As a training company and a business whose values are: compassion, impact and family, we spend a lot of time thinking about how people engage and relate to each other. Not just in a formal training way but those everyday moments that build relationships and trust. How small shifts in mindset can change the way people and teams feel. December always seems to bring a shift in that. People slow down a little, and as the year winds down we start to naturally take stock and reflect on the year we’ve had.
Everyone is talking about the highs and lows of the year, and you find yourself celebrating others’ successes, or offering a bit of encouragement about setbacks they’ve encountered. It’s the kind of conversation that remind us we are all navigating things, and that bit of support can make such a difference heading into a new year.
Christmas events have a way of opening those conversations up, and this is one of the reasons we’re so pleased to be sponsoring this year’s Christmas at the Castle. It’s a great chance for the Norfolk business community to spend time together. It’s not about the formalities of business networking, it’s about giving our local community a chance to connect in a genuine way. A chance to enjoy the end of the year together. Share what’s been good, acknowledge the tough times and help each other step into January ready for the year ahead. The perfect opportunity to build the relationships that keep our community strong, and we are always keen to be a part of anything that encourages that.
The Swarm Directors who will be attending are really looking forward to it. Not only because of the magnificent venue and entertainment, but because it’s going to be a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make some new connections too. The local community plays such an important part in our day to day business, and we always embrace any opportunity to bring everyone together. So if you are attending, come and say hello.