Virtual Team Building Success: Beiersdorf Nivea Dubai’s ‘Map the City’ Challenge

Beiersdorf Nivea in Dubai collaborated with FocusU to conduct a virtual team-building session for its marketing team, aiming to foster team bonding and provide a refreshing break from work. FocusU proposed the “Map the City” challenge, where participants explored the city of London virtually, answering location-based questions through Google Maps.

The session, held over Microsoft Teams, included five teams of four participants, each tasked with answering 20 questions within a set timeframe. The challenge utilized Google Maps’ features like 360-degree views and nearby search, encouraging participants to leverage their attention to detail and collaborate closely. The activity concluded with a debrief, highlighting key takeaways in teamwork, creativity, and virtual collaboration.

Feedback was highly positive, with participants appreciating the engaging, optimally challenging format that provided an “#escapemoment” from daily work. The marketing manager praised FocusU for their seamless organization, rating the experience 9/10 and noting the session’s success in boosting morale and team engagement. The event exemplified an effective virtual solution for enhancing team dynamics and connection​.