Team building has an associated cost. Whether you are working with a pre-determined budget or keeping up with a new line item, we wanted to share some words of wisdom.

What To Include In Your Team Building Costs

Many team building events can be free, but even small events can have associated costs. Here are a few fees you might run across:

• Software subscription fees
• Product costs
• Room rentals
• Speaker fees

Remember, everything down to printing a sheet of paper has a cost. You might not want to get that specific, depending on your organization, but it’s something to keep in mind.

Team Building Spreadsheet

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Utilize Team Building Surveys To Justify Team Building Costs

While team building can have an associated cost, great survey results often offset these prices. We encourage you to create a post-event survey after each activity you host. Create some questions that are multiple choice and others that are open-ended. Collect all this data when presenting your numbers to company executives and leaders. If employees are rating your events well and sharing positive stories, you’ll be able to justify more team building events and budget.