Team managers Reviews & Team Testimonials

Government DHA reviews Bushsports 2 day Team Building Survivor program at Dooralong Valley Resort in the Lower Hunter Valley.
Why did your team select Bushsports Survivor program?
In the planning stage of this years team building we asked the Hunter Valley team what they wanted to get out of it. It was requested there be more outdoor activities compared to the previous team building exercised. MC heard from another DHA staff member about the Survivor program and we decided it would be the way to go. Mainly because the concepts behind the activities were based around trust, team work and cooperation – which was the main aim of the team building experience.
Which part of the program was your teams favourite? What factors made this so?
- The whole lot; it was different, we were under pressure, the team did well
- Most of the activities - Development of team building skills
- Best yet - We didn't sit in a room for two days looking at a facilitator or going over things we had done in the past
- Raft building - better team work.
- Organised activities - it really made people interact. Even those who really did not want too. Seeing more than the one dimensional personalities you work with on a day to day basis - It makes for a more interesting work environment and improves communication between teams and staff members
- Raft building - Because everyone was involved and they all seemed to enjoy themselves
- Being outside and being able to utilise everyone's talents outside of the working environment - It showed different sides of people & their strengths/weaknesses
Did the program meet your desired outcomes?
- Very much so!
- This was the 3rd teambuilding I have attended and was definitely the best as I feel included actual "team building"
- Make sure all future team building is outdoors. This one was great!
- From the discussions and feed back since the event it has improved the general office moral and perspective with regard to future team building events. I believe it has also given everyone the opportunity to get to know staff members out side their immediate duties which can only improve office communication.
- The two days were great, it was fun, relaxing, different, good to see every one outside work, perform under pressure, and everyone got on so well.

COGNOS - Treasure Hunt ‘n White Water Team Building Package, Penrith.
Comments from the coordinator: "This was really well set up, and great for team building with SO much fun! The BBQ Lunch Also really well set up and delicious food. The Treasure Hunt instilled a competitive spirit and thus forced us to work together as a team. The white water rafting: Because is a fun way to throw a couple of teams together.
Did the program meet your desired outcomes? Treasure Hunt: Yes, it was a great way to get a group of people who don't usually see much of each other to start thinking as a group. We wanted to have fun together and we did.
The BBQ Lunch: This made lunch so easy, and the food was great. It was also a good midpoint in the day to download the morning's activities.
" Quote" If anyone is looking at organising a Team Building Day, leave it in Konrad's (Bushsports team events coordinator/facilitator) capable hands, sit back and relax. It will be great! Fiona Macpherson www.cognos.com.au

CITIGROUP - Bushsports Survivor Team Building day, 80 delegates.
Lane Cove National Park Sydney.
"I just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you for our staff day. Everyone enjoyed the day.
I have attached a few comments which you may appreciate". Kind regards, Pauline Soon
Citigroup Staff Comments of the day:
1. Fun, interesting!!!!.
2. Helped to know each other very well
3. Created awareness of the importance of team work
4. It was a good chance to meet other people on the floor and break down some barriers.
We are keen for more team activities.
5. It was fun, and we should have more of this team bonding activities in the future.
It provides us a good opportunity to know the people in this floor and the people from overseas that we deal with.
6. This activity shows the importance of the value of a team, nothing will work if
one person is too dominating in the team.
7. Being a new entrant to Citibank's RPC, I went with the hope and expectations that I get to meet other people working on the same floor. Of course the "survivor" drills that we went through proved to extract the teamwork
spirit out of everyone; that, of course, was coupled with a lot of fun. Overall, thumbs up for that event, and it is great to know, and feel, that I am working in this fantastic environment
8. Though I interact to most of the people here, I was able to see how there they are outside work. And it's fun getting to know them well.
9. Good fun. nice to see colleagues outside work environment. being put randomly
into groups, we were given the opportunity to work together as a team and get
to know each other better, which probably would not happen in normal office
environment. the activities were all fun as well.
10. It was actually good fun and experience, good chance where staffs from diff team/
role can get together to have some fun. the activities have offered participants
the importance of team playing and team efforts and put strategies in problem
solving. it's also a good way to get to know our overseas colleagues in a less
formal atmosphere. i really enjoyed it and think we should have some sort of
activities (get together) each year within the RPC. www.citigroup.com

RMG's Successful Team Challenge afternoon at Nelson Bay aboard Jet Skis and Jet Boat thrilling your RMG team on Thurs 29th Jan 04. Why did you choose to participate your team on this program?
It was en route to the Hunter Valley Gardens, and it was the perfect half-day activity for that time of year.
Which part of the program was your teams favourite?
The jet skiing was the favourite, but the Jet Boat was also super fun.
What factors made this so?
The speed, and the fact that there were dolphins in the water.
Did the program meet your desired outcomes?
Yes, definitely. The guys running the program were great. www.rmg.com.au

The University of New South Wales National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research.
Blue Mountains Treasure Hunt Team Building Challenge day. "Bushsports organisation and enthusiasm encouraged our diverse group of staff, naive to such events and with much trepidation to achieve a very positive and beneficial outcome". Penelope Lister www@nchecr.unsw.edu.au

FMK "One of the best teambuilding days FMK had participated in, other companies have 1 or 2 activities that are good, however Bushsports Survivor program was consistent in delivering activities that keep you interested from beginning to end." Jason Croft - FMK Director, Norwest. "The feedback was extremely positive and we definitely look forward to contacting you for next year's conference to do the Mission Possible program". Allison Chedid PA www.fmk.com.au Peppers Manor House Southern Highlands.

TELSTRA Corporate Relations – Melbourne Treasure Hunt Team Challenge with a difference!!! With only 2 days notice the challenge was on - An inspirational video clue presentation ignited the planning and preparation overlooking Melbourne skyline for 80 delegates coordinating 8 teams to accomplish Community Service projects, Terse Verses, Crossing the Yarra River by boat, Sculpting Values at St Kilda Beach, Negotiating a Spiders Web in St Kilda Novotel. Team speeches and presentations allowed for decoding the secured treasure chest. "Brilliant, fast paced and eventful". www.telstra.com.au

INTEGRAL ENERGY, Indoor Initiatives Manly Pacific.
Feedback:   Well done, everybody enjoyed the activities. The activities made a huge impact on our afternoon session which was successful beyond our wildest imaginations.
All challenges were excellent- your "reading" of our group was exceptional
What factors made this so? I think the participation and physical interaction between the staff which was the exact thing I was hoping to achieve
Which part of the program did your team least enjoy? The end!!!!
What factors made this so?
I think every part of what you offered was good
Did the program meet your desired outcomes? 100% www.energy.com.au

COMPUTER ASSOCIATES – Negotiated a special Mission:Possible team event capturing the enthusiasm and motivation of the team. A dramatic video briefing launched Searching for Virus infiltration and picking up vital clues, from their North Sydney offices in a dash to save company files from being hacked. Three teams integrated their skills to achieve the almost impossible, in record time, combined with a creative sculpture symbolic of their products to unlock the mysteries of the vault.

MAXIMUS / CENTRELINK – As a unique stepping stone to successful integration of teams, Bushsports was called upon to deliver a customised Treasure Hunt in Port Macquarie. Video clues provided the catalyst leading to a positive reaction by all. En route many initiatives were accomplished to reveal further clues. 3 Teams coordinated their efforts to accomplish the secret message and unravel the numerical coded treasure chest lock. Revealed was the team treasure which all delegates signed, taking key concepts back to the office to continue to pass around reminding of the LINKing experiences.

DAIRY FARMERS – Initiative Adventure Challenge program at Mamre Historic Homestead near Eastern Creek. Focusing on small team dynamics, facilitating trust, cooperation and decision making skills.

AMATEK – Customised Survivor at Peppers Manor House Southern Highlands. An incredible day, of enthusiasm, spontaneity, strategy and wits! "Bushsports Survivor II provided the environment where our staff could share in success and the success of others to build our team even further".

COCA COLA – Customised Survivor - Lane Cove River National Park. Challenged and succeeded, the raft building went down a treat.

MACQUARIE BANK – Customised Survivor - Lane Cove River National Park. Superb in all, hand painted flags and bandanas, tribal beats and excellent fun. “Loved the Survivor show, the day was a great team builder”.

CSR – Survivor II Panthers. 8 months pregnant teambuilding and 100% involved. “What a great way to get to know your peers and have some fun outdoor in a short period of time”.

ANZ Global Finance stepped up to Blackheath for fresh air. Bushsports intelligence agents intercepted coded communications for a secret morning rendezvous. The conference kicked off with a mind and body stretch on a spectacular precipice overlooking wilderness. Another modified Bushsports Survivor II program integrated with Mountain Biking treasure trail completed the weekend with recuperation in the comfort and charm of Yabba Yabba

AMERICAN EXPRESS - took a new track into the Blue Mountains. 30 delegates geared up for a bushwalk with a difference. Maps, compasses, survivor equipment was provided. Teams developed trust, cooperation and found improved communication in a series of specially designed and facilitated motivating initiatives and action activities in the Blue Mountains

COBRA/DSP - 115 Enthusiastic DSP sales team members rose to the team occasion. In a series of competitive Immunity Challenges, games, singing and expression of talent activities within the Bushsports Survivor II framework. Shaking up the lawns of The Hawkesbury Sebel Spa and Resort - Windsor.

REED Business leapt into action in the Hunter Valley on a hugely successful team boding day by the Hunter River, competing in strategy, humour, wits and skill to display in the office the revered Immunity Idol. Witch Doctors, Cutters and Quacks competed to the amazement of all.

ARNOTT'S Tool Time - Bushsports took the pressure off Arnott's. Presenting a complete conference solution and specially tailored team building events at Wiseman's Retreat for 40 Marketing delegates. Including a Creative painting 'Expression Session', SURVIVOR II Challenges, Mountain Biking Treasure Trail, Modified Thai Chi warm up to conferencing and Trivia night performances.

CORPORATE EXPRESS Were blown away with the diversity of activities at Rafferty's Resort, Lake Macquarie. Competitive initiatives where strong communication skills and lateral thinking won through. Congratulations to Gunnangurra (red) team for their unwavering focus.

BIZ ED delegates enjoyed the hospitality of Harrigans in the Hunter Valley - A special message was intercepted as all teams decisively took to the tasks and accomplished magnificently.

NETWORK APPLIANCE - Broke out of the conference room and into the Lilianfel's Resort grounds. Only to be faced by scrambled messages, Spiders Webs and uncertain swamp crossings to clear mind fields. All fortunately Survived and overcame adversity as a glowing sunset bid farewell to a great team bonding afternoon.

MACQUARIE BANK - Helicopter Drop recovery scenario teambuilding day Lane Cove National Park. Macquarie investors had accidentally lost vital communication devices over Lane Cove. Special agent teams were selected to recover and rebuild the communication tower within limited time. Did they succeed? Of course!

LIVERPOOL Hospital Doctors - Cut out some time to enjoy the Blue Mountains complemented by a Bushsports Treasure Hunt around the delightful Lilianfel's Resort.

HILLS INDUSTRIES – Murder Mobsters and Mayhem in a Greek Restaurant? Followed by a unique Pub Trek.

MIDCOAST Petroleum – Got into the action with Fun ‘n Games, then initiatives at Horizons Golf Resort.

CMG – Bush Olympics and Blue Mountains Treasure Hunt at Peppers Fairmont Resort.

MEDLAND Mitropoulos – 2 day Survivor II ULTIMATE challenge. A passionate journey!

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB – An exciting day of activities complimented by fine food. This Sales team building Treasure Hunt located at Sydney Olympic Park and Bicentennial Park will be one long remembered.

BOHLER - Built the team with Bushsports trademark Teambuilding white water rafting.

South Korea TELECOM sent 100 of their best to complete our 3 day Survivor test.

JOHNSON & JOHNSON combined Abseil - Mountain Bike and then Canyoned in a Multisports - Peppers Fairmont accommodated program!

UNCLE BENS - Motivated, communicated, entrusted, solved and rafted the rapids together.

AGFA - captured the whole picture with Survivor II challenges in the Hunter Valley.

Stellar Call Centres - Murder Mystery Mayhem reigned in the Southern Highlands, integrating our indoor games, initiatives, raft building relay and Murder Mystery

SCHLUMBERGER-SEMA integrated 2 company groups into one unified team at Lane Cove River Park.

ING Survived our two day Survivor II team challenge package accommodated at Caves House Jenolan, recovering keys to unlock mysteries of the deep.

COMMONWEALTH BANK shone brightly whilst Bushsports professionally coordinated over 260 participants in 8 adventure sports. Challengers were inspired by guest speaker Jane Halls motivating and epic stories.

NOVARTIS abseiled the vines Hunter Valley.

POWERTEL & COMPUTER ASSOCIATES displayed leadership, overcame physical and mental challenges and won the priceless IMMUNITY Idol.

ROYAL SUN ALLIANCE survived the Bushsports challenge/epidemics at Manly Quarantine Station.

OM Australia - Conquered the ropes challenge program at Historic Mamre Homestead!

NRMA & ANZ had a blast enjoying a paddling Regatta at Penrith whilst conferencing at Panthers.

COMMONWEALTH BANK, QANTAS and RENTWORKS. Immensely enjoyed Adrenaline pumping white water action in a customised Bushsports teambuilding program.

TOYOTA Avalon product launched off the Museum of Contemporary Arts Building in Sydney and the MCG in Melbourne.

SANITY and BRAZIN Bonded at the Hydro Majestic Blackheath

AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS Ltd Challenge courses at Peppers Fairmont Resort.

AMP Designed and delivered a Mini Olympics for at Sydney Olympic Park

COCA-COLA Thrown off the cliffs next to the Three Sisters.

WOOLWORTHS Project Refresh: Team Challenge Day as Franklins changed hands.
Hosting special packages for incentive groups, PCO's, inbound agents and wholesalers.

MORE REFERENCES
Bushsports would be delighted to provide contact details for references required.
Natalie Lyons - Arnott's Complete conference solution, Bush -Art Expression Session, Bushsports Survivor II, Mountain Biking Treasure Trail, Body & Mind stretch sessions, Warm up modified Thai Chi. Wiseman's Retreat, Wiseman's Ferry.
Kylie Brittain - Cobalt/AMP.
Survivor II program Mona Vale Conference Centre.
"Expectations well exceeded. Even the few skeptics ended up having a great time. Everyone got something out of the program". Summed up: "Engaging, fun, challenging, interesting. Learning and laughter combined! A great afternoon was had by all - still smiling!...."
David Brown - Project Manager Royal Sun Alliance - GI Systems
Teambuilding Challenge Events, Manly Quarantine Station, ".....we had a fantastic afternoon. The events dominated the evening conversation for many hours. The whole afternoon was extremely well run and very professional and we learnt a few things about ourselves along the way. Mostly though, people had a great deal of fun.
One of the project managers mentioned to me later that had we finished the conference a day early it would still have been a success as our major objective of team building was well and truly achieved. People were no longer restricted to socialising with their regular teammates, but were mingling with everyone in the department. A great outcome!"

Gary Furlong. Qantas Airways Limited Senior Business Development Officer
Gives insight to another successful Bushsports teambuilding project. "I would just like to pass on my thanks for the teambuilding program. It was put together superbly and run very professionally. I managed to take a lot away from the day and incorporate it into our two days of classroom training for the Supervisors. I know that the Supervisors enjoyed the day and have also shown a new level of enthusiasm for the job ahead. Once again, thanks for your efforts, professionalism and friendliness.