Borderlands PDP organized a successful two days Team Building Program for NCELL HR Team from 27th March to 28th March 2012 at the Borderlands Eco Adventure Resort, Sindhupalchock. Various icebreakers, team building activities, sessions and initiatives were used during the course of the program. During team building activities team members were accompanied by facilitators to bring out the learning points and their relevance at workplace. Meanwhile team members examined old issues for new perspective which provided them an opportunity to make future changes more readily palatable. At the end of the program there was a final debriefing program followed by certificate and award distribution program. It was really a successful exciting program with positive feedback from the participants.
Feet were busy tapping on the ground, bodies were moving along with the rhythm of music, colorful lights, Cameras, foods and drinks….. Yes we are talking about the “New Year Spring Blast at Borderlands Eco -Adventure Resort”
Borderlands eco-adventure resort in close collaboration with Kathmanducraze.com organized the New Year gala to celebrate Nepali New Year 2069. Image FM and Kantipur T V played important role of media support whereas Romanov played a role of key sponsor and Sanmiguel as co-sponsor. Live performance of Dhermendra Sewan and DJ Nadim was a bonus and added an additional punch to the party.
Indeed, The New Year 2069 Spring Blast at Borderlands was a huge success overall. We encourage our valued clients to take benefits by participating in the events like this in days to come.
Once again, we would like to wish a very happy, joyful and prosperous New Year to all…….
Borderlands PDP organized a successful Family Day for SN Power on 13th April 2012 at Bhaktapur Guest House. There were total of 46 participants involved in the program. The main aim of the program was to celebrate SN Power Traffic Safety Year 2011-12 with the objective of assisting in team building through various activities and forming a strong and effective team. Various team activities, quiz, fun games, music & dances and initiatives were used during the program. Program started with a warm up session. After this session participants were split into two groups to take part in ice break activities and again the groups were divided into five teams to take part in various team building activities in different five stations. There was also prize distribution program for the winner of the Traffic Safety Year Banner competition. Finally the program was greatly effective and considered to be a good experience for the SN Power team.
The Borderlands PDP organized a team building program for Laxmi Bank Staff on 30th March at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu. There were total of 40 participants. This half day program saw active participation from the Laxmi Bank team. The participants enthusiastically participated in the various games and initiatives. The participants said that the program was a fun-filled event and it also focused on experiential learning. They further said that they understood each other better and also felt that the team building was successful in enhancing their trust among each other, team work, leadership skills, planning and implementation and coordination among other things.
Participants from the World Bank BANP Educational team took part in a 3-days Staff Retreat Program organized by the Borderlands PDP from March 28-30, 2012. The main aim of the program was to improve skills that can be used in the workplace to better carry out their day-to-day activities while at the same time have fun and bond with the co-workers. Building trust, true group cohesion, safe learning environment, communication (verbal and non-verbal), better planning and coordination and team work aids people to work together and support each other. In line with the above, this Staff Retreat Program’s main aim was to assist in team building through various activities with an objective of forming a stronger and effective team of professionals, those professionals who bring changes in the life of thousands of people every day!
The entire program was designed to be fun-filled and enjoyable interspersed with learning opportunities and growth oriented activities which the participants availed to the fullest extent.
The Borderlands PDP organized NCELL Treasure Hunt, City Survival program for the staff of NCELL’s Technical Team on March 15, 2012 in Kathmandu. The main purpose of the program was to have fun and to get to know their colleagues better and to increase the level of physical and psychological endurance. During the program, various fun activities, problem solving activities, retail therapy, video making, team building games and initiatives were used at the ten different locations of Kathmandu valley. In each station there were Borderlands instructors who monitored and evaluated the team performance. Before the Program came to an end, there was a presentation of each team to share there achievements and experiences. At the end of the program organizer declared a winner team and also declared the remaining teams as a winner of the program.
The British School participated in a 5 day Leadership Development Program organized by Borderlands PDP. The 5 days program from the 12th – 16 March included 23 students from Year 9 and 3 teachers from TBS, Jawalakhel.
The program was a part of the annual outdoor excursion that Borderlands has been organizing for TBS for the last decade. The aims of these programs are to help the course members develop socially and academically in a unique yet safe environment with strong emphasis of interpersonal and team work skills. Activities are multifaceted, educational and challenging both physically and mentally with a sizeable dose of fun and adventure activities. The first couple of days included the trek to the historic Dugnagadi fortress, Gompa and Listi while the latter half of the program focused on adventure activities at Borderlands.
‘Challenge by choice’ – All adventure programs at Borderlands are wholly participatory so the students have to meet each particular challenge as it comes and give it their best shot. Outdoor sports like abseiling and river crossing enabled the students overcome their fear and operate outside their comfort zone and face challenges. Low rope course and problem solving initiative nurtured a strong team ethos, one of trust and support helping the teams to formulate strategies and emphasizing the importance of support mechanism. Cross cultural interaction, leadership and team roles, communication and listening skills, nurturing tolerance and building trust were some of the major highlights of the program.
Borderlands organized a 3 day Leadership Development trip for Malpi International School, Panuati. A total of 21 students and 3 teachers participated in the outdoor adventure program from 29th Feb to 02 March 2012.
The group was sent off from the school with tika blessings with inspiring words of encouragement by the school management. The group then set off for Borderlands with the course director and outdoor instructors. Upon arrival at Borderlands and safety briefing and some free time for packing for the trek and lunch was allotted to the group. Before the trek began, some important topics relating to team work, leadership and outdoor education was discussed. The groups then divided into 2 sub group, choose leaders and sweepers for keeping the group together and headed towards the village of Gati, the camp site for the day. In the evening there was a session to talk about various learning and individual experience. Camp fire and marshmallows after dinner with storytelling and singing songs brought the day to a pleasant end.
The next day started off with an adventurous walk to the fabled Borderlands falls and then back to Borderlands for lunch. Following lunch, the students engaged in adventure activities like abseiling and rock climbing based on the theme of ‘ experiential learning ‘ – learning by doing, overcoming fear and expanding one’s comfort zone. BBQ evening with music and entertainment and looking back at the day’s event were the highlights of the day.
On the last day of the program, there was treasure hunt, an interactive activity for the group to work together while having fun and facing challenges. Certificate distribution, banner presentation, tee shirts and group photo concluded the school retreat.
Borderlands PDP organized three day long “Leadership Development Program” for Demo Nepal- Joint Youth & Student’s Platform on 9th to 11th February 2012 at Trishuli Beach Camp, Thewatar. There were total 25 participants from different student/youth political leaders from different political parties of Nepal. Various team building activities and initiatives were used during the course of the program. Besides this “Keep it real” exercise where the teams had to manoeuvre the rafts on Trisuli themselves was a very interesting and useful exercise for participants. Participants expressed that entire activities including banner presentation, dream exercises and value sessions were really inspiring for them to encourage team work and unity.
The Borderlands PDP conducted a Two Day long Professional Development Program (PDP) for NCELL’s ICR and Fraud & Revenue Section Team on January 27rd to 28th, 2012 at Borderlands Eco Adventure Resort. The main objectives of the program was to provide the participants an opportunity to work together as a good team, outside the office environment (through various games and initiatives), to encourage teamwork and unity and to have fun and to get to know their colleagues better. Series of out door activities, initiatives including the low rope course and rafting on the Bhote Koshi River with the theme “Keep It Real” were used during the program. The entire programs were highly participative providing a stimulating mix of activities, exercises, role play, and facilitator led review.
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