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Uconnex Team Building: Striking Our Rhythm in Amazing Bali 2025

Uconnex Team Building Bali 2025 promotional graphic showing various challenge activities: team members drumming on the beach, folding an orange origami turtle, a tall Balinese temple gate, and the event logo.
Day 1 of our Uconnex Team Building was packed with culture, creativity, and connection!

The sun kissed the sandy shores of Bali as the Uconnex Team gathered, buzzing with anticipation for what promised to be an unforgettable Team Building 2025 event, kicking off on September 5th. At Uconnex, we are fundamentally committed to caring for the community we serve, but we understand that to do this effectively, we must first care for our own. In high-stakes work, our dedicated staff can often feel stressed or depleted. This out-of-country experience in Bali was designed to be a crucial opportunity to refresh minds and leverage the different climate and stunning environment to boost our resources for health and collaboration. This year’s theme was about far more than just fun; it was about rejuvenating the spirit, forging deeper connections, and engaging in meaningful activities like exploring a new culture and even participating in local conservation efforts, such as saving newborn turtles and helping them return to the ocean—an amazing, restorative moment for all of us. Day 1 was packed with excitement, creativity, and a healthy dose of friendly competition, all designed to prepare us for another year of impactful work.


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Challenge Kick-Off: Team Formation & Briefing


T T Team members stand in a circle listening to instructions, with tropical greenery and vehicles visible.
Team members gather in the shade for instructions and task assignments on a sunny Bali day.
A man in a patterned shirt addresses a small group outdoors during a team building briefing.
The Uconnex team receives its first briefing in Bali, setting the stage for Day 1 challenges.
A mixed group of people in casual attire participates in a group briefing for a team challenge.
Intense focus as the teams review the rules and prepare for the Balinese culture challenge.

Our adventure began not with a dive into the ocean, but with Team Formation & Briefing. Laughter and chatter filled the air as colleagues transformed into cohesive teams, strategizing and getting acquainted with the rules that would guide their journey through the day’s tasks. It was clear from the outset that teamwork, communication, and a willingness to embrace the unexpected would be our greatest assets. With our first mission sheet in hand, the games were officially underway!


The Penyu Origami Challenge


A person in a car is reading a set of detailed instructions titled "How to Make an Origami Turtle.
Our first mission: mastering the instructions for the Penyu Origami Challenge on the go!
Two hands hold up completed origami turtles (one blue, one orange) in the back of a car.
Success! Proudly showing off our completed blue and orange Paper Turtles (Penyu Origami).

The first true test of precision and patience came with the Penyu Origami Challenge. Teams meticulously followed detailed instructions, aiming to recreate the graceful form of Bali's beloved sea turtles (Penyu). This seemingly simple task quickly became a fascinating exercise in following instructions and collective focus, as tiny folds determined the success of the final, vibrant paper turtles. It proved that even the smallest details require a unified, careful effort!


The Gebogan Creation

A table showing the starting materials (fruit and banana trunks) next to a tall, finished traditional Balinese fruit offering (Gebogan).
The Gebogan Challenge! Teams start with raw materials to build a beautiful Balinese offering.
Team members proudly hand over a completed, fruit-stacked Gebogan offering to an instructor, smiling.
Mission complete! Presenting our intricate Gebogan to the instructor after a successful cultural task.

Next, we transitioned from intricate paper art to a deeply symbolic Balinese tradition: Gebogan Creation. Teams were presented with an array of fresh fruits, flowers, and natural elements—the starting materials for this Gebogan Challenge. Their task was to assemble the stunning, towering offerings typically made for temple ceremonies. This wasn't just an art project; it was a profound immersion into local customs, requiring cultural respect and meticulous teamwork to balance the intricate, beautiful structures.


Estimation and Observation Tasks


A tall, ornate grey and red brick Balinese temple gate against a blue sky, with text asking to measure its height (estimated at 2,867 cm).
Second Mission: Teams used observation and logic to estimate the towering height of this Balinese gate.

With our creative and cultural muscles warmed up, Day 1 took an analytical turn. The Gate Estimation challenge pushed our observation skills and logical reasoning as teams had to measure how high this ancient gate is without any tools. This sparked lively discussions and creative problem-solving techniques! Following that, teams were tasked with finding clue questions within a local cultural center, like counting how many women are depicted in the paintings? This segment required speed, knowledge, and effective communication to gather details and work efficiently under pressure.


Clue Resolution in the Cultural Center


Two members in our team in an art gallery discuss a clue sheet while observing several framed paintings on a wall.
Intense observation needed: How many women are depicted in the surrounding Balinese paintings?
A blurry photo showing a child and an adult running through a brightly lit museum or art gallery corridor.
TIME OUT! Race to the next challenge after successfully completing the museum mission.
Team members observe various Balinese cultural artifacts and masks in a museum room to answer a clue question.
The artifact challenge: Counting indigenous masks and symbols displayed in the cultural room.

Following the measurement challenge, teams navigated their way to a local cultural center for the Clue Resolution phase. This segment was a fantastic fusion of a scavenger hunt and a speed quiz. Teams were given clue sheets and tasked with finding specific answers by observing the exhibits—for example, counting how many women are depicted in the paintings? This race against the clock required laser focus, quick knowledge assimilation, and effective communication, testing our ability to efficiently gather details and work together under pressure. It was a true test of observation and efficiency, proving that sometimes the answer is right in front of you—if you know where to look!


The Rhythm Circle


A group of people sitting on the sand under a hut, receiving final instructions from an instructor on the beach.
Gathering for the final challenge: a group instruction on the art of Balinese rhythm and drumming.
Team members sitting in a circle on the sand, learning to play hand drums (djembes).
The best adventures truly start with new beats, new experiences, and new rhythms.
A close-up of a team member smiling while playing a hand drum on the beach.
The Team's Drummer Prodigy in action, finding that perfect beat during the rhythm circle.
A wide view of the team circled up on the sand, actively participating in the collaborative drumming session.
Fostering great connection: This meaningful drumming activity brought the entire team together.
The winning team stands together on the beach with trophies, celebrating their success.
The Final Winning Team! Proudly holding their trophies after a challenging day of teamwork.

Finally, to cap off a demanding but exhilarating day, the team found its collective pulse during the Rhythm Circle. Surrounded by the tropical environment, everyone participated in a group drumming session. As the group settled into a unified beat, the quote proved true: "The Balinese drumming activity fostered great connection. It was a meaningful experience for the entire group." The shared music served as a powerful reminder that "The best adventures start with a new beat, new experiences, and new rhythms."

As the sun began to dip below the horizon, the Uconnex team had not only completed a day full of challenges but had also woven a vibrant tapestry of shared experiences, new skills, and stronger bonds.


This was just the beginning! Stay tuned for our next blog article, where we’ll reveal the thrilling "Second Games on Day 2" and see how our teams tackled even bigger adventures! And don't forget to look out for the grand finale in our "Gala Night" recap!



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