- Title: Market Barter – Continental Tyres Corporate Team Building
- Date: January 2018
- Location: Pattaya, Thailand
- Participants: 15 attendees
The Market Barter event for Continental Tyres in Pattaya offered a unique and interactive team-building experience. Designed to enhance negotiation skills, cultural understanding, and team cohesion, this event challenged participants to engage in a bartering simulation at a local Thai market.
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Bartering Workshop:
Before the market visit, participants attended a workshop on negotiation and bartering techniques, focusing on cultural sensitivities and communication skills essential for effective bartering in a Thai context.
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Market Challenge:
Teams were given a list of items to acquire within a budget and time limit, requiring them to use their negotiation skills to barter with local vendors. This activity promoted strategic thinking, teamwork, and adaptability.
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Cultural Immersion:
The event provided an excellent opportunity for participants to immerse themselves in the local culture, interact with community members, and gain insights into the traditional Thai market experience.
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Team Dynamics:
Working in small teams fostered a sense of unity and cooperation among participants, enhancing their ability to work together towards common goals.
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Reflection and Debrief:
The event concluded with a debriefing session, where teams shared their experiences, discussed the challenges faced, and reflected on the lessons learned during the bartering process.
The Market Barter event for Continental Tyres was not just a team-building activity but also a cultural immersion experience that left a lasting impression on all participants. It successfully combined the development of practical skills with fun and engagement, reinforcing the importance of communication and teamwork in a unique setting. This event underscored Continental Tyres’ commitment to fostering a collaborative and adaptable corporate culture.