Successful Client Corporate Team Building Stories - Pennsylvania

Challenge Faced

Team Merger - three divisions and product lines merged into one.

Sherpa Solution

• Kick off and set the tone for an off-site meeting.
• Enhance meeting productivity by allowing team members to come together, relax, have fun, and "lighten the mood"
• Session involved 'practicing' problem-solving, planning, making decisions, reaching consensus, improving processes, and leading others
• Fostered /enhanced trust among individuals.

Testimonial

"Sherpa Higher Performance took the time up front to understand our organization, our company culture, and our objectives for the off-site meeting. The team members were able to recognize that each team member has particular strengths that were not only valuable during the Sherpa program but are also valuable in our day-to-day business.
I highly recommend Sherpa Higher Performance."

~ JoAnn Myers, Sungard Recovery Systems

Challenged Faced

Team climate characterized by frustration, wasted time and discord

Sherpa Solution

• Full-day action learning session preceding a 2-day 'classroom-style' training session
• Allowed team members to get to know one another better in a non-threatening environment
• Explored team competencies in an action-learning format and to break down barriers to more effective interactions.
• Progressed through a series of skill-building activities each concluding with a discussion around transferring ideas and learnings to specific workplace challenges.

Testimonial

"Sherpa knew exactly how to manage the group and to guide them to experience the targeted results. Sherpa's facilitators are incredible, the facility was magnificent, (The ACE Center) and the overall experience was memorable. The camaraderie created that day continues. Thank you for such a rewarding and beneficial experience."

~ Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between Consulting

Challenged Faced

30 people. 3-days. Goal: Walk away with a 3-year sales strategic plan.

Sherpa Solution

• 1 week prior to 3-day meeting, met with market team leaders and breakout group facilitators and taught a process for maximizing efficiency and effectiveness of focus group planning sessions
• Kicked off the 3-day meeting with Jungle Escape activity
• Allowed team members to explore and 'practice' team critical skill areas, such as planning vs. execution time, problem-solving under pressure, achieving full participation, and other team skills necessary for a successful planning meeting

Testimonial

"I can't thank you enough for your help with our meeting. Everything went off perfectly. Your staff is amazing. Without a doubt we will be returning. The information presented was immediately useful and helped us achieve our somewhat ambitious goal with minimal stress! Again, thank you for making our meeting a great experience."

~ Diane Perry, Neapco Incorporated

Challenged Faced

Out-of-state consultant needing professional venue and teambuilding support.

Sherpa Solution

• As experts, knowledgeable about what is available in the area, co-planned the teambuilding portion of the meeting.
• Provided technical support, equipment, and materials
• Set up challenge course initiatives to meet consultant's objectives

Testimonial

"As an outdoor-adventure facilitator I have high standards and specific expectations of how a low ropes course should be run and managed. I'd like you to know that Sherpa met and exceeded all my expectations. I look forward to working with the ACE Center and Sherpa Higher Performance, in the future, and thought you should be aware of a very positive collaboration that took place which created opportunities for my client to learn and grow."

~ Lenny Diamond, Roland/Diamond Associates, Inc.