| We've all been there. You're sitting in a team meeting | | | | team responsible for specific tasks associated with |
| when the boss says, "Let's dedicate some time to | | | | the safe operation of the balloon. These tasks include |
| Team Building". What follows is usually some | | | | obtaining the weather briefing, determining a suitable |
| condescending task involving planks of wood or | | | | launch site, unloading and rigging the balloon, in-flight |
| building life rafts or, worse still, building fictional life rafts. | | | | navigation, liaison with Air Traffic Control and de-rigging |
| But what if the dreaded "Team Building" exercises | | | | and stowing the balloon. Tasks can be individually |
| could actually be entertaining and adventurous without | | | | tailored to challenge specific team members. |
| being tedious? Next time the boss brings up the | | | | And if you're dubious about the ability of your |
| subject, do yourself a favour (and maybe even earn | | | | workmates to keep you aloft at 1000 feet, please |
| some brownie points) by suggesting hot air ballooning. | | | | remain calm - experienced flight instructors and ground |
| Yes, it may seem left field, but hot air balloon rides | | | | crew are there every step of the way to provide |
| aren't just for sight-seeing; they actually make for a | | | | safety instruction and guidance for your hot air balloon |
| great team work and bonding exercise. | | | | ride over Brisbane. |
| A Brisbane based hot air ballooning company has | | | | Once on the ground after a successful landing, you'll |
| come up with a unique team building programme which | | | | want a bit of a celebration - so a luscious breakfast |
| allows you and your colleagues to become actively | | | | and thorough debriefing is provided a local 5 Star Hotel. |
| involved in all aspects of the flight, from pre-flight | | | | So, next time your boss calls you in for the dreaded |
| planning, rigging and inflation of the balloon to in-flight | | | | "Team Building" meeting, do yourself (and your |
| management of your hot air balloon ride. | | | | colleagues) a favour and suggest something innovative |
| Your group will be split into smaller teams, with each | | | | and exciting: hot air ballooning. |