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Mark Hannaford is the Managing Director of csrprojects.com which provides engaging and worthwhile Corporate Social Responsibility projects for team development.   Csrprojects.com   

Businesses are increasingly looking to the wider community to meet their developmental needs and social aims.  This has created a significant demand in using community and environmental projects for teambuilding and development programmes.  A demand that Across the Divide CSR Projects is very well placed to meet.

A study of our programs by the Princes Trust found that;

78% of participating staff said the challenges improved their team-working skills and more that 60% found their organisational, leadership and communications skills had improved.
96% or participating staff believe more organisations should encourage their employees to take part in team-building like these.

We combine our expertise of running corporate events, expeditions and community projects with our intimate knowledge of the charitable sector, to offer unrivalled experience in this field.  Our associate team have a proven history of applying this form of learning and development in a number of different ways for a number of different reasons. Aims have ranged from team building and leadership development, to change management and motivational incentives.

The use of community based projects carries real risk and is of real consequence. It therefore engages participants and carries a focus on personal, team and corporate values never really seen before in conventional training. With real time and resource considerations, the projects present deliverable objectives by which participants and teams can measure their own performance.  As such, it provides a tangible model for team development at work whilst creating a fun, interactive and engaging atmosphere far removed from the workplace.  With our facilitation, the learning and team spirit is real and for the long term.

Good for your business

Actions speak louder than words

Good organisations have a commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR). One challenge is how to articulate that commitment to your employees and the wider community. One approach is to do it with actions. Having a team of employees deliver a worthwhile project sends a positive message to clients, customers, stakeholders and colleagues about what your organisation believes in, stands for and is willing to invest in.

Furthermore, the power and energy of a group of colleagues who have worked together to deliver a project of real benefit, can transcend organisations. Their personal stories, photo’s and case studies can raise a huge awareness about what real corporate social responsibility means.

Learning from doing

There is significant research that states that people learn by experiencing. Our CSR projects provide the perfect environment for that learning experience. It involves real people, real risk, real challenges, real output, has real clients/customers and is of real consequence.  With our facilitation, the learning is real and for the long term.

Developing teams

Most organisations are structured around teams and their effectiveness is critical to business performance. Whether it is team building, team development, networking or new project team kick off’s, a CSR project is a great environment for developing team performance. It provides an excellent opportunity for working together to achieve an output of real benefit for both the team and the project partner.       

Good for your Project Partner

Whether it is a community group in the local town or a remote project in Africa, the project partners are the key beneficiaries of the events. It is incredible the difference a group of motivated, committed and enthusiastic volunteers can make at the project site. Our role is to manage the relationship between the organisation and the project partner to ensure a successful outcome for all concerned 

For who

CSR projects are a powerful and moving experience for all involved. You could consider arranging one for:

• Teams | Power team development experience for work and project teams
• Graduates | Increasingly, graduates are using corporate responsibility as a measure of attractiveness in potential employers
• Reward Programmes | Help recognise those employers who deliver an extraordinary performance, both in and outside work
• Supply Chain | Bring together customers, clients, suppliers to collectively deliver a project together
• Clients | Demonstrate a commitment to corporate responsibility by hosting a number of your key clients on a charity project

Across the Divide CSR Projects is part of Across the Divide Expeditions, the leading charity event provider.  

ATD Expeditions organise and deliver expeditions and events around the globe to help raise money for charities and worthwhile causes.  Charities always require much needed funds and a proven method of fundraising is through the use of challenge events.  Whether it is trekking in Machu Pichu, rafting in Costa Rica or dog sledding in the arctic circle, fundraisers will be willing to raise money in exchange for experiencing one of these fantastic events.   Over the past 10 years, we have worked with over 100 charities to run over 350 events in over 45 countries and so far we have helped to raise over £15 million for good causes.  Further information can be found at Across the Divide Expeditions.

At Across the Divide CSR Projects, we work directly with our corporate clients to create business focussed learning through powerful, unusual and engaging CSR experiences. Our team of project managers, facilitators and support technicians is composed of highly accomplished, inspiring individuals who have worldwide experience with people of all levels of seniority from commerce and industry and who manage each event with imagination, professionalism and total attention to safety.   For our overseas events, we can provide a complete package including flights (we are ATOL bonded), transfers, venue management, travel insurance and if required medical staff on site.  Further details can be found at CSR Projects.