SV TEAM DAYS: SHAPING CHANGE TOGETHER*
The team event for the Insurance Department of Sparkasse Darmstadt was a great example of how purpose-driven team events can be effective. In October 2023, the 35-member team gathered with me to focus on the topic of change and to prepare for future challenges.
A concept tailored to the team’s needs formed the foundation of an intensive 1.5-day program that went far beyond traditional workshops. The goal was to alleviate fears of change, strengthen resilience, and foster trust in open communication. The picturesque Hotel Therme Bad Teinach provided the perfect atmosphere.
Through interactive sessions, the team engaged with topics such as change and stress, comfort zones, and personal growth. The first day concluded with hands-on exercises on feedback and collaboration. The second day focused on cross-departmental collaboration and shared visions. Activities like collaborative building and dancing encouraged participants to explore new perspectives in a playful way and to develop solutions together.
The event aimed to promote a positive attitude toward change and to encourage participants to engage actively and responsibly. With practical methods and theoretical insights, participants gained new skills to approach change positively and to succeed as a team.
„In October 2023, our 35-member team experienced an inspiring event that prepared us for the challenges of change. Under the theme ‘Shaping Change Together,’ we gathered in the picturesque setting of Hotel Therme Bad Teinach to work on enhancing our skills in a focused way.
The customized program, which went far beyond conventional workshops, was perfectly tailored to our needs. Our goal was to reduce fears of change, strengthen resilience, and promote a culture of open communication.
The combination of theoretical insights and interactive sessions allowed us to engage deeply with the topics of change, stress management, and personal growth. The first day, in particular, ended with hands-on exercises on feedback and collaboration, which significantly strengthened us as a team.
The second day focused on cross-departmental collaboration and the development of shared visions. Through creative activities like collaborative building and dancing, we were able to explore new perspectives in a playful way and develop solutions together.
This event not only gave us a positive attitude toward change but also encouraged us to work actively and responsibly toward our future. The practical methods and theoretical inputs equipped us with new skills to not just accept change but to actively shape it.
We are grateful for the valuable experiences and look forward to bringing the insights gained into our daily work. A big thank you to everyone who made this event so special!“
Mirko Pohl, Head of Insurance Department, Sparkasse Darmstadt (Oktober 2024)