Posted: Monday 9 March 2009
Team Building Scottish Government
An excited group from the Scottish Government arrived at Hampden Stadium for an afternoon of intensive and fun-filled Team Building Activities.
The Team Building session kicked off when the group was divided into six teams and asked to think of team names for the afternoon. And so it was, that the 3 B's, Claire's Codgers, The Fruitellas, The Obesity Rollers, Simply the Best and The Sexy Pixies Plus Stephen - as he was the only man in the group (legend) - came to do battle. The teams would be fighting it out not only for a sense of achievement, not just for pride, but something far greater...the Team Challenge Company Winners Trophy! Let Battle Commence!
The ice-breaking Team Building Activity was a group one, as the teams faced off against each other in the ever tricky Helium Stick. The seemingly simple task proved highly difficult, as more than one of the teams (ok, lets be honest, all of the teams) struggled enormously. It was then time for the teams to rotate around a further 4 highly challenging Team Building tasks, as they bid to gain as many points as possible towards lifting that famous winners trophy.
Giraffe Build proved as hilarious as ever, though one particular moment does stand out above the rest...when Madarita from Claire's Codgers was convinced that 'Giraffes only have 3 legs'! Rollerball was perhaps one of the most tasking activities to be undertaken, and the pressure certainly showed throughout the entire group. However, The 3 B's took it all in their stride, building a contraption of such beauty that it may well be ready for market within the month - should the market ever need such a thing. Check out the vid, pure poetry in motion...!
Other Team Building Activities included the Egg Drop, where the Fruitellas came out on top after a quite breathtaking descent! Nasa Challenge proved tough for many, and it was left up to Team Simply the Best. Parmindar lead the team to an all-time Team Challenge Company record of just 6 points, an achievement that is beyond most of MENSA! It seems that it was a certain Anna Devlin that was the inspiration behind such a success, and its believed she will be travelling out with our atmosphere shortly, as Nasa Recruitment steps up their search for the next Neil Armstrong!
And so, with the scores tight at both top and bottom, there was everything to play for as the afternoon of Team Building entered its climax...it was time for the ultimate Finale...Bridge Build! Words simply cannot describe the joy of that remote control car reaching the other side as your rickety bridge stands firm in the face of adversity. So what better way to spread the love than to check out this clip...you'll never know what this feels like, Obesity Rollers/'Cheaters'
It had come down to the wire, and nerves tingled throughout the group as the final scores from the Team Building afternoon were announced. There has to be a last place, and it was the turn of the Sexy Pixies Plus Stephen (once again, legend) to collect the Wooden Spoon for their last place finish. The Obesity Rollers and The Fruitellas shared 4th spot, as The 3 B's came in third. Claire's Codgers just couldn't do quite enough, but were fantastic throughout and deserved their 2nd place finish. And so, with Parmindar at the helm (I know, fix, right?), Team Simply the Best had steered their way to victory, and gleefully accepted their prize to rapturous applause from the onlooking crowd.
Though only one team could walk away winners, we hope everybody left with fabulous memories of their Team Building day at Hampden Stadium with Team Challenge Company. A big thank you must go to Parmindar for organising a fantastic day of fun and hilarity, and we all look forward to working with everyone again soon. On a final note...you didn't think we were going to let those Bridge Build losers get away with it, did you??? Enjoy...!
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Genya replied on 10 Mar 2009 at 11:44
It was a pleasure to work with Parminder on organising the Scottish Government Team Building afternoon. The group had a great afternoon and everyone really got involved with the different challenges, especially Anna when she nearly made a clean sweep at the NASA challenge. The afternoon ended with all the team competing at the Build a Bridge, certainly some impressive constructions and others that required a 'Weak Bridge' sign at the side of the road!!
Look forward to working with you all again soon