The use of fun in team engagement activities & why it matters.

Hall of Fame Motivational Speaker from Canada Tyler Hayden gives you the three important reasons why fun and engagement matters in team building at work.

Think back to when you were a student, or if you are one, to your favourite class. What do you remember most about it? I’m willing to bet you weren’t bored, and that you felt interested and engaged in what the instructor had to say.

Why is that? Most likely, your teacher was a pro at making the class fun. Maybe they told exciting stories, incorporated games into their lessons, or let you work in groups with your friends.

Fun is a crucial component of engagement, here’s why:

• Fun strengthens the memory networks

• Fun helps us stay focused so we can concentrate

• Fun releases those feel-good hormones and chemicals, like oxytocin and dopamine

Fun learning environments increase our connection with others and us stay motivated and engaged. In short, fun strengthens learning! What do you do to make things more fun?

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