Teambuilding Event: Chequered Flag

Chequered Flag

The aim of Chequered Flag is for your team to cross the finishing line first in the most fantastic-looking pedal-powered kart.

Firstly each team needs to brainstorm what their 'Racing Machine' is going to look like. The best-looking construction (according to the panel of judges) is awarded Pole Position for the racing Finale later on.

Once it has been agreed what the kart is going to look like, you have to gather everything you possibly can to turn your dream machine into reality. A certain amount of resources are in your starter kit - including the solid structure of the basic kart.

Each team must procure more resources by pitching a successful Sponsorship Bid. Your bid will include how your machine will look, what your branding will be and why you think your team is going to win your Company Grand Prix.

This particular part of Chequered Flag is very adaptable. Normally your whole group acts as the audience to each team's pitch which they present to the Sponsors. Everyone finds this extremely funny.

Construct your Racing Machine

The more successful your bid the more money your team earns to spend on materials for the construction of your 'Racing Machine' and any spares you might want for the Pits.

When you build your dream machine your aim is to impress the judges who will award one team Pole Position and this gives your team the best chance of winning the Finale race at the end.

Company Grand Prix

Teams realise that the only way to win Chequered Flag is to use all the skills that they've got in their team. Just like Formula One, the roles of designer, mechanic and driver are all critical. The ability to be flamboyant, persuasive and articulate is also useful. In addition someone needs to ensure that planning is meticulous.

Whether teams are innately competitive (perhaps more like a sales team) or innately collaborative (perhaps more like an accounts department) the fact is that everyone enjoys Chequered Flag.