{"id":20423,"date":"2025-08-28T10:42:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T08:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/?p=20423"},"modified":"2025-09-22T09:46:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T07:46:11","slug":"pinnacle-of-team-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/archives\/20423","title":{"rendered":"Pinnacle of team success\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"20423\" class=\"elementor elementor-20423\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-922bebe e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"922bebe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ff7514 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6ff7514\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Teams from Medscheme\u2019s branches gathered at the Alpine Health Resort in the Drakensberg for an inspiring \u2013 and empowering \u2013 Team Leadership Conference.<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01c53fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"01c53fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TLC2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20430\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TLC2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TLC2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TLC2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-812a973 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"812a973\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777842,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777843,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777844,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469769226,&quot;Times New Roman,Aptos&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,469775450,&quot;paragraph&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;paragraph&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,335559705,&quot;2057&quot;,134233118,&quot;true&quot;,134233117,&quot;true&quot;,469778324,&quot;Normal&quot;]}\">The teambuilding session, held in KwaZulu-Natal at Alpine Heath in July 2025, was a resounding success for the Branch Network team. Bringing together attendees from the Free state, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and Polokwane. Each region showcased its own unique character, sharing insights about member demographics, language diversity, and cultural nuances.\u202f <\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;aaed607e-c2a3-5841-9fb4-41037bfa0faf|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777842,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777843,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777844,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469769226,&quot;Times New Roman,Aptos&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,469775450,&quot;paragraph&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;paragraph&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,335559705,&quot;2057&quot;,134233118,&quot;true&quot;,134233117,&quot;true&quot;,469778324,&quot;Normal&quot;]}\">L\u200bed by Lubaina Ismail, Senior Manager <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">of the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">Branch Network<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\"> team<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">the conference highlighted the team\u2019s wins and challenges. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">GM<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">Henk Badenhorst<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\"> joined in the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">three-day<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">strat<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\"> session<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">L<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">eaders engaged in meaningful discussions around how the decisions and changes we make today directly shape the way we work tomorrow. Themed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\"> \u201cAlign \/ Adapt \/ Advance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">\u201d,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\"> the sessions encouraged reflection, collaboration<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\"> and a renewed sense of purpose.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW104100567 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fd1b69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5fd1b69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The strategic themes of the event included:  <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47819f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47819f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scheme alignment<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Locus of control, influence vs. concern<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Future-focused change<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffe1407 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ffe1407\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TLC5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20466\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TLC5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TLC5-300x236.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5b49a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5b49a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>But it wasn\u2019t all strategy and structure \u2013 there was plenty of fun and laughter too! The team took part in a vibrant and hotly contested teambuilding experience featuring:<\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Minute to Win It<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mini Olympics<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trivia<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Karaoke<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And lots of shared laughs!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac007dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ac007dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TLC3-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20462\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TLC3-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TLC3-1-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c40914 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c40914\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>What truly stood out is that while the team celebrated its diversity, it also took pride in its alignment: whether a member has a newborn registration query in Kathu or Pietermaritzburg, they receive the same consistent standard of service. Importantly, the team is also able to assist members in their preferred language \u2013 be it isiZulu, Setswana, Afrikaans, or English \u2013 ensuring that every interaction is both personal and accessible.<\/p><p>The teambuilding activities helped strengthen bonds, build synergies, and reminded us of the power of teamwork and connection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div style=\"display:flex; gap:10px;justify-content:center\" class=\"wps-pgfw-pdf-generate-icon__wrapper-frontend\">\n\t\t<a  href=\"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20423?action=genpdf&amp;id=20423\" class=\"pgfw-single-pdf-download-button\" ><img src=\"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-generator-for-wp\/admin\/src\/images\/PDF_Tray.svg\" title=\"Generate PDF\" style=\"width:auto; height:45px;\"><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teams from Medscheme\u2019s branches gathered at the Alpine Health Resort in the Drakensberg for an inspiring \u2013 and empowering \u2013 Team Leadership Conference. 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