From May 17 to 20, 2024, the bustling city of Cagayan de Oro played host to a special gathering of P30-Seven’s management team and the vibrant CDO crew. Amidst the routine of remote work, this event was a refreshing break, offering a chance for colleagues and team leaders who usually communicate through screens to finally meet face-to-face. The get-together was a much-anticipated highlight, bringing a touch of personal connection to the professional relationships that are often confined to digital chats.
At P30-Seven, where the work-from-home model is the norm, interactions with colleagues and team managers typically occur through messages and video calls. While convenient, this digital mode of communication can sometimes lack the warmth and personal touch of in-person interactions. The annual get-together in Cagayan de Oro was an opportunity to bridge this gap and infuse a sense of tangible connection into the workday routine.
The event, strategically planned by the leadership team, underscores P30-Seven’s commitment to fostering a cohesive and engaged workforce. The leadership team recognizes that while remote work offers flexibility, it can also create a sense of isolation. To counter this, they have made it a priority to organize annual gatherings with staff and colleagues from across the Visayas, Mindanao, and Luzon regions. This year’s focus was on the Cagayan de Oro team, with attendees coming from key locations such as Tacloban, Bohol, Iloilo, and Metro Manila.
The four-day event in Cagayan de Oro was a lively blend of professional development and personal connection. The schedule included a series of engaging activities designed to foster interaction and collaboration among team members. There were sessions for team-building exercises, workshops with team leaders, and informal mingling opportunities that allowed participants to put faces to the names they’ve been interacting with online.
One of the highlights of the gathering was the series of interactive workshops led by the leadership team. These sessions were not just about work strategies and performance metrics; they were also about understanding individual and team dynamics, discussing shared goals, and addressing any challenges that might be on the horizon. The face-to-face format allowed for richer, more nuanced conversations and a deeper connection between team members and leaders.
Another memorable aspect of the event was the social component. Evening gatherings and local excursions provided a relaxed environment for colleagues to bond outside the confines of the virtual workspace. The beautiful city of Cagayan de Oro, known for its warm hospitality and vibrant culture, served as the perfect backdrop for these interactions.
The leadership team’s commitment to these annual gatherings is a testament to P30-Seven’s dedication to maintaining a strong, connected, and supportive work environment. By bringing together employees from various regions, they ensure that, despite the physical distances, the team remains united in purpose and spirit.
As the event drew to a close, attendees left with more than just new memories—they left with a renewed sense of belonging and a strengthened sense of responsibility. They were reminded that while they may work from the comfort of their homes, they are part of a larger, interconnected team that they can rely on when challenges arise.
In essence, the Cagayan de Oro meet and greet was a successful and heartening reminder of the power of personal connections in a remote work setting. It illustrated how, even in a digital age, the human element remains central to building a cohesive and motivated team. As the P30-Seven team returned to their respective locations, they did so with a refreshed sense of purpose and a stronger bond with their colleagues and leaders.
