Morale Building Good for Business

In today's lean economic times it is more important than ever for businesses to keep staff morale high and motivation levels up, says Full On operations director Paul Nicholson.

In today's lean economic times it is more important than ever for businesses to keep staff morale high and motivation levels up, says Full On operations director Paul Nicholson.

His company has developed a portfolio of cost-effective and energising one to three hour workshops designed to enhance morale and motivation.

"It's in times of uncertainty, doom and gloom, and extreme cost-cutting that maintaining the morale and motivation of your people is most critical,'' says Mr Nicholson. "When staff are happy their productivity increases and businesses achieve more.''

Full On specialise in weaving fun, adventure, learning and development into well organized and cost effective team activities for conferences and meetings.

"We have a small portfolio of quality and proven activities guaranteed to stimulate, motivate and heighten morale of your people,'' Mr Nicholson says.

Full On has been successfully running programmes for thousands of American high school students during the Northern Hemisphere summer since 2003 but it has recently branched into the corporate market here.

The Christchurch-based company specialises in building self-confidence and team unity through fun-filled adventure and offers a range of activities aimed at breaking-down barriers and helping people achieve their potential.

Champion Super 14 rugby franchise, the Canterbury Crusaders, is among those who have used Full On's services. Former coach Robbie Deans, now in charge of the Australian rugby team, is glowing in his praise for the Full On programme, describing it as "useful and very productive''.

"They had a thorough understanding of what we wanted to achieve and delivered this. The feedback from the lads was they thoroughly enjoyed it, and from our perspective it certainly stimulated their thinking whilst achieving some constructive outcomes. I would have no hesitation in recommending Full On to other teams and organisations,'' says Deans.

Full On has its own abseiling site at Washpen Falls, about 50 minutes drive from Christchurch, where it can cater for up to 150 people a day. It also offers fun and informal team building exercises and a personal growth programme during which participants learn how to break a one-inch thick piece of pine board with their bare hands.

Mr Nicholson says all the programmes have been carefully put together to ensure participants get the maximum enjoyment and benefit from them.

"We're not into the touchy-feely stuff. We want people to get out there and have fun but also learn things they can apply in their professional and personal lives at the same time. Basically we're about fun, adventure, learning and development.''

Mr Nicholson says while most of the programmes Full On offers are half-day or day-long, the company can also provide staff to accompany groups on longer, overnight trips. In that situation Full On staff essentially act as MCs, ensuring activities are run seamlessly and opportunities for interaction are maximized.

"We've got a lot of expertise and experience and we know how to get people relaxed and enjoying themselves - we've been doing it successfully for years.''

Events management company Executive Events is another Full On client that is unstinting in its praise.

"Full On provided an exceptional weekend in delivering our conference objectives and activities and were the consummate professionals at all stages of delivery.  Without exception, the crew members were highly skilled, friendly and approachable and at all times provided assurance and generated confidence and enthusiasm as a result of their 110% dedication,'' says Executive Events manager Andrew Stephens.

To find out more about Full On and the programmes it offers log onto www.fullon.co.nz.

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