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Team
Building Activities Overview
Why Team Building?
Success in the contemporary business environment is the result of
numerous factors. Primary among the elements contributing to the
success of an endeavor, corporation, or project is The Team, a group
of individuals who must act in concert to mutual benefit and overall
heightened achievement.
The creation of a winning team is no accident.
The benefits of corporate teambuilding have long been lauded for the
advantageous effects they have on individuals and groups. Activities
outside of the workplace can create bonds and levels of
understanding which carry over into the office, increasing
collaborative efficiency while contributing to the presence of a
positive working environment.
Why Sailing?
Sailing is a special kind of sport. Each individual on a vessel
assumes a set of responsibilities. These responsibilities sometimes
require individual attention and decision-making, and at other times
will overlap with the tasks of others and necessitate cooperation.
At time an individual might find it important to follow the commands
of a fellow crew, and then shortly thereafter that same person might
be called into a leadership role.
Just as in a business environment, both individual initiative and
team cooperation are rewarded. And, as is commonly the case in the
competitive business landscape, a sailing team must continually
adapt and overcome to constantly changing conditions.
By engaging in the ultimate corporate team building exercises and
activities at J World Sailing, you'll go far beyond a
ropes course, golf retreat, or other conventional team building
activitiy. Instead, our team building activities focus on working
together in groups in an extremely dynamic and demanding
environment, where constantly changing forces require you to think
and act fast. It's definitely challenging, but at the end of the
day, you'll be a better team player for it.
Why J World?
J World, the Performance Sailing School, was founded in 1981. Since
then, we have taught tens of thousands of people to sail, sharpened
the skills of an armada of sailboat racers, and launched many a
sailor on round-the-world cruises. For over 16 years, J World has
been ranked the “best sailing school in America.” We truly are the
“Top Gun” of sailing.
Corporate teambuilding events have been a tremendously popular
offering. Clients such as Best Buy, Siebel, Microsoft, 3M, and
Oracle have chosen J World to conduct their on-the-water
teambuilding activities, with good reason:
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Each of our coaches
is a celebrated competitive sailor and professional instructor.
Amongst our staff, we have collegiate all-Americans, world
champions, Olympic team members, and America’s Cup veterans.
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Our boats are the
best around. We sail only the latest generation of sportboats,
which are fast, fun, comfortable, and safe.
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J World has a
variety of programs which have proven to be successful at
accomplishing a wide variety of goals.
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Our flexibility
means that we can create events which are custom tailored to
your needs. When, where, and what are all determined on a
case-by-case basis with your best interests in mind.
J World specializes in
providing an exciting, hands-on environment. Our staff members are
not just great sailors, they are exceptional coaches and patient
instructors, with a passion for sailing and a talent for sharing.
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