Teambuilding @ Sofitel

Went to Sofitel Palm Resort for a teambuilding trial session today. They had sent my company an invitation to come for a free evaluation. So the ESC members, all except JN and SF, came for this trial.

Had to wake up early to meet the rest for breakfast at 7am. Slept for only 2 hours after coming home late from KTV. The transport to Sofitel was supposed to leave at 8am and we were the 1st group to arrive at the boarding point at about 745am. However the bus did not leave until about 830am.

Arrived at the resort slightly after 930am. Had an opening address before the trainer from FOCUS Adventure showed a presentation regarding the teambuilding games and objectives. After this we had some icebreaker games, before the main teambuilding games. These games were indoor. Break for lunch at noon.

More icebreaker and energizer after lunch. Then it was outdoor games. There are like 10 different stations in the Low Element course (this look a bit like the SOC in the army). The trainers explained to us each of the station, although we got to try 2 of the stations which did not require too much strength. After which the groups did try on some of the less physical stations. The game ended at 330pm and later went for a site inspection to look at the condition of the hotel rooms and the other facilities.

Low Elements @ Sofitel

Sofitel Resort

Sofitel Sports Center

We decided fall out directly from the resort as the chartered bus was coming back by the second link. So we asked the hotel reception to help us called for 2 taxis to bring us out of here to City Square. By the time we reached City Square, it was around dinner time already. But we went to Secret Recipe to have some cakes for a break before the main meal. Then went to a Jap restaurant at 3rd level for our dinner.

Head back to Singapore after dinner. Managed to clear the Malaysia custom pretty fast but there was a jam at the bus lane near the Woodlands Checkpoint. Apparently, there was a petrol leakage from one of the tour buses. Stuck on the bus for about 45 minutes before we decided to get down and walk to the checkpoint. Finally managed to clear the Singapore custom at about 915pm.

D, DT, XY and me took a bus to the MRT station while the (<-- SG) rest (<-- S) got a ride from Irene.