The event, which tests fitness, intelligence and strategic thinking, will take place in Tromsø, Norway, from 24-27 September 2009.
Up to 60 teams from some of the world’s top businesses will head to the ‘Gateway to the Arctic’ to take part in the team-building exercise. With Southern Water and Scottish Water already signed up, WaterAid has created a ‘Water Industry Cup’ and have eight more places left for contenders to sign up.
Each team consists of four core members and one senior executive. The physical challenge is only part of it: smart planning, decision-making and effective communication make up the key requirements for success. The winning teams will go on to compete in the Intelligent Sport World Series Final held in Cyprus in December.
This is the second year participants will raise sponsorship for WaterAid as part of the challenge, helping people throughout Africa, Asia and the Pacific Region to set up and manage their own water, sanitation and hygiene projects.
Southern Water’s Kevin Buck, who was awarded an MBE last year for services to WaterAid, said: “The idea of a team development programme was one of the main drivers to participate in the challenge, as well as another opportunity to fund raise for WaterAid. As the industry charity, WaterAid has always been fully supported by Southern Water, raising over £500,000 in the past two years alone.”
Rebecca Poyntz, events executive, WaterAid, said: “WaterAid is excited to be the beneficiary charity for the Cisco Euro Challenge for a second year. This is a truly unique event whereby businesses benefit hugely through team development and staff motivation, while at the same time helping WaterAid to provide the basics for life that everyone’s entitled to – water and sanitation. We wish the teams the best of luck with their targets and with the challenge.”
If you think your company is up to the challenge and wants to be a part of this adrenaline-fuelled adventure, visit the official website.
Source: WaterAid
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