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FOCUS CONSULTING

FOCUS Consulting believes in building your capability to face the future. Our strength lies in creating acute and relevant perspectives that carry adequate importance to create new paradigms in organisations.

 

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Future holds answers to all our queries, dreams, aspirations, etc. It is not an option to just wait for future to arrive. We seek to meet the future before it comes.

Opportunities are created and not chanced upon. While some believe in luck of the draw, we believe in creating the draw for ourselves.

Changes are inevitable. Even if we recognize this fact, it doesn’t guarantee discerning what to change. Identifying the critical changes is imperative to success.

Unique propositions are processed opportunities. An opportunity that evolves into an idea requires effective communication. Not paying attention to how these ideas should be presented.

Systems are an integral part of our lives. We trust black boxes that we have little or no comprehension of as working principles. Every corporate environment creates its own systems that sustain it running. Only the right systems will yield desired outcomes.

For more information, please visit http://www.FOCUS-Consulting.com

CHRISTMAS GIFT EXCHANGE @ HOMESWEETHOME

FOCUS Adventure Team 

CHRISTMAS GIFT EXCHANGE @ HOMESWEETHOME

FOCUS Adventure Team 

Christmas is the season of giving and this year, we decided to give back to the society.

Employees engaging in an outdoor problem-solving task

On the 22nd of December 2015, FOCUS Adventure visited HomeSweetHome@Admiralty with gifts gathered from us and the staff of our sister company, CAMP CHALLENGE. The purpose of this donation was to put a more fulfilling spin on our annual Christmas gift exchange and to share the joy of gifts with the children in this festive season.

We are honored to have such an opportunity to contribute to the Home and hope to continue making the festivities special for the needy around us!

DRAGON BOAT SPRINTS REGATTA IN CELEBRATION OF WORLD WATER DAY

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DRAGON BOAT SPRINTS REGATTA IN CELEBRATION OF WORLD WATER DAY

On the 21st March 2015, Saturday, Singapore Dragon Boat Association (SDBA) organised the 100m Dragon Boat Sprints Regatta in celebration of World Water Day. World Water Day is an annual event to promote awareness on the importance of water and energy.

With a team of 14 people that included staff from FOCUS Adventure and her sister company, CAMP CHALLENGE, we competed in our first ever Dragon Boat race in both mixed and opens category.

Despite our hectic work schedule and unforeseen circumstances, we managed to clock our record timing of 0.36.819secs in the mixed category.  With room for improvement in timing, it will spur us on towards a better performance for our next race!

” Being the first race for the young dragonboat team, the effort and willingness to sacrifice the time and effort on Saturdays despite the Hectic schedule is commendable. “
– Jeff Tan, Assistant Manager, R&D

” Being able to participate in an actual dragonboat race was definitely a humble and an enriching experience for all of us! Our results were truly commendable and I believe that the whole team benefitted greatly from the whole experience. Looking forward to more races! “
– Foo YongJun, Facilitator

” The event brought the team closer and showed us our potential. Even though we did not make it first, but for a first race we performed quite well. Now with more trainings, I look forward to our next race! “
– Sasi, Manager, SeaOPS

Corporate team celebrating success after a challenge

FOCUS ADVENTIRE’S CHALLENGE TECHNOLOGY AND SKILLS (FACTS) ON 15 – 17 JUNE 2015

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FOCUS ADVENTURE’S CHALLENGE TECHNOLOGY AND SKILLS (FACTS) ON 15 – 17 JUNE 2015

The FACTS workshop allows us to gain in depth understanding of FOCUS Adventure unique approaches and practices used in Adventure Learning that differentiate us from the other market players. The FACTS workshop gives us the opportunities to experience great real life examples of the learning concepts through the activities and with that, we are able to translate them into learning/debrief points. As an individual with the company, we are able to understand how our Facilitators facilitate and deliver effective and engaging learning programme for our clients. We also learn how we can customise our programmes to best meet various clients’ designed learning outcome.

Feedback from Participants:

•  Great course and Facilitator. Thanks Joey and Totok!
•  Awesome programme. Just wish we could stay longer and set another round of dry-run practice in. Awesome. Thanks!
•  Very experience Facilitator who brought the course to life and shared many important aspects of Adventure Learning.
•  Joey is professional and knowledgeable in his facilitation. He is dedicated and sincere in his training and sharing. He is a great and valuable asset to FOCUS Adventure. Keep it up.

Exciting team bonding exercise in progress

WALK FOR OUR CHILDREN 2015

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WALK FOR OUR CHILDREN 2015

On 6th September 2015, Singapore Children’s Society organised its annual 3km walkathon and carnival, “Walk for Our Children” at Palawan Beach, Sentosa. Through this signature fund-raising event, Children’s Society aimed not only to encourage family bonding and fun, the spirit of charity was to be promoted as well.

Together with more than 20 organisations, FOCUS Adventure, CAMP CHALLENGE and Outdoor Adventures set up a carnival booth to raise funds for the beneficiaries under Singapore Children’s Society. We set up “The Finger Blaster Challenge!” booth which attracted participants from all walks of life. Despite the sweltering heat, the staff persevered till the end of the carnival and we are pleased to announce that a total of $535 was raised from the booth. We sincerely hope that the funds raised will greatly benefit the beneficiaries.

The experience gained from this carnival was valuable as we do look forward to being involved and contribute in future like-minded events!

Participants competing in a fun workplace challenge

FOCUS ADVENTURE CHALLENGE TECHNOLOGY AND SKILLS (FACTS) ON 16 – 18 NOVEMBER 2015

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FOCUS ADVENTURE’S CHALLENGE TECHNOLOGY AND SKILLS (FACTS) ON 16 – 18 NOVEMBER 2015

The FACTS workshop allows us to gain in depth understanding of FOCUS Adventure’s unique approaches and practices used in Adventure Learning that differentiate us from the other market players. The FACTS workshop gives us the opportunities to experience great real life examples of the learning concepts through the activities and with that, we are able to translate them into learning/debrief points.

As an individual with the company, we are able to understand how our Facilitators facilitate and deliver effective and engaging learning programme for our clients. We also learn how we can customise our programmes to best meet various clients’ designed learning outcome.

Feedback from Participants:

• Very Effective and Enriching. I was able to learn a lot from the programme.
• Highly Recommended
• It was a very enriching experience of learning both from the Facilitator and participants. A time well spent at this workshop!
• Concise, light hearted programme
• You have made what you do an art Joey. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with you and the group!
• Joey is a very good Facilitator. Very good and nice and able to explain things clearly. Thank you!
• Well planned and thought out course. Gain many insights on facilitation and good depth of knowledge covered.

Participants engaging in team building activities

THE BUILD-A-BIKE CHALLENGE! (CSR)

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THE BUILD-A-BIKE CHALLENGE (CSR)

On 4 separate occasions (16th / 17th September, 18th December & 22nd December 2015), approximately 200 employees from MOM (Work Pass Division), 140 employees from Pacific Refreshments Pte Ltd and 30 employees from Bromma, got together for a teambuilding event with a difference. They were tasked to build & ensemble bicycles from scratch, which were then donated to the less fortunate children. Together with the team of Facilitators from FOCUS Adventure and professional technicians, the participants were actively engaged throughout the whole session.

Initially, the participants merely pieced together different bicycle parts by following the instructions manual. While focused on the task of building the bicycles, they were interrupted and shown short videos of the chosen beneficiaries, highlighting less fortunate members of our society, and the challenges and needs of the respective VWOs.

Thereafter, the Facilitators shared with the participants the hidden agenda of the entire teambuilding session, the incorporation of a special element of social responsibility, where upon completion, the bicycles would be inspected and donated to the beneficiaries. The enlightened participants then realized that with each bolt and nut they screwed or tightened, they were playing an important role in bringing happiness and smiles upon the faces of the less fortunate children. This gave them added motivation, diligence and care as they completed the bicycles.

Happy CSR Bicycles Program

A total of 45 bikes from MOM (Work Pass Division), Pacific Refreshments Pte Ltd and Bromma were given to the following 4 different beneficiaries:

–          Viriya Family Service Centre

–          Jamiyah Singapore Children’s Home

–          Beyond Social Services

–          Singapore Children’s Society (Jurong Youth Centre)

With representatives from Pacific Refreshments Pte Ltd at Jamiyah Singapore Children’s

CSR Program Corporate Groups

Home and Beyond Social Services

Employees bonding through an outdoor adventure program

Singapore Children’s Society (Jurong Youth Centre)

Working hand in hand with our clients, FOCUS Adventure will continue to strive to facilitate such CSR programs between Corporate and VWOs, to impact the society positively together.

BASIC OFFICERS COURSE (BOC) 24

Fun and engaging teamwork challenge for corporate professionals

BASIC OFFICERS COURSE (BOC) 24

The Basic Officers’ Course (BOC) is a specially designed course which allows every participant to experience 5 days inclusive of almost the entire range of activities that FOCUS Adventure provides. It is not only an initiation for anyone who would like to pursue a career with FOCUS Adventure; it also allows them the opportunity to realize if this job is the right fit for them. Part of the course also allows the Lead Facilitator managing the course to observe the behavior of the participants and choose those who demonstrate the greatest Leadership potential.

Fun and engaging teamwork challenge for corporate professionals

The BOC is designed to be a 5 day course which includes a session related to the vision, mission and all other methodology upon which FOCUS Adventure is based upon, plus a profiling session and The Leadership Challenge (TLC) session for participants to better understand themselves and their Leadership styles. It also gives participants an opportunity to learn and understand the debrief processes used in FOCUS Adventure, and a chance to experience the various activities, facilities and resources that FOCUS Adventure has, including our Sentosa and Raffles Marina sites, our sailboats and dragon boats, and ending off with climbing the Team Challenge Hourglass to end off the entire course.

The BOC is a course that cannot be compared to anything else in the market and it definitely takes “Challenge” to a whole new level. The course is open to people outside FOCUS Adventure as well for a certain fee and will certainly allow everyone who attends it, a glimpse into the exciting career of a Facilitator at FOCUS Adventure!

Here’s what our BOC graduates have to say about their experience:

“ The Leadership Challenge: Learnt much about my Leadership style and what are required from my side to lead people effectively and to not only be a good leader but also a leader with vision. ”
Jeremy TONG

“ Having the chance to share and listen to everyone’s life journey was an eye-opener. It also makes us understand each another better and to better support each other at work. ”
Jessie ONG

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DECEMBER 2015

1) Facilitators were engaging and encouraging. It was a non-stressful and enjoyable experience at the activities. 2) Activities were planned such that every participant, including those who are more quiet, can get involved. 3) Thoughtful take-home messages.
– Saw Huiyi, Assistant Manager, Duke NUS Graduate Medical School

“The key takeaways were essential at the end of each activity. They helped us relate it back to school context.”
– Adeline, Teacher, CHIj Our Lady of the Nativity Primary

“Highly effective activity in : – getting to know the new team – understanding the correlation to dynamics of working in diverse teams and meeting the common objectives.”
– Ruchir, Product Manager, Zimmer Pte Ltd

“We are still bowled over the programme. Special thanks to Sasi and team for the awesome job done. It wasn’t my first FOCUS programme; and I know it won’t be my last either Thank you for being so accommodative to our requests and thank you for putting all this together smoothly.”
– Ahneesah, Nanyang Technological University

“I enjoyed the two challenge activities which tested our ability to think and react. It encourages strong teamwork and bonding.”
– Andrew Ong, Senior Associate, Ministry of Home Affairs

“It was an enjoyable day out of office with other colleagues from different department; Seeing how each individual behaves and being team players. Some of the activities actually made us realized that one should sometimes slow down and think through before acting; which could end up with very different results.”
– Irene Chik, Office Manager, AET Tankers Pte Ltd

“Excellence team you have that made the programme a success. Positive feedback from the participants and we are looking forward to have more opportunity to have fun with FOCUS Adventure.”
– Seow Ping, Bromma Asia

“KUDOS to Joey, Wendy and Toro for the time and effort. On behalf of the Balloon Sculpting Interest Group, I would like to express my sincere thanks for making this programme a great success. My volunteers have feedback that they have enjoyed themselves and felt that their whole Sunday was well-spent. CHEERS!”
– Tan Hou Meng, Manager, People’s Association

“The challenges were not that difficult but not that easy. The location and venue is conducive to the activities.”
– Erwin Suner, Manager, Pacific Refreshments Pte Ltd

“The Challenges for teambuilding were good. It made the team to think and work together to complete the task.”
– Phang Kum Kong, Manager, Pacific Refreshments Pte Ltd

“The ability to make something and give back to society was meaningful.”
– Eunice, Pacific Refreshments Pte Ltd

“Hi TEAM, thanks for the wonderful afternoon session. Everyone seemed to have enjoyed the programme. Thanks again for the fun programme!”
– Divya Mukundan, Finance, Hewlett Packacd Enterprise

“The Facilitators cheerful and upbeat disposition helped to make a warm afternoon.”
– Eu Mei Lan, Assistant Vice President, UOB

“The Facilitator managed to make everyone feel at ease and everyone was having fun while learning.”
– AET Tankers Pte Ltd

“Firstly, Sasi and team did an excellent job in raising the energy of the participants. There were also very sharp in understanding the teams dynamics and able to apply facility accordingly. And overall FOCUS Adventure did a fantastic job. They will definitely be the teambuilding company of my choice!”
– Linda Vincent, Senior HR Manager, Elizabeth Arden (Singapore) Pte Ltd

“Was good to be out in a casual environment with everyone and work in a completely different manner together. Listening, learning and laughing together to build a better team.”
– Kim, HSBC Trustee (Singapore) Limited

“I love fish and water so the colours sight was a wonderful stress breaker from work. The activity was light fun.”
– May Kwong , HR Advisor , ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

“Very fun with interesting team activities to bring everyone together!”
– Soh Eng Wei, Regional HR Senior Manager, Teva Pharmaceutical Investment Singapore Pte Ltd

“The humor of the Facilitator makes it more fun for the afternoon.”
– Merry Goh, Finance Executive, Ministry of Manpower

“The programme duration was perfect as it was not too lengthy and capture the participants attention.”
– Michael Han, UOB

“Size of teams were just right to easily move around to collect answers for the photo quizzes and tackle the challenges, everyone in the team had a chance to participate. Mosquito repellent was provided to every team which is a huge essential! =)”
– You Haiquan, UOB

“Lead Faciliator was very enthusiatic, explained activities rules clearly.”
– Wan Cheng, Analyst, Johnson & Johnson Pte Ltd

“The Facilitators are energetic and fun loving! They bring the energy level of the group up right the start, a great way to start the day! Great job, thanks!”
– Goh Yiqin, HR Advisor,  Singapore Economic Development Board

“Good programme – the outdoors and indoor activities, great Facilitator!”
– Cindy Koh, Director, Singapore Economic Development Board

“Facilitators, photographer/videographer carried out their tasks well. The programme was carried out smoothly without any awkward moments.”
– Kaelyn, HR Associate, OMRON Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

“It was a good bonding ground with my colleagues and had great fun.”
– Salim Bin Hassan Mohamed, Executive Officer, Law Society of Singapore

“All the activities aside from The Incredible Race! were fun and promotes teambonding. Even though we did The Incredible Race! in the rain, ponchos were provided for us so the rain did not prove to be an obstacle towards us completing the race. Also we were provided tablets to help us in the programme, something that is a first time experience for me.”
– Gillian Tan, Manager, Singapore Workforce Development Agency

 

NOVEMBER 2015

“ Thanks for the wonderful programme on 20th November 2015. We had a successful one day programme that was everything and MORE than we expected. It was a fantastic programme and we really enjoyed it! Thanks for your kindly help! Thanks to the Facilitators and also photographer. We Looking forward to cooperate with FOCUS next year! ”
– Wang Peng, HR Manager, Eastern Green Power Pte Ltd

“The combination of activities was good to allow for teambonding.”
– Yeo Kim Ying, Teacher, Yang Zheng Primary School

“Allow our team members to understand the 4 stages (Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing) of having a performing team. Having teambonding activities to better understanding each other.”
– Wong Ah Seng, Marsiling Primary School

“I was really very pleasantly surprised at the entire programmes proceedings – from the beginning to the end. Throughout the entire programme, I felt like my division was very well taken care of. There was constant communication if there were any change in plans and the instructions from the start were clear. Facilitators were very helpful and the activities were very engaging. I would definitely recommend this to friends and other colleagues! Great job guys.”
– Ashley Ng, Manager, Singapore Workforce Development Agency

“Our committee and colleagues are very happy with the programme planned out for us. All of us felt that we have achieved the objectives set out for this programme. FOCUS team of experienced Facilitators have executed the activities flawlessly and were quick to react to unforeseen changes on the day itself. Last but not least, many thanks to FOCUS for being accommodative to our needs and constant changes to our programme. I do look forward to attend our next programme with FOCUS Adventure : )”
– Joseph Leow, NCS Pte Ltd

“Our committee and colleagues are very happy with the programme planned out for us. All of us felt that we have achieved the objectives set out for this programme. FOCUS team of experienced Facilitators have executed the activities flawlessly and were quick to react to unforeseen changes on the day itself. Last but not least, many thanks to FOCUS for being accommodative to our needs and constant changes to our programme. I do look forward to attend our next programme with FOCUS Adventure : )”
– Joseph Leow, NCS Pte Ltd

“Facilitator is engaging and can energize the team well. Enjoyed the day!”

“Jeff was quite humorous.  That’s good as it lifted up our dampen spirit as our colleague just passed away yesterday and we were all so sad.”

“Well planed and facilitated. Good presentation Jeff!”

“Thank you – everything was well planned and excellently carried out. I had a lot of fun and enjoyed this meaningful bonding time.”

“Was a very good and well executed staff retreat. Both The Incredible Race and The Roller Coaster Challenge! activity was well balanced.”

“Well done, my best Staff Retreat ever in my 10 years of service!”

“I think this is one of the retreat I enjoyed myself.  Thank you for the Facilitators’ patience with us.”

“We had a fun and engaging programme. Good facilitation.”

“Fantastic teambuilding programme with high energy Facilitators. Very well organised too. Great job done to Jeff and team!”

“Very good time management. Activities are well planned and exciting.”

“Keep it up! It was very fun and yet educational.”

“Well Done! Thank you!. Will engage you for our camp.”

“Very engaging Facilitator who is able to keep the energy of the group up. Activities were meaningful and fun. Food was awesome!”

“Enjoyable and highly interesting programme. Well-coordinated programme with lots of energizers activities.”

“Very organized, fun, innovative.  Well done guys!”

“I had so much fun! The Facilitators especially Jeff were very good!”
– Yang Zheng Primary School

“High Elements and teambonding activities helped us to break the ice and get to know each other better.”
– Lydia Mak, Assistant Manager, Singapore Tourism Board

“I love both the theory practical activities. The Facilitators are helpful and knowledgeable. The food was good. Overall I enjoyed this training very much – totally de-stressed out at sea!”
– Teo Saw Leng, Manager, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation

“Excellent facilitation. The critical insight was shared among the participants with practical application. Overall, it was an enriching experience. Kudos to Joey. Paradigm Shift!”
– Eugene

“Well designed programme with great Facilitators.”
– Reg Singh, Vice President, NetSuite Software (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd

“It was an excellent day spent with FOCUS team. Dean was very effective and we liked all the teambuilding activities very much. Sincerely appreciate the effort.”
– Mandeep Nalwa, Chief Executive Officer, Taurus Wealth Advisors Pte Ltd

“Overall I really enjoy the programme and the Lead Facilitator, Mugan did a good job. ”
– Jack, NetSuite Software (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd

“1) Used the agendas and perspectives of the attendees to establish beneficial objectives. 2) Created commitment and enthusiasm for the accomplishment of objectives across the diverse teams. 3) Energised people to work together to accomplish the results.”
– Kumaran, NetSuite Software (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd

“Off-site was good. Allows learning to take place at a better pace. Able to meet fellow colleagues whom may not have met and understand them better.”
– Chng Chee Meng, Human Resource Manager, Park Hotel Management Pte Ltd

“Overall the agendas were met as I have benefited from this programme with some key pointers of Leadership. Thank you so much.”
– Alan Chua, Security Manager, Park Hotel Management Pte Ltd

“Pleasant bonding among individual and group.”
– Ahmad Suyuti, Chief Engineer, Park Hotel Management Pte Ltd

“The video session was fun, we get to see other teams activities and have laughter together.”
– Alicia Gee, Manager, HGST Singapore Pte Ltd

“Truly an exhilarating experience in an outdoor setting. Provide great teambonding with fellow colleagues.”
– Marvin Lee, Vice President, Great Eastern Life

“Great learning experience from dedicated FOCUS Facilitators.”
– Goh YH, Senior Manager, HGST Singapore Pte Ltd

“The activities were executed flawlessly by the experienced Facilitators.”
– Joseph Leow, Manager, NCS Pte Ltd

“I just ended my programme at FOCUS Adventure and I had so much fun with the extremely friendly and hyper Facilitators.”
– Joi Yeo

“Activities were enjoyable, but highly informative. They had the right level of stretch highlighted the key concept of working in teams-transition from competition to co-operation to collaboration.”
– Rajendrakumar Chaudhari, Customer Service Manager, Unilever Asia Pte Ltd

“Able to bring the learnings from activities back to realities in office.”
– Tan Zhen Ling, HR Manager, Unilever Asia Pte Ltd

“Overall an excellent balance of fun and theory!!”
– Guy Bailey, Manager, Unilever Asia Pte Ltd

“We enjoyed the programme. It was a job well done by Jeff and his team.”
– Jason, Great Eastern Life Assurance Co Ltd

“The entire programme was fun-filled with laughter and everyone enjoyed it very well. We would like to register our special thanks to Jeff, Sasi and Toro who put the team together. Well done FOCUS Adventure :) ”
– Mariammah, NTUC ARU

“Overall it was well organised and planned. Facilitators were very friendly and had a good sense of humor. Programme was great with a lot of different activities.”
– Rajika Wimalasena, Regional Logistics Manager, Unilever Asia Private Limited

“The activities are just right, not too overloaded but not very light also. We had fun!”
– Kathy, Customer Service Manager, Unilever Asia Private Limited

“Flying fox has just conquered my fear of height!”
– Dudi, Manager, Unilever Asia Private Limited

“Getting to know each other with fellow colleagues in a better way as most of the times, all of us are busy working in their own department.”
– Doris Fok, Housekeeper, Marina Mandarin Singapore

“The Facilitator was clear in giving overall view of the activities, instructions and was fun.”
– Teo Puay Hoon, Assistant Manager, Lim & Tan Securities

“Fun and laughter with everyone. The Facilitator was also humorous and entertaining.”
– Low Pan Zi, Business Planner, Tionale Pte Ltd

“The Facilitators were really friendly and motivated us to keep our spirits up and to think out of the box.”
– Tan Pei Ru, Senior Trade Officer, Singapore Customs