…this event proved to be a very powerful for morale-building during such difficult times. Under the clever, engaging stewardship of the ALIVE Instructors, any initial hints of skepticism or reservation were quickly dissolved. No one felt that they were ‘put on the spot’ and any anxiety about performance or participation was rapidly dispelled as an atmosphere of enjoyable, creative, healthy competition rapidly developed between the teams.
There was a wide range of enticing activities and challenges, ensuring the involvement of colleagues, co-workers and their families alike, as all ages were welcomed and included. The comments from participants following the event were unanimously positive, ranging from “phenomenal”, “engaging” “unexpected and incredible fun” to “when can we do it again?” We will definitely plan another such event for our team in the future. It would be hard to overestimate the benefits of this type of morale-building event for any group, whether from business, industry, academics, other professions or indeed any group of workers or colleagues.
Dr. Greg Ryan
Head, Fetal Medicine Program, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto.
January 2021