THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PREMIER AND MINISTRY OF PHYSICAL PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT, CONCLUDES THEIR “EXTREME MAKEOVER PPID EDITION” TWO-DAY TEAM BUILDING EXERCISE
The Office of the Deputy Premier and Ministry of Physical Planning & Infrastructural Development, concluded their ‘Extreme Makeover PPID Edition Team Building Exercise’ under the theme, Constructing Connections-Bridging the Gaps on October 25th, 2024. A transformative two-day event that strengthened collaboration, enhanced skills, fostered a renewed commitment to the Ministry’s mission, and promoted good interpersonal relations and communication.
Held at the renowned Ocean Breeze Resort on North Caicos, the team building exercise focused on Performance, Productivity, Innovation, and Dedication, which are the core values guiding the Ministry’s work in serving these Turks & Caicos Islands.
The team-building exercise was facilitated by the Training Directorate, led by its Director, Ms. Sherill Poitier who did an exceptional job and played a key role in the success of this event.
Day One Highlights:
• Leadership Development: Day one began with hands-on activities, where participants enhanced their leadership skills, empowering them to effectively manage teams and projects within the Ministry’s operations.
• Collaborative Problem-Solving: Employees took part in problem-solving challenges that encouraged creative thinking and teamwork, preparing them to tackle the infrastructural challenges facing the Turks & Caicos Islands.
• Team Synergy: Employees were equipped with techniques to help to strengthen relationships across departments, building a more cohesive and collaborative workforce that will be key to achieving the Ministry’s long-term goals.
Day Two Highlights:
• Outdoor Team-Building Activities: Day two started with challenging outdoor exercises emphasizing teamwork, adaptability, and building of trust. These activities encouraged teams to think creatively, support one another, and work toward common goals, all essential qualities for addressing real-world challenges.
• Keynote Speech/ Motivational Presentation: An inspiring keynote presentation by motivational speaker, Levenia Bishop, who spoke about the importance of adaptability, health, wellness, stress management, and work life balance. The speech left the team motivated and eager for the activities to come.
• Closing Remarks and Reflection: The team building exercise concluded with a reflection session, where team members shared their takeaways and reaffirmed their shared vision for the future. The unity and enthusiasm expressed throughout the day highlighted the success of the team building exercise in empowering staff to elevate both individual and collective contributions.
Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Physical Planning and Infrastructural Development Mr. Desmond Wilson expressed his pride and optimism over the two-day retreat:
“I am optimistic about the Extreme Makeover PPID Edition Staff Retreat and how it has strengthened our team in incredible ways, giving us the tools, perspective, and inspiration to serve these Turks & Caicos Islands even better. This experience has highlighted the resilience, creativity, and commitment of every team member, and demonstrated ways we can all improve as a team. I’m excited for what lies ahead as we bring these values into our daily work.”
This team-building exercise served as a powerful reminder of the team’s dedication to continuous growth, collaboration, and excellence in public service.
The Office of the Deputy Premier and Ministry of Physical Planning & Infrastructural Development is dedicated to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the Turks & Caicos Islands infrastructure, working to ensure safety, sustainability, and high-quality public services. Through team-building initiatives we remain committed to better serving the public through innovation and the shared goal of creating a resilient, thriving Turks & Caicos Islands.
