Impact Report 2018 StreetwiZe • Mobile School

argenta • BE StreetwiZe!
29/06/2018 • 13/12/2018
Eric Vanbiervliet
Hans Lamberts
Argenta
Antwerp / Belgium
For quite some times we were thinking of developing
a teambuilding that would keep the
middle between the classic bowling or paintball
moment and a decent workshop. A fun day
with some content.
Eventually, it was for Argenta that we elaborated
the Team Action Day concept. This full day
programme starts from the Street Skill Cooperative
Competition and the conclusion that, as
a team, we can learn a lot from street gangs.
They know very well why they join forces, for
example, they know when to close in. But it
doesn’t keep the individual members from
standing up for themselves.
A very typical thing is also that gang members
are very proud to show that they are part of the
group. They may all wear the same tattoo for
example. This strengthens the bond
between the different gang members on one
hand and makes the gang more attractive to
outsiders on the other.
During the Team Action Day, in line with these
insights, we reflect on the added value of
cooperation within the participating team:
where, how and for whom do we make a difference?
The participants are then asked to deliver
their ‘business card’ as a team by realising a
short introduction movie. We accompany them
in a reflection on how they want to be seen as a
team and how they can visualise that. In the afternoon
they go into the city to create the necessary
footage. After editing the movie, it is time for
the ‘avant-premiere’ and an informal look back.
The many pleasant reactions we received in the
meantime prove that the programme has potential.
Here’s a small selection:
* Unique team event. Well facilitated! Successful
in stimulating team dynamics and getting
to know each other better. I wonder how we can
implement even more Street Skills at Argenta.
(Katleen Boisschot - P & P Manager)
* A very nice, fascinating and instructive day!
Original approach to building a team, unique
experience. (Laurence Van Hissenhoven - P & P
Manager Support)
* Making the movie was a nice experience. I
got to know my colleagues in a completely different
way. Good guidance throughout the day
to achieve a nice result. (Tim Goethals - Product
Marketeer)
And if you wonder why we chose to build this
teambuilding around movies: the idea came
up since our new office in Leuven, where the
programme started, is situated in the former
‘Studio’ cinemas!
IMPACT
Teambuilding 2.0: fun & content
Aligning about the added value of the cooperation
Aligning about the desired perception of the team
Realisation of a strong introduction movie for the team
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