2025 Annual Planning Special Initiative | Defining Our Team Culture Through a Real-World Challenge on Gulangyu Island
Completing Real Tasks in Real-World Scenarios
Each team consists of approximately 8 members and has only 150 RMB in starting capital.
With limited resources, all tasks must be completed through teamwork, communication, and creativity.
In this activity, each team needs to complete the following challenge tasks:
Task 1: Find designated landmarks and take photos for check-in.
Quickly determining routes and coordinating tasks in an unfamiliar environment tests execution efficiency and on-site decision-making abilities.
Task 2: Take photos with tourists from 5 different provinces.
This is a communication exercise that "breaks boundaries." Proactive communication and quickly building trust are essential skills for team members.
Task 3: Document a local resident who has lived on the island for approximately 50 years.
Through video recording their stories, the team understands the meaning of time, perseverance, and heritage, and reconsiders the significance of "long-term thinking."
Task 4: Check in at a guesthouse that has been operating for over 20 years.
This is not only about taking photos but also an observation and learning experience about "sustainable operation" and "reputation building."
Limited budget, but unlimited creativity
The 150 RMB budget needs to cover transportation and execution costs, as well as team meals.
Therefore, each team needs to:
1. Design and hand-paint their own team t-shirts.
2. Sell the t-shirts to raise funds for meals.
3. Rationally allocate funds to purchase small gifts for the other team.
This is a comprehensive test of business thinking, creative expression, and execution skills, and it also allows everyone to rediscover the value of "resource management" in a relaxed atmosphere.
Each team has its own story
In addition to the task itself, each team needs to:
1.Plan their own filming approach
2.Have a photographer film the video according to the team's ideas
3.Finally, participate in the judging of the works
There are no standard answers, only authentic presentations.
Some choose to document the process, some focus on the people, some emphasize collaboration, and others tell stories of failure and reflection.
It is these differences that constitute the most authentic aspect of our team.
This is not just an event; it's a microcosm of our company
This annual planning initiative isn't about simply "completing a task," but about conveying a clear message:
At NRTEC, we value people, processes, and long-term value.
1. We dare to act in the face of uncertainty.
2. We learn to collaborate with limited resources.
3. We respect the accumulation of experience and time.
4. We use creativity to solve real-world problems.
These abilities are the underlying principles we consistently uphold in product development, customer service, and long-term partnerships.
In conclusion: Going further together
The sea breeze, streets, and human connections of Gulangyu Island gave us an opportunity to step outside of our daily routines.
And this annual planning session has further reinforced our belief that:
A team with warmth, strong execution capabilities, and shared values is the core competitive advantage of any company.
In 2026, we will carry this experience and shared understanding forward.
