Welcome to a round-up of our first ever Collaboration Day where we all got together to see the unveiling of our new values, catch up and be inspired!
From icebreakers to challenge workshops, every moment was an opportunity to harness the power of collaboration.
Read more to find out how the day unfolded below, read the feedback and see pictures of the day!
The Values Unveil... drum roll...
Our Five new values were announced.
"I'm overwhelmed at how well the team at AIS have responded to the values - early feedback has been amazing so I'm really pleased that all that hard work and deliberation that everyone put in to create them has paid off." - Guy Brazier
All can be found on the take-away pack and in our interactive flipbook here.
Collaboration Workshop
This put our 'We Collaborate' value to the test as we worked together and presented our top tips to each other. Work is now underway to review the brilliant ideas discussed and we'll be creating our AIS Top Tips for Collaboration very soon.
"Overall, I thought the first ever AIS Collaboration Day was a wonderful and enjoyable day. The icebreaker was a perfect introduction to get employees comfortable with their team, and to get to know each other a little. It was also nice to speak with and see those colleagues I don’t get to see very often." - Stephanie Lee
What is Wellbeing?
Recognising the significance of mental and physical health in the workplace, we invited expert Clare Walkeden to share practical strategies for maintaining a suitable work-life balance and enhancing our overall wellbeing.
The session delved into practical techniques for stress management, mindfulness, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This focus on wellbeing complemented the collaborative spirit of the day, reinforcing the idea that a supportive work environment is essential for both individual and collective success.
As a takeaway, we were left equipped with actionable insights to integrate into our daily lives.
"This was very insightful as I didn’t realise that stress was transmissible. So I need to be more aware of not only how my stress levels could affect the team, but also identify if one of the team is starting to struggle." - Helen Dellow
Time to Escape
Clearly the most rowdy part of the day was the Table Top Escape Room - everyone was very competitive... some more so than others. Well done to Team Crunchie on their victory!
"I thought the day was excellent, the jar at the start was a great ice breaker, which helped with the team building exercise and made everybody more relaxed and willing to contribute and collaborate. This showed through with the escape room exercise at the end of the day." - Andrew Green
It's just the start
Collaboration doesn't stop here!
Each staff member has received a 'Values Bingo Card' to help everyone live and breathe our new values. Thank-you Cards have also been implemented to give thanks around the workplace and celebrate every day.
"I really enjoyed the first ever collaboration day it was nice to get off the site and somewhere new and interacting with everyone within the company." - Rohan Sehra
"I've been working here for seven years now and the collaboration day was the best day I've had at AIS!" - Rachel Breen
Thank you everyone, it was a fun and engaging day to help shape the future of AIS.
Here's to next year!
