Starfleet held a corporate event. To be fair, they probably hold lots of them – visiting dignitaries or warlords from galaxies far away, and so forth. This one was internal and featured over 300 troopers from the Gorse Fox’s division.
Like most corporate events it had its high points and low points. It had its good speakers and its poor speakers… and it had a “networking” session. This should have been filmed and put on YouTube. This would have had people quaking in their boots (or more likely, slitting their sides laughing). The basic premise was as follows:
- Take 300 people and mix them up into groups of eight or so.
- Humiliate them by making them stand up (as a group) and clap the “football clap” in unison.
- Then give them hard, plastic tubes tuned to several different frequencies. (See http://www.boomwhack.com).
- Clustering groups with tubes tuned to the same frequency, get each to pay a specific rhythm.
- Slowly introduce other frequencies and other rhythms.
- Then orchestrate the groups to create music.
It sounds bizarre, but the Gorse Fox (despite his innate cynicism) loved it and was very impressed with what was achieved. Certainly a team building exercise that will be remembered.
Like many events it finished with a BBQ and drinks. Like most events the drinks were welcome, but un-quaffed as there was a drive home to contemplate – however the BBQ looked good. Like so many, though, it flattered to deceive as the sausages were undercooked, the burger were chewy and the chicken was they only saving grace. It did give a chance to catch up with some old colleagues, however, so all was not lost.
MMmm. Looks like GF will be getting involved with a new project next week.
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