A digital alternative to traditional team building events
MAVE is a moderated team engagement program that builds sustainable team connection — directly inside Slack or Microsoft Teams.
The problem
Why traditional team building events fall short for distributed teams
Offsites, workshops, and team building events can be fun — but their impact is usually short-lived. For remote, asynchronous, and international teams, team connection often fades quickly after a single event.
Common challenges of traditional team offsites:
- Limited long-term engagement across the team
- Short-lived impact on team culture
- Activities often only reach already well-connected team members
- High costs and logistical complexity for distributed teams
The solution
The MAVE Program: A continuous alternative to classic team events
MAVE is a digital, moderated team engagement program designed as a sustainable alternative to offsites, workshops, and one-time team building activities.
Instead of creating short bursts of excitement, MAVE embeds continuous team building directly into the daily workflow of remote and distributed teams — inside the tools they already use, like Slack or Microsoft Teams.
MAVE creates ongoing team engagement through:
Weekly MAVE boosts
Short team moments — from reflection and conversation prompts to light activities — designed to spark real interaction in under 5 minutes.
Designed for digital-first teams
Delivered directly in Slack or Microsoft Teams — no extra meetings, tools, or planning required.
Human-led moderation
Actively guided by the MAVE team with reminders, follow-ups, and tailored prompts for managers to keep participation high across the team.
Low effort for leaders
Fully moderated and ready-to-run, minimizing internal workload while maintaining consistent engagement.
True team culture isn’t built in a one-off event. It grows through consistent, low-barrier interaction over time. MAVE provides HR leaders and team managers with a cost-effective, sustainable alternative to traditional team building — keeping teams connected, motivated, and engaged, no matter where they work.
The results
Measurable outcomes HR leaders love
Increased employee engagement
in digital and remote work environments.
Inclusive participation
not just the most active or extroverted employees.
Better team communication
through regular, low-barrier interactions.
Reduced spending
on expensive one-off offsites or workshops.
Stronger sense of belonging
across distributed and asynchronous teams.
Positive impact
on motivation, collaboration, and team morale.
Effective team building without travel costs, logistical headaches, or disruption to daily work routines.
Why people leaders love us
Lisa, Global Head of Field Marketing, Agicap
How it works
Team building without travel
The MAVE Team Engagement Program runs directly inside Slack or Microsoft Teams and is actively moderated by the MAVE team, which is experienced in boosting engagement for digital-first, remote, and distributed teams.
No travel costs. No extra meetings. No planning stress.
Each 6 week program includes:
Energizing kick-off call
with the team to introduce the program and spark joy.
Personal reminders
from MAVE to motivate when engagement drops.
Shareable assets
team badges, highlights, and GIFs for internal comms.
Weekly boosts
short and fun for low-barrier participation.
Response suggestions
for managers to actively engage in the program.
Because the program is moderated and embedded into daily workflows, participation stays high — without adding extra work for HR or team leaders.
FAQs
Have a question that needs a human to answer? No problem.
How can we reduce costs of traditional team building events and offsites?
Traditional offsites and workshops are expensive, requiring travel, venues, and catering. MAVE delivers a continuous team engagement program digitally through Slack or Microsoft Teams, creating meaningful team connection without the cost, logistics, or disruption of in-person events.
Why do one-off offsites often fail to improve team culture long-term?
Do virtual or hybrid alternatives provide the same ROI as in-person teambuilding events?
What virtual team building activities are easy to scale?
What are effective alternatives to traditional team building events?
Many companies try virtual Zoom events, digital games, or one-off workshops — but these often create only temporary excitement. MAVE provides a continuous engagement program that sparks real connection, helping teams stay motivated, engaged, and connected — without travel, high costs, or disruption.
How do you keep remote or hybrid teams engaged?
How is MAVE different from classic team building events or offsites?
Traditional team events create short-term excitement that fades quickly. MAVE focuses on ongoing engagement, making team connection part of the weekly routine — especially valuable for remote, async and digital-first teams.
How do we engage introverted or less active team members in team building activities?
MAVE’s low-barrier Boosts are designed for everyone — not just extroverted or highly active employees. Thoughtful prompts, moderated follow-ups, and inclusive exercises ensure that every team member can participate comfortably, building meaningful connections.
How often should team building activities happen to be effective?
One-off events create temporary engagement. MAVE’s weekly Boosts over a 6 week program ensure consistent interaction, turning team building into a habit that strengthens communication, collaboration, and culture over time.
How can we make team building events more inclusive?
Classic team events often exclude employees who work asynchronously, remotely, or have other (family) commitments. MAVE’s low-barrier format ensures all team members can participate — no matter their location, schedule, or personality type.
It’s time to rethink team building and integrate it into digital work life
MAVE brings fresh energy to the workday – with regular boosts that supercharge team spirit and engagement.