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After six months setting up his team building events company HideawayHQ in Matakana, David O’Sullivan is starting to see his hard work pay off.
Among the first to benefit from the HideawayHQ approach were more than 20 employees from the Sawmill Brewery.
“At the end of the event, we were all super positive about our future aspirations. Dave is a legend in his field and HideawayHQ is light, bright, fun and has everything you need,” brewery owner Mike Sutherland says.
That endorsement reflects the fact that David has more than 15 years experience in facilitation and coaching, and has run successful HR companies of more than 100 employees.
“I know how important it is to the success of any operation to ensure a team is working together towards a clear objective in a positive working environment,” he says.
To achieve this, David sits down with business managers to discover their needs and tailor makes a programme specific for them. He runs operations from a converted barn, designed for team events, on a six-acre property removed from the day-to-day challenges of the workplace.
With the use of smart device technology, HideawayHQ can create ‘race around the region’ challenges taking participants on a journey that could include cracking codes, finding objects and completing missions. The team could end up back at the barn or at a venue of the client’s choosing.
Indoor events, suitable for winter, are also on offer. Catering and transport can be arranged, allowing teams to wind down at the end of their experience.
GoPro cameras are used so teams can relive the adventure and evaluate their performance. In addition to team building, HidewayHQ also plans a series of workshops for teenagers. Topics include career development, communication, resilience and self-management.
“We work hard to ensure that all our events and workshops are fun and deliver the outcomes each participant came to us for,” David says.
