Teamwork: Connect

With intermittent lockdowns, people have become used to staying home. It has resulted in many people getting into a rut and feeling disconnected from others. This disconnection results in a silo mentality, lower well-being, an increase in office politics and disengagement. All of these factors negatively impact productivity for the organisation. Human beings are a social species, and the science shows that the #1 factor in happiness and well-being is connection. As a social species we all have a deep desire for whanaungatanga (belonging).

“Wade ran his Connect program for our day conference in Queenstown. He again provided energy, fun and some key takeaway messages for our team to return to their work teams and families with. The day involved a wide variety of learning and invigorating team-bonding activities and we received some excellent feedback from the team on how valuable the day was.”

Solution

Connect is a one-day (or bespoke) program to help teams as they ease back into the face-to-face work environment. It accelerates team dynamics and helps galvanise groups quickly. Connect uses play as pedagogy, which embodies and enriches the learning. The program levels the status in the room thereby creating equality and helping to develop relationships quickly. It creates a safe learning environment which helps people can drop their barriers and open up to their colleagues. In a non-judgemental space, people tend to take more risks and extend their comfort zone so they feel like they’re developing in their role. Fun and learning are not mutually exclusive and the fastest way for people to connect is through laughter. Connect does all of this and more.   

Outcomes & Benefits

• Help people feel comfortable in group settings.

• Create a psychologically safe environment.

• Build a feeling of high trust environment amongst staff.

• Break down the silo mentality and galvanise the team.

• Bring fun and laughter into the workplace.

• Increase the sense of connection and belonging within the group.

• Extends comfort zone and risk tolerance levels.

“Wade recently delivered an exceptional team-building event for the Foodstuffs North Island Finance team.  His expertise, enthusiasm, and creativity were instrumental in making this event an outstanding success.

Wade has the ability to quickly understand our team's unique dynamics, goals, and challenges, and tailors and adapts on the spot the experience to our specific needs. This personalised approach set the stage for a truly impactful event. His ability to engage and motivate our team was exceptional. He facilitated a variety of activities and exercises that not only encouraged teamwork but also fostered open communication and trust among team members. His infectious energy and positive attitude created an atmosphere of enthusiasm and camaraderie, which was exactly what we were looking for.

One of the most impressive aspects of Wade's facilitation was his seamless blending of fun and learning. He designed activities that were not only enjoyable but also provided valuable insights into our team dynamics and problem-solving abilities. Wade's ability to extract meaningful lessons from each activity ensured that our team left the event with a deeper understanding of their roles and a stronger bond.

In conclusion, I can wholeheartedly recommend Wade Jackson for any team-building event. His passion for helping teams thrive, combined with his creativity and professionalism, make him a true asset. Wade Jackson is the catalyst for positive change that every team needs, and we are grateful for the transformative experience he provided us. We look forward to working with him again in the future.”