Leadership Connections is a leadership consultancy also offering HR training, large scale change, leadership safari and mentoring
There are three distinct areas of benefits which can be achieved from taking part in such a project, you can choose to learn more by clicking on the relevant link to the right.
There is also the possibility of tax breaks, reducing the cost to your group even further.
Why not Contact us to talk further, and see what we could do together.
Being associated with such a worthwhile cause can provide numerous benefits.
Visiting the poorer areas of Africa can be a watershed for many of us raised within the comforts of western society.
Do not underestimate the effect you can have on the lives of people you will help during the trip.
Being linked to a project such as this can be very beneficial to any
organisation. It is especially relevant if you source suppliers from Africa,
sell to Africa or even employ people in Africa, being given the chance to
give something back
Increase employee retention rates - by offering staff the chance to partake in such a worthwhile experience, they will feel more valued by the organisations.
Better performance before the trip - if your trip is going to be offered based on employee performance and act as a reward, then performance of those interested in joining the trip will naturally increase. This can have a two-fold effect as those who go on the trip share experiences with fellow employees and try to be chosen for the next trip too.
Fulfilling CSR needs - Corporate Social Responsibility has become one of the most talked about issues in business today and is growing to become an organisational necessity rather than just
Helping those less fortunate than ourselves can be very rewarding and can lead to fulfilment not achievable by normal means. We also offer transferable skills which will be of great value to all those who partake in the trip, benefiting both the employee through a wider skill set and the employer, due to the increased capacity of their employees. What they can expect to take away from this experience is:
Team working skills - built from having to work together to complete projects quickly and effectively. We will use our extensive knowledge of how to get teams working together coherently to ensure all participants receive the best level experience.
Leadership skills - all people partaking in the trip will have the chance to lead their own team . Previous issues regarding office politics can be reduced prior to the trip commencing to better prepare employees for the task at hand.
Self fulfilment - encountering new situations in life can leave a humbling effect on many of us. Being able to say that you have made a difference and experienced what it is like to help those less fortunate can have a really positive effect on people.
There should be no question about whether or not this really helps local communities. It does. By offering man power and creative thinks, you can really make a difference. Local people are often short of time due to family commitments and long working hours, if they are lucky enough to be employed.
You can leave a lasting impression of kindness and generosity, as well as a physical change to their community which can benefit them for a long time after we have finished our trip.
Why not Contact us to talk further, and see what we could do together.
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Leadership Connections is a leadership consultancy also offering HR training, large scale change, leadership safari and mentoring