Getting to know each other personally as a basis for constructive cooperation
After the team from Vienna was warmly welcomed by the Kosovar colleagues on the first afternoon, a lot of time was invested in an extensive get-to-know-each-other round. In addition to the classic components of a personal introduction, the question of the hitherto unknown hobbies and interests of the individual employees was also asked. In this way the ice could be broken quickly. A short and concise presentation of the global CEYOND strategy followed, with a subsequent exercise in which two teams worked on common goals. All participants were able to round off the evening with a meal together with traditional Kosovar specialities such as “Flia” and “Skanderbeg”.
The next day started with a typical CEYOND workshop. After some brainstorming exercises on the topic “Common values and working methods” two teams independently work out similar “values” and goals. In the next exercise we visualized internal communication and information processes and their course through the organization by means of a simple wool thread and real examples. This exercise clearly showed bottlenecks and gave all participants a uniform understanding of our processes. The program was rounded off by a joint learning session for our latest project management tool, which was used to develop and map a new project.
In addition to the development of these contents, the programme also included getting to know the country with its culture and landscape. We visited the medieval castle ruins of Novo Brdo and took a walk through the capital Pristina. Afterwards we had dinner together again.
Conclusion: Remote works, but can hardly compensate personal relationship building!
The Global Team Meeting showed one thing above all: even before the meeting, all CEYOND employees had the same values, needs and demands regarding their work, both in terms of processes, prioritization and quality standards. Even though we all communicate with each other daily via Microsoft teams, there is nothing like a personal meeting to ensure an intensive exchange and good cooperation. We are all very much looking forward to our next meeting!
