Recently, the PAFS Ireland team headed to Killaloe, Co. Clare to set aside the usual office grind for a day filled with excitement, mental and physical challenges and memorable experiences. In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment, effective teamwork is crucial for success. Team building is an essential practice that fosters collaboration, boosts morale, improves communication and enhances productivity.

We kicked off the day partaking in a quiz created and led by one of our very own enthusiastic staff members. To begin, the team participated in the “Marshmallow Challenge” constructing structures of all shapes and sizes, which was a fantastic ice breaker. It was clear that the room was filled with accountants and not engineers! Following this, there was a challenging ten-round quiz made up of different genres and topics. The competitive edge amongst the staff was evident throughout, especially during the “egg and spoon” race bonus round which was enjoyed by all.

The afternoon was filled with fun and adventure when the team headed off to the Killaloe Adventure Centre. The Adventure Centre provides high quality intensive team building programs which suited the PAFS Ireland team perfectly. Each activity gave everyone a chance to grow as a team, learning how to build trust in one another, solve problems, encourage each other to succeed and make better decisions, all traits which can be used regularly in the workplace.

The team participated in numerous activities which included archery, high rope climbing and challenging puzzles. It’s safe to say that the high rope climbing proved to be the most challenging yet rewarding activity of the day with the teams succeeding in this physical adventure which required immense team work and encouragement to reach the top of the 10-meter podium.

We will be taking the skills obtained and lessons learned from this bonding day as we head into the remainder of Q4 and next year!