Returning from holidays can be a useful opportunity to catch up, welcome new starters and reconnect across departments. There is no perfect activity for every company, or a month that guarantees attendance. Start with the team’s actual calendar before booking anything.
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Start with a specific need
Ask what would be useful to share: changed responsibilities, upcoming projects or colleagues people have not yet met. Avoid turning the meeting into an endless backlog review. If the aim is to welcome people, leave room for straightforward questions and explanations without internal jargon.
The earlier article presented a game as a response to supposed post-holiday depression. That claim has been removed: a social activity should not be presented as treatment for a health problem.
A flexible 60-minute session
- First 10 minutes: welcome everyone and explain the purpose, without requiring holiday stories.
- 15 minutes: small-group conversations about each department’s role and where to ask for help.
- 20 minutes: a simple challenge, such as ordering the stages of a fictional project and explaining the decisions.
- 10 minutes: share an idea or a question that still needs an answer.
- 5 minutes: record next steps and finish on time.
This is an original suggested agenda, not a validated method. Shorten it or replace the challenge with a conversation if that fits the group better.
When an external activity may help
An organiser can provide materials and lead the game. As one example of an available catalogue, Team Building Madrid advertises treasure hunts, mystery games and a quiz. Confirm the exact format, duration and price; the catalogue does not establish improved workplace performance.
Ask about alternatives for people who cannot travel or complete a physical challenge. Clarify whether the activity falls within working hours and how remote colleagues or different shifts will be included.
What to do afterwards
Share useful information only: new contacts, unanswered questions and agreed actions. There is no need to publish photographs of everyone or score attendees. One short question—“What would you change next time?”—can help shape another meeting, without claiming unmeasured effects on sales or productivity.
For a longer event, see our guide to choosing team building in Madrid.
Sources and review
Reviewed on 23 September 2026.
