With the objective of enhancing professional growth and team dynamics 180 employees including executives of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) were covered under the outbound experiential learning programme ‘JOSH’ at the scenic “UMANG” retreat situated in the Mandira Dam Premises in the months of November and December.
The expert support for the programmes was extended by the Tata Steel Adventure Foundation (TSAF). All the four programs were conducted with utmost safety and achieved remarkable success at the.
It is worth mentioning here that, the Outbound Learning initiative focused on a holistic development approach, addressed key aspects such as leadership, communication skills, performance enhancement, planning, change management, delegation, teamwork, and motivation. The tailored curriculum was designed to bring about positive changes in the participants’ professional skill sets and foster a collaborative work environment.
The outdoor adventurous setting included a 40-feet high rappling tower, wooden planks for Australian walk, tunnel for crawling, parallel rope, rope for monkey jumping and several other team building games.
The valedictory function conducted for different batches on 23rd, 26th, 28th and 30th November was attended by Mr. Etwa Oraon, CGM (Plate Mill), Mr. R K Muduli, CGM (Electrical), Mr. S Praharaj, CGM (Vigilance) and ACVO and Mr. A C Patra, CGM (I&A) respectively. While the valedictory function on 10th, 12th and 14th December were presided by Mr. Pinaki Chowdhury, CGM (Projects & Modernisation), Ms. Asha Kartha, CGM (Safety & Fire Services) and Mr. Sumit Kumar, CGM (Blast Furnaces). The dignitaries shared their Outbound Learning experience in relation to the Shop Floor issues and dynamics.
All the programs were conducted safely and successfully under the guidance of Mr. Himanshu Mishra, Senior Manager (HR- L&D) and Mr. S K Sukula, Deputy Manager (HR-L&D).
