In December'15 the Lithuanian team of IF Insurance flew to the warmer weather of Barcelona for a one day training with THINKING-BIG.
The project has been prepared for two weeks, through Skype calls and e-mails exchanges between Vilnius and Porto, in a very fluid, focused and fast process, understanding their needs and wishes.
And so, on December 14th, the team and the facilitator finally met and made it happen. The 6 hours session followed the goals previously settled:
- ENHANCE TEAM WORK - Knowing each other from a different point of view. Exploring the "not so obvious" sides of each other, helping creating better understanding in daily life. What are the common points between the different people of the team? How does knowing each other better affects, for better, the way we work together?
The project has been prepared for two weeks, through Skype calls and e-mails exchanges between Vilnius and Porto, in a very fluid, focused and fast process, understanding their needs and wishes.
And so, on December 14th, the team and the facilitator finally met and made it happen. The 6 hours session followed the goals previously settled:
- ENHANCE TEAM WORK - Knowing each other from a different point of view. Exploring the "not so obvious" sides of each other, helping creating better understanding in daily life. What are the common points between the different people of the team? How does knowing each other better affects, for better, the way we work together?
- KNOWING MORE ABOUT THE PERSONAL STRENGTHS - What are the things that I am good at and that provide me with energy when using them? Do the others recognize them in my daily job? How does it show?
- THE MEANING OF WORK - How to integrate daily tasks as part of a bigger picture. What is the context of each task? What is the importance of the work we realize for the department? What's the importance of the department within the company? What does it mean for me to be making this kind of work? How do I explain the work I do to someone else, external to the company? What is the meaning of my work days in my personal narrative (What do I tell to myself about what I do in life)? Is is according to what I would like to do in my life? How far am I and how can I adapt it to what I would like it to be?
These and other questions were explored through group dynamics and with time to enjoy the various settings of the hotel where the training took place.
These and other questions were explored through group dynamics and with time to enjoy the various settings of the hotel where the training took place.
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- HOW DO I ACHIEVE MY BEST? - How do I want to be seen as a person and as a professional and what do I have to do in order to achieve it? How can others help me in this?
- STEPS AND BLOCKS TO CREATIVITY - Exploring the creative process. How can I enhance creativity in my team? What kind of tools, activities and strategies can I use with them during our meetings and on our daily activities? What are the most frequent creativity blocks and how can I help overcome them?
These and other aspects were explored in a professional but relaxed atmosphere, where participants could discuss, create debate, work as a group and in pairs, and explore materials that could help them go forward on their extremely focused work lives.
Because serious trainings don't have to be boring (and adults still need and like to play!)
Because serious trainings don't have to be boring (and adults still need and like to play!)
In the end, feedbacks were very positive, specially focusing the importance of knowing more about each others' strengths, the team and the creative blocks.
THANK YOU, team, for the co-construction of a great session in Barcelona!
THANK YOU, team, for the co-construction of a great session in Barcelona!
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