What if your next team away-day could ignite trust, supercharge communication, and unleash a wave of creativity? As a UK public sector manager, you’re poised to transform your team’s potential into action, boosting engagement, motivation, and productivity. Strengthify’s strengths-based approach makes it happen, turning ordinary away-days into extraordinary experiences. With managers driving 70% of team engagement (Gallup, 2023) and strengths-focused teams lifting productivity by 12.5% (Gallup, 2024), let’s explore how to make your next away-day a triumph!
The Power of Strengths-Based Away-Days
A strengths-based approach, rooted in positive psychology, celebrates your team’s unique talents, fostering purpose and collaboration. Strengthify’s 2025 Engagement Insights Report shows teams thrive when strengths align with goals, unlike traditional team-building that often falls flat. Strengths-focused teams enjoy 14% higher engagement (Gallup, 2024), building trust, sharpening communication, and sparking creativity. Ready to unlock these benefits? Here’s how.
3 Sparks to Light Up Your Away-Day
These strengths-based ideas, powered by Strengthify’s Team Workshops, inspire trust, communication, and creativity.
Spark 1: Trust Through Strengths Discovery
Start with a Discovery Workshop, using CliftonStrengths to uncover talents. A practical session unpacking individual and team strengths and how to maximise their potential, and asking, “How do our strengths build trust?” creates authentic bonds, as seen in How to Drive Employee Engagement.
Spark 2: Communication Through Tailored Activities
Design activities like role-playing to practise dialogue, aligning strengths (e.g., empathy for facilitators) with goals like better communication. Reflect: “How did our talents sharpen dialogue?” This drives impact, per Characteristics of High-Performing Teams.
Spark 3: Creativity Through Celebration
End with a “talent showcase” where teams share innovative ideas, planning monthly check-ins to sustain connection. Peer recognition fuels creativity, aligning with How to Motivate an Unmotivated Team.
Real-World Wins: Westminster and Brain Tumour Research
The University of Westminster’s Digital Transformation Team used Strengthify’s Team Workshop to enhance collaboration and productivity. “Our session helped us leverage individual strengths, fostering trust and open communication,” a team leader shared, boosting project outcomes. Brain Tumour Research’s Team, through a strengths-based workshop, sparked creativity and connection. “The session empowered us to innovate in our campaigns,” a manager noted, strengthening team cohesion. Both saw lasting impact.
Sustain the Spark
Keep the momentum alive with these steps:
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Invest in Growth: Allowing time for strengths discovery helps people grow and feel valued—feedback shows these sessions are highly rated.
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Excite Your Team: Share Gallup’s 12.5% productivity boost to build enthusiasm.
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Ensure Impact: Use Strengthify’s ongoing support for check-ins and recognition.
What’s one action you’ll take to keep trust and creativity thriving?
Make Your Away-Day Unforgettable
Your team’s potential is ready to soar. Strengthify’s Team Workshops unlock talents to build trust, boost communication, and ignite creativity. Want to lead with impact? Join our Management Development Programme to master strengths-based leadership. Start today—explore Strengthify’s solutions and make your next away-day a game-changer!
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s a strengths-based approach to team development?
It celebrates talents to foster trust, communication, creativity, and engagement, using tools like CliftonStrengths.
How do Strengthify’s Team Workshops work?
Interactive sessions help teams uncover strengths, align goals, and boost collaboration for lasting impact.
How can away-days foster trust and creativity?
Strengths-based activities tied to purpose strengthen bonds and spark innovative ideas.
How can managers sustain away-day momentum?
Use strengths-based check-ins, recognition, and Strengthify’s support to nurture trust and connection.