1The Challenge
What was the challenge?
A full-day virtual offsite was planned for Sainsbury's to bring the team together and create a sense of camaraderie. The program included the SMILE Challenge, Incredible India Treasure Hunt, and a Minute to Win It Challenge. The goal was to plan an engaging day for the team with a positive meaning, allowing them to connect and have fun.
2Our Solution
What solution did we design?
The thought Bulb proposed a program that combined the SMILE Challenge, Incredible India Treasure Hunt, and Minute to Win It Challenge for Sainsbury's virtual offsite. The solution aimed to create an engaging and interactive experience that would foster teamwork, collaboration, and a sense of happiness among the participants.
3How We Did It
How was the programme delivered?
a) Exciting Icebreakers: The program started with exciting icebreakers to energize and engage the participants. These icebreakers created a positive and interactive environment, setting the tone for the day. b) SMILE Challenge: Participants were introduced to the sMILE Challenge, which was played on the Skoop App. They were divided into teams, and the objective was to score the highest points. The challenges focused on spreading smiles and happiness within the teams, promoting positive interactions. c) Virtual Lunch: The teams had a virtual lunch break where they chit-chatted and shared random ideas. The virtual lunch was designed to foster team synergy and allow team members to connect on a more personal level. d) Incredible India Treasure Hunt: After the lunch break, the teams embarked on a virtual journey around India in search of treasure. The Incredible India Treasure Hunt provided an interactive and gamified experience where teams worked together to solve challenges and find hidden treasures. e) Minute to Win It Challenge: Following a brief break, the teams engaged in a high-energy Minute to Win It Challenge. This challenge included a series of experiential activities that had to be completed within 60 seconds. The activities encouraged problem-solving, quick thinking, and teamwork. f) Debrief: During the debrief session, teams shared their experiences and reflections. They discussed how they encountered different sides of their team members and worked together to solve unknown problems. The debrief focused on highlighting the importance of problem-solving, collaboration, and teamwork.
4Key Outcomes
What were the results?
The debrief session addressed the following points: a)Problem Solving: Participants reflected on the problem-solving skills they utilized during the challenges. They shared their strategies, approaches, and learnings from tackling various problems together as a team. b)Collaboration: The importance of collaboration in achieving success was emphasized during the debrief. Participants discussed how they worked together, leveraged each other's strengths, and communicated effectively to accomplish shared objectives. c)Teamwork: The debrief highlighted the significance of teamwork in fostering a stronger connection among team members. Participants shared how the activities brought them closer as a team and built a stronger bond."