At our essence, “Have fun” is one of our core values, and we were eager to put it into practice. After months of planning, we hosted our global team bonding event, and it was wonderful to have everyone together in one place!
Here’s a recap of how it went.
Football and Games
We began with football because it’s the universal language. First up, it was between the Nigerian team and the Ghana team, and the rivalry and banter lived up to expectations, hello, Africa Cup of Nations. This wasn’t just football; there was strategy, skills on display, and some good-natured trash talk.
Afterwards, Nigeria faced the Global team, which included anyone else who wanted to join. Watching colleagues, whom you’ve only seen or heard on video calls, suddenly competing as athletes was quite entertaining.
Our female colleagues put on a great show that kept us amused. We laughed as we watched a mix of air kicks and some impressive plays. The match was fun from start to finish. They were all determined to win, and it was so close that we had to settle it with a penalty shootout.
We then continued with some classic games. The limbo bar revealed who had hidden flexibility and who did not. Connect 4 turned out to be unexpectedly strategic, and who knew our Admin team had such a competitive edge?
Team Dinner
The evening dinner really was the highlight. After months of saying “Can you see my screen?” and “You’re muted, if you’re speaking,” we finally sat face-to-face as real people.
Our CEO took a moment to address the team, sharing insights about our future direction at BPS and expressing appreciation for everyone’s hard work. It was refreshing to hear those words in person, rather than on a screen.
Following that, conversations flowed naturally. We got to know each other’s backgrounds, exchanged stories unrelated to work, and discovered that some colleagues can seriously consider pursuing dance as a career.
More Than Just a Weekend
Our team bonding exercise was an amazing experience filled with sports, games, tasty food, and great conversations. We laughed, challenged each other, and created memories that helped us connect on a deeper level.
As we approach the end of the year, the connections we’ve fostered within our global team have boosted our morale and driven us to reach our objectives and finish the year strong.
