-lived once employees return to the office.

But what if there was a way to reinvent team-building activities and make them more impactful and cost-effective? Introducing the BaR (Break a Record) Cycle and BaR (Break a Record) Events.

The BaR Cycle: A Three-Phase Approach to Continuous Improvement

The BaR Cycle is a methodology that challenges teams to improve their processes and work together to achieve a better-than-personal-best performance in a limited time frame. It consists of three phases:

Phase 1: Trigger the Challenge. In this phase, the process to be improved and the relevant metrics are identified, the BaR team is formed, and the BaR Event is scheduled.

Phase 2: Engage the Team. In this phase, the BaR team engages in brainstorming sessions to identify and address any barriers to improvement. They then execute the BaR Event.

Phase 3: Improve the Process. In the final phase, the team identifies the “winning moves” that enabled them to achieve the record-breaking performance during the BaR Event and incorporates these moves into their regular processes to sustain the improvement. The BaR cycle is completed by sharing the experience with other teams and planning the next BaR Event.

The Benefits of BaR Events

1. Low Investment, High Return. BaR Events require minimal investment from the company as there is no monetary recognition involved. However, they offer a high return as they challenge the team to improve their performance.

2. Increased Employee Engagement. BaR Events provide a challenging and engaging experience for employees. When a task is perceived as a challenge, performance tends to improve (e.g. the Theory of Flow). Teams also bond through shared adversity and achieve higher performance.

3. Development of a Continuous Improvement Habit. The BaR Cycle is designed to establish a habit of continuous improvement, not just a one-time event. The cycle mirrors the habit formation process of cue, routine, reward as described by Charles Duhigg. The BaR Event serves as the routine, and the reward is the pride and recognition that comes with beating the team’s personal best.

Transform your team-building activities with BaR (Break a Record) Events and experience the benefits of low investment, high return, and increased employee engagement. Get started with the BaR Cycle today!”