Village Celebrations ™

Village Celebrations ™

Creating global communities

An opportunity to explore the dimensions of corporate culture and community through recreating the elements of a unified authentic Balinese celebration.

Program concept

The culture of an organization determines the ways employees will think and behave and, in turn, is shaped by these elements. And yet corporate culture can be difficult to define and even more difficult to deliberately build. By identifying the elements that make organizations work best and creating an environment that promotes these values, individuals flourish and teams are able to perform to maximum potential. To do this it is essential to build communities within that truly promote and practice group support. The Village Celebrations™ program allows for real reflection and analysis of the ways people can work together and create communities and ultimately build a transformational culture.

Description

  • An on-site dramatic cultural experience in which groups prepare for a major Balinese ceremony with the support of a local Balinese community.
  • After being briefed on relevant cultural facts and preparing a traditional art form in groups, each group must come together and combine their efforts into a unified celebration.
  • Through a carefully formulated experience, participants not only become immersed in learning about the unique collaborative culture of the Balinese, but also gain amazing insights into the ways people can communicate better and work together more effectively back in the workplace.
  • The program enables individuals and teams to reflect on their corporate culture and how they can promote more collaborative approaches.
 

Program Outcomes

Attitude:
Understanding the importance of community
Approach:
Identifying the elements of community and defining corporate identity
Action:
Building community support within the organization

Village Celebrations ™ Summary

Delivery format

 
 

Resources

Resources provided

Additional resources available (optional)


 

This is another original and unique program exclusively designed and presented by Tirian.

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Resources
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Tirian's "Village Celebrations" has been exclusively designed by Gaia Grant - Author of "A Patch of Paradise".

Feedback

Client Success Stories

"This program really reinforced the importance of respect and diversity on multiple levels. It was fascinating."

Joann Patrick Ezzell
President and CEO
AT&T Asia Pacific


"I know this will last in our peoples’ minds for many years to come. Far exceeded our expectations."

Trevor Eddy, Senior Consultant, Sales Leadership National Bank Australia


"2 years later - and everyone still talks about this as the best event they have ever done."

Rod Lee VP Finance
Cisco Systems AP


"In my many years of organizing conferences, this was by far the best team building activity I have ever seen."

Graham Turnbull, Chairman
Internet Conferences and Incentives Australia

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