Category: Spotlights

D.E.E.P (DYNAMIC EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM)

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D.E.E.P. (DYNAMIC EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM)

“You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality.” ~ Walt Disney.

Employee engagement is an essential driver of Organisational success. When employees are engaged with their work, they’re more fulfilled, more productive and more motivated to create satisfied and long term customers.

Measuring employee engagement and executing engagement programmes can appear to be a daunting process, especially during these difficult times.

At FOCUS Adventure, we have designed learning and generating new ideas by engaging in activities entirely different from the usual workloads!

With exciting activities lined up, we are sure the employees who attend these programmes are engaged and an appreciation for the employers!

We have many exciting D.E.E.P as follows:

Outdoors

Boat Courses ~ Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (PPCDL)
Employees can join us to learn how to handle a boat and maybe take that as a new hobby too! We offer courses for Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (PPCDL) that will equip them with skills and knowledge to drive the craft around the Singapore waters!

Sailing Courses
Provide the employees learn how to sail on a sailboat! These boats require the teamwork of everyone working onboard to sail effectively. However, the beauty is not just being out at sea and enjoying the sea breeze with the waves hitting you but becoming more confident to manage the “VUCA” (Volatility –Uncertainty-Challenge-Ambiguity) when sailing in the sea!

Stand-Up-Paddling (SUP) Courses
Learn to paddle on a Stand-Up Paddle board with our SeaOPS “1-Star to 3-Star” SUP Courses and join us on our regular expeditions around Singapore which can include paddling into the mangroves learning about Singapore’s biodiversity and environmental impacts!

Sea Kayaking Courses
Learn all about kayaking, be certified with our SeaOPS “1-Star to 5-Star” Sea Kayaking Courses, you can have an adrenaline pumping experience kayaking on the sea around Singapore. In addition, the course will also impart knowledge such as reading the weather, the tidal changes and many other nature-related studies to give the employees excellent general knowledge and survival skills!

Dragon Boat Courses
Learn to work as a Team by paddling together! On our sea-going dragon boats, employees will fight the waves together as a Team to go from one destination to another! Besides enhancing the importance of teamwork and communication but also resilience!

Indoors

The Leadership Challenge! (TLC) Course
Employees will go through their individual 360 feedback report to understand how they perform as a leader. They will be rated in terms of their frequencies in the 5 Leadership Practices and their behaviours in each of the Practice. At the end of the course, employees will better understand about themselves and how they can do better in their areas of improvement to show a higher frequency towards the 5 Practices. As a result, they are able to improve in their Leadership qualities and skills.

Team Management Profiling (TMP) Course
This course is designed for teams to learn about their team’s behaviours and strengths. The Team Management Profiling tool studies an individual’s preference in the type of job out of 8 different types in a team. As a result, teams will identify where they lack and which areas they have high competencies on.

DISC Personality Course
Employees learn about themselves and understand how they can communicate better with their fellow co-workers. They go through the concept of strengths and weaknesses and learn to identify others who might fall under the four traits and communicate effectively.

MBTI Personality Course
This course is designed for new hires in the organisation, as it might be their first job right after school! MBTI Personality studies the innate self of one and how they can better understand and adjust to the working environment based on their individual personality type. The employees will also be equipped with the knowledge of all the 16 types of MBTI Personality and able to identify their co-workers based on the type indicators. Hence after attending this course, employees are able to enhance the team cohesiveness in the workplace.

KOKOMO BEACH CLUB @ PASIR RIS PARK

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KOKOMO BEACH CLUB @PASIR RIS PARK

Have you heard of the good news yet?

We have been operating out of Sembawang (North), Sentosa (South) and Raffles Marina (West) and have been looking around to have a site in the eastern part of Singapore to cover the North-South-East-West of Singapore!

We have fulfilled our dream as we successfully clinched our latest site in Pasir Ris Park! This beautiful site will be known as the KOKOMO Beach Club. It is just a few steps from the beach and is perfect for all sea lovers! Located at 131 Pasir Ris Road, this place is situated just near Carpark E!

With Pulau Ubin in our view, we will be running many different types of expeditions from this location towards Pulau Ubin and Sembawang!

This will be a perfect place for teams to have their leadership and team development programmes and courses using the sea as the learning classroom! The tools we use in these classrooms range from Sea Kayaking, Stand-Up Paddling, Dragon Boating to Sailing and many others!

You may enquire with us now on how you can bring your team, family & friends out for fun sea adventure with us at KOKOMO Beach Club @ Pasir Ris Park!

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM X VIRTUAL ADVENTURE LEARNING PROGRAMMES

Still having difficulties looking for the best learning experience for your staff during this pandemic?

Are you waiting for the time till physical programmes are allowed?

No one knows till when but everyone knows that training needs to continue!

What if we tell you that you can create similar experiences virtually, just like how you have had physical teambuilding and leadership development programmes?

At FOCUS Adventure, with world-class programming and interactive platforms, we don’t just bring you virtual programmes, but we deliver virtual programmes that are highly customised to your needs.

With the latest learner-centric approaches, we have designed our programmes to be both asynchronous and synchronous learning with our own Learning Management System (LMS) and Learner’s App to support the post-programme needs as well!

The promise as always will be FUN and LEARNING!

Are you still not sure how this might be beneficial for you and your team? Our Internationally certified virtual FAcilitators will be able to run a demo session for you!

Time waits for no one, and learning shouldn’t be postponed!

Let us know your challenges in the development and productivity of your employees mentally or physically, we will partner with you for an impactful lasting difference!

Email us at info@FOCUSAdventure.com

TRAPPED!- THE AIRPORT EDITION

TRAPPED! – THE AIRPORT EDITION

You’re trapped at the airport, though the good news is, you’re at Changi Airport! Do you know the airport well enough to find your missing passport to catch your flight out? To make things a tad more complicated, you woke up at a nearby hotel with no memory of how you got there. Retrace your steps, solves clues and uncover the mystery of where your missing passport is!

This newly launched airport-themed Virtual Escape Room Challenge is a fun way to keep friends and colleagues entertained. Through fun puzzles, brain teasers and interactive activities work together hand in hand with your colleagues, families or friends as you journey through the virtual world of Changi Airport and discover the hidden gems of Changi Airport.

Held virtually via Zoom, the sessions will be facilitated by our team of professionals where they will be briefed and placed in breakout rooms to work together on their ‘escape route’!

Up for even more fun? Add on tickets to Changi Experience Studio, a digital attraction featuring interactive exhibits, games and immersive shows about the airport!

Looking for something interesting to do while working from home or connecting virtually with your friends and family? Feel free to enquire for more details!

Interested in trying it out? Doesn’t matter if it is corporate, family or just friends getting together! Feel
free to enquire for more details!

KAYAK WITH LOVE ~ A CHARITY 4-DAYS ROUND ISLAND KAYAKING (HITTING THE SINGAPORE BOOK OF RECORDS)

KAYAK WITH LOVE ~ A CHARITY 4-DAYS ROUND ISLAND KAYAKIN(HITTING THE SINGAPORE BOOK OF RECORDS)

It was a great and amazing achievement for a group of kayak individuals and FOCUS Adventure with the full support of SeaOPS! This was a 2 month long planning with a primary goal to raise funds for Children Cancer Foundation and for FOCUS Adventure to lead a safe and fun expedition!

On Day 1, we launched off from the west! Early in the morning, it was a great start as everyone worked together launching the kayaks into the water. Everything was clockwork, it would not be possible if not for the multiple trainings that we had prior to the event.

Our first day served as a good warm-up at Kranji and the view was spectacular, as it was low tide and the mangroves were nice. Some of us even spotted a crocodile in the water! Everyone was in high spirits and the current was flowing with us! We got to beach up on land next to

Pulau Sarimbun! We had to stick in close formation as we had to stay away from restricted areas. After 20km, we have reached our destination!

On Day 2, our route was most tiring as we had to clear a total of 50km! From Raffles Marina to Sentosa! We started really early in the morning when the sun was about to rise

The challenge was to cross the Sinki fairway safely! Despite setting out early, the current was against us and traffic at the fairway was busy. But luckily we had 3 safety boats for support to ensure the kayakers safety! The vessels were huge and intimidating but safely we crossed the fairway with ease! We appreciate and thank MPA for their guidance!

In no time, we arrived at Pulau Hantu for a bit of ‘rest and relax’ for lunch! After crossing and enjoying the various islands, (we passed by islands such as Pulau Sebarok, Jong island, Sisters island, St John’s island, etc.) we safely reached SENTOSA!!! We had overcome a great ordeal where many who would have doubted us but we did it!

On Day 3, we kayaked to the east! We decided to visit several islands before heading off and the first one was St John’s island! A fun fact about St John’s Island is that it used to be a pandemic quarantine area in the 19th century! We shared a lot of fun facts and know-hows throughout the trip. The fleet continued paddling towards the east! We were in awe of the beauty of the city and the CBD area by the sea.

We were most fortunate to be able to cross the Keppel harbour terminal, which is also known to be a very crucial area as many vessels and ferries would be entering and exiting the area.

Luckily we had ‘guardian angels’ to oversee that we travelled safely!

Once we had successfully cleared, we continued paddling and our spirits were high! We passed by Marina Barrage and we were all happy and excited as we passed by East Coast Park! We were able to see from afar that everyone was enjoying themselves. After about 30kms, we arrived at our destination and off to a good rest for our final day!

Day 4, it was our last and final day! The team woke up early as usual and set off on our amazing journey! But we had to brave a huge rain cloud! The rain poured and our visibility was low but that did not dampen our mood for we were determined to wait for the right timing to head out again!

It was tough and there was nowhere to berth but it was all under control! Our lightning indicator and weather forecast showed that it was still possible to wait out for the storm to pass! Soon enough, for the sake of not getting hypothermia, the team then paddled towards the opposite side of CAHFI jetty and enjoyed a nice early lunch!

After Lunch, we continued our journey! Off to the finishing line, though everyone was getting tired, a lot of encouragement was shared amongst us and before we knew it, we had arrived at Pulau Ubin! It was nice as we were lucky to see a group of otters sand bathing as we passed by!

It was amazing as even though we were tired, the team continued on! Passing by Punggol and the moment we reached Seletar island it was another 6km more at last!

Hitting The Singapore Book of Records for the Largest Islands-Hopping Kayaking expedition!!! Celebration is in order and everyone was happy and more importantly we were all safe and sound!

This was definitely a trip to remember! With the amount of sweat, time and efforts placed into executing this expedition for a good cause. A good reflection is that many people out there may tell you or try to dissuade you from your goals, saying that it is impossible, “this cannot be done”, “you won’t get the approval” but as long as you have the faith and determination we can achieve our goals! What was also important is that we successfully raised a total of S$27,080 under giving.sg for Children Cancer Foundation!

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to MPA, DBS, the organising committee, FOCUS Adventure, SeaOPS and to everyone involved for making this possible! We had completed a total distance of over 160km! The mission has ended but the journey will forever continue!

We definitely look forward to the next expedition and we would like You to join us! Wait no longer, click on the link to join us for our next trip or our other awesome adventures! See you there!

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Dear Andrew,

We would like to thank FOCUS Adventure for taking up the challenge and your generous support and sponsorship for our Round Island Expedition from 27-30 August to raise funds for the Children’s Cancer Foundation.

The planning and organisation of the expedition had its fair share of challenges, and we greatly appreciate the commitment of the Focus Adventure team, working out the details required for various approvals, supporting the training sessions, never hesitating to put in extra time and effort to overcome each challenge, and the many other tasks that helped make the expedition a success.

In particular, we would like to commend Berwin for his professionalism, dedication, tact and good spirits. He was always helpful, firm when he needed to be but always a pleasure to work with. He was knowledgeable, dependable and we could not ask for a more trustworthy and capable person to have on this project. We would also Iike to acknowledge the support from Kylie and Gilbert. Kylie meticulously organised and supported the project both administratively, but also in person for our training sessions when it was needed. Gilbert for the unwavering support to keep us safe while we train and on expedition. Without the wonderful team from Focus Adventure, the expedition would not be possible. Once again, thank you.

Above all, all of us organisers, kayakers, volunteers and supporters would like to thank the FOCUS Adventure team for the commaraderire, friendships and sharing our passion for kayaking and our desire to raise funds for the Children’s Cancer Foundation.

Thank you.

Regards,
Shirley M. Lim

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Having had a couple of days to reflect on the trip and have the memories of the expedition sink in, a round of applause for everyone who participated as it is truly an achievement. Special thanks to Shirley and the organizing committee and volunteers who put in efforts seen and unseen to make this expedition a success. It is now clear there was a lot of behind the scenes effort by SeaOPS/Berwin and organizers to get an eleventh hour approval from MPA, without which this trip would not have been possible. It was amazing to see the “kampung” spirit on display with everyone pitching in to help wherever they can and I am also grateful for the generosity of the sponsors who allowed us to berth overnight and provided overnight accommodations, and especially the anonymous donor that sponsored our dinner at SAFYC. I was especially touched by the SBOR individual certificate ceremony which was totally unexpected and was icing on the cake and a nice memento of the trip.

For the fundraising campaign for our beneficiary charity, September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and I think we can leverage the story of our expedition to further raise awareness and hit the target of 40K.

Lastly it was great to meet new kayaking ‘kakis’ and like-minded outdoor/water enthusiasts and hope to see you on the water soon!

-Jeff

THE AWESOME SUN RISING IN THE EAST!

THE AWESOME SUN RISING IN THE EAST!

There is a saying “the early bird catches the worm first” and being up early in the morning would reward you with a magnificent sight of mother nature! Venture with us in the eastern seas of Singapore! Head to places like Changi Village, Pulau Ubin and to mangrove areas. The view is really beautiful, and the air is nice and cool. All this is launched from KOKOMO Beach Club!

The Outdoor Adventures team would start off a briefing, equipping and then launch off into the horizon! Clocking in at a total of about 10km, it is suitable for families who are new to the kayaking community and also for seasoned paddlers to join in as well! Many things to do like sightseeing, paddling with your friends and family. There is also a pitstop for breakfast and followed by a nice slow paddle back to KOKOMO Beach Club Pasir Ris! So wait no longer come and join us now! Look us up at http://outdoor-adventures.com/

THE LARGEST SUPERMARKET RACE TILL DATE FOR LIFE COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY (LCSS)

On 17th February 2017, we hosted our largest Supermarket Race till date! A total of 150 participants from Johnson & Johnson achieved this feat, during their 2017 Singapore Finance Day. The participants raced around Suntec City , attempting team based challenges to earn points. The points were then converted into real money, where they went to the supermarket to purchase as many items as possible. Approximately 30 different variety of items were bought, amounting to about 600 items in total quantity across 16 teams. The items bought included food products such as cereals and biscuits, household products such as plastic utensils and to electrical products such as electrical fans and induction cookers. The purchased items will be donated to Life Community Services Society (LCSS) and we sincerely hope that the donated items will help LCSS in many different ways. On behalf of LCSS and FOCUS Adventure, we will like to give our appreciation to Johnson & Johnson for their contribution and their efforts in partaking in this meaningful teambuilding event, at the same time creating a record for the Largest Supermarket Race ever!

THE TEAM CHALLENGE HOURGLASS! FOR EQUAL-ARK SINGAPORE LTD

On 22^nd February 2017, FOCUS Adventure hosted 15 staff and scholars from EQUAL-ARK Singapore at our Sentosa Site. EQUAL-ARK is one of our official beneficiary, and they have helped many vulnerable youths remain engaged in the community through education and employment through their philosophy of equine-assisted learning. The EQUAL Scholars program have benefited over 150 beneficiaries from 30 institutions, allowing vulnerable youths to learn and develop skills in teamwork and social inclusion through specialized frameworks.

The 15 of them participated in our Team Challenge Hourglass, which was the highlight of the day for them. It was definitely a big challenge for many of them, having to face their fear of heights and move together as a team. However, it was heartening to see their support and encouragement for each other, ensuring that no one in the team was left behind. We believe that this opportunity is valuable to them and to us, creating the interaction which will develop their social skills, enhance their team bonds and the ability to better control and manage their fears.

For more information on EQUAL-ARK and our CSR initiatives, please visit http://www.FOCUSAdventure.com/about-us/corporate-social-responsibility.

CPG FAMILY BONDING DAY

1^st April, not just April Fools’ Day, but it also marked a milestone for FOCUS Adventure! For the 1^st time, we organised a Family Bonding Day combined with a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) element in it for 900 participants. The highly successful event combined indoor and outdoor activities for both young and old, and was done with ideas both from us and the organisers.

Highlights included an Incredible Race around Sentosa on bicycles for 190 participants, Beach Olympics (Bubble soccer, Dodgeball, 4-way volleyball, Captain’s ball, Frisbee), movie screenings, stalls (Carnival games, food, Photobooth etc) run by participants with proceeds going to charity, Lucky Draw, Live Music band and more!

Even when faced with rain towards the end of the event, it didn’t dampen our spirits as we quickly switched to our wet weather plans without affecting the participants’ energy and spirits, making the day a fun one for the participants and ourselves. With the benchmark now set, we will continue to strive to raise the bar for future Family Bonding Days!

BREAKING NEW GROUND!

Within 2 weeks, on 20 March 2017, FOCUS Adventure broke new ground yet again in terms of sea-based programmes when we conducted a Dragon Boat programme for an entire company of 160 people. For the 2nd time this month, we were once again able to break our own record for the biggest Dragon Boat programme by simultaneously launching 16 Dragon Boats from Raffles Marina.

Following which, the participants painted on individual canvasses according to the theme “At Our Best Everyday”, before combining the canvas into a bigger story with one another. All in all, it was an impactful day with many milestones, not only for the participants but also for FOCUS Adventure.

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Category: Spotlights

D.E.E.P (DYNAMIC EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM)

D.E.E.P. (DYNAMIC EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM)

Outdoors

Indoors

KOKOMO BEACH CLUB @ PASIR RIS PARK

KOKOMO BEACH CLUB @PASIR RIS PARK

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM X VIRTUAL ADVENTURE LEARNING PROGRAMMES

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM X VIRTUAL ADVENTURE LEARNING PROGRAMMES

TRAPPED!- THE AIRPORT EDITION

TRAPPED! – THE AIRPORT EDITION

KAYAK WITH LOVE ~ A CHARITY 4-DAYS ROUND ISLAND KAYAKING (HITTING THE SINGAPORE BOOK OF RECORDS)

KAYAK WITH LOVE ~ A CHARITY 4-DAYS ROUND ISLAND KAYAKIN(HITTING THE SINGAPORE BOOK OF RECORDS)

THE AWESOME SUN RISING IN THE EAST!

THE AWESOME SUN RISING IN THE EAST!

THE LARGEST SUPERMARKET RACE TILL DATE FOR LIFE COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY (LCSS)

THE LARGEST SUPERMARKET RACE TILL DATE FOR LIFE COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY (LCSS)

THE TEAM CHALLENGE HOURGLASS! FOR EQUAL-ARK SINGAPORE LTD

THE TEAM CHALLENGE HOURGLASS! FOR EQUAL-ARK SINGAPORE LTD

CPG FAMILY BONDING DAY

CPG FAMILY BONDING DAY

BREAKING NEW GROUND!

BREAKING NEW GROUND!

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