As January 2025 began, our company gathered for three exciting days of collaboration, innovation, and team bonding during our latest company all-hands meeting. The gathering proved to be both engaging and exceptionally productive, setting the tone for a year filled with promising endeavours.
Embracing Collaboration and Innovation
One of the primary focal points of the meeting was our vigorous planning for the upcoming release of new versions of Cheerp and CheerpJ. We also laid the groundwork for upcoming community events. Following the good success of the previous year’s event, we eagerly planned WebVM: the hackathon 2.0, promising an even more thrilling and rewarding experience for all participants.
Diversifying Engagement and Content
Seeking to enhance our engagement with our audience, we delved into exploring a range of diverse content formats possibly including podcasts. These new avenues of interaction aim to provide fresh, engaging ways for our community to interact with our content and stay informed about the latest developments within our company.
Strengthening Bonds Beyond the Boardroom
In addition to the meetings and presentations held during the day, the all-hands meeting also featured several company-wide social events. From shared meals at local eateries to competitive rounds of mini golf, the team relished enjoyable moments of camaraderie. Karaoke sessions offered a chance for the founders to showcase their vocal talents with renditions of Italian classics, lightening the atmosphere and fostering an environment of shared joviality. A particularly engaging session allowed team members to shine as they presented on topics of their choice in tightly packed 5-minute slots, a fantastic opportunity for personal growth and sharing insights across the team.
Bridging Distances and Building Stronger Connections
Our team, operating across locations in Leeds and Amsterdam throughout the year, benefited enormously from these vital team-building endeavours. The mixture of strategic planning sessions, engaging presentations, and lighthearted social events not only enhanced our productivity but also solidified the bonds within our diverse and dynamic team.
As we look ahead to the rest of 2025, the energy and camaraderie fostered during our January all-hands meeting promise to propel us to further achievements and continued success.
