Discover the Positive Impact of Prosthetic Hand Team-Building
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June 13, 2024
Giving independence back to individuals across the world through Give a Hand, a prosthetic hand team-building programme.
Studies have shown that engaging in acts of kindness and interactions of helping others are associated with enhanced feelings of well-being, thus impacting upon our mental health and overall happiness. Helping those in need can also help bolster our support networks and motivate us to be more active in assisting others, subsequently boosting our self-esteem and individual feel-good factor.
However, amid busy lifestyles and work commitments, it can be easy to lose sight of the world beyond our daily routines. We can become siloed in our day-to-day activities, reducing our connection with others and, in turn, limiting our opportunities to experience fulfilment and satisfaction.
Positive Team Building
Lightbulb Teams recognises the powerful role that businesses and corporations play in making a positive impact—both within their local communities and globally. In turn, employees benefit from the fulfilment that comes with helping others too.
Through initiatives like the Give a Hand programme, Lightbulb Teams encourages companies to participate in CSR programmes that make a real difference. This unique team-building activity involves assembling prosthetic hands for those in need, providing employees with a deep sense of purpose, gratitude, and achievement. Knowing they have contributed to improving lives, teams walk away feeling refreshed, motivated, and inspired. Beyond the immediate impact, engaging in socially responsible team-building activities, has been shown to enhance productivity, boost morale, and strengthen collaboration, communication, and personal development—all essential qualities in a thriving workplace.
At its core, Lightbulb Teams designs CSR programmes that “educate, engage, and inspire”, driving real change for individuals and communities. By integrating social responsibility into team-building, experiences like the Give a Hand programme empowers employees to go beyond the ordinary, fostering a culture of purpose, teamwork, and sustainable impact.
Prosthetic Hand Team Building
Lightbulb Teams’ prosthetic hand team-building challenge, ‘Give a Hand,’ is a highly challenging yet deeply rewarding experience. It demonstrates how human determination and problem-solving can create a positive, life-changing impact for those less fortunate. This innovative workshop stands out as an exceptional team-building session—not only because it results in a tangible, life-changing prosthetic hand, but also because it is tailored to reflect each company’s goals and mission, making the experience unique, motivational, and engaging. During the challenge, teams receive a self-build prosthetic hand kit, which they will assemble together, overcoming obstacles along the way. Once complete, we collaborate with our charity partners to distribute the hands worldwide, where they are fitted to children and adults in developing countries who have lost limbs—turning teamwork into a life-changing gift.
The Give a Hand Impact
The prosthetic hand team-building experience creates a lasting, positive impact by bringing legacy, purpose, and meaningful change to life in a tangible way. Through this unique and innovative activity, teams directly confront challenges, develop a deeper appreciation for what they often take for granted, strengthen their collaboration skills, and renew their sense of purpose and resilience. These experiences are essential for fostering a successful and motivated workplace.
Charity-driven team-building programmes like Lightbulb Teams’ ‘Give a Hand’ initiative leave a profound impact on employees, thanks to the personal connections involved. Each prosthetic hand is not only assembled by the participants but also includes a personal message to the recipient before being sent to a developing country. Designed to inspire and engage, the ‘Give a Hand’ programme enhances employee satisfaction by transforming teamwork into a truly meaningful and impactful experience.
What our clients say:
Brian McAreavey, Managing Director of PWC praised the Give a Hand programme as “fantastic” and largely “impactful”, highlighting that PWC participants were “gal-vanished”. Elaborating on the experience, Mr. McAreavey said,
- “The organisation of the Prosthetic Hand Team Building activity by Lightbulb Teams was so powerful and matched the PWC theme of collaboration and connecting our people in the way we had hoped.”
Additionally, Ray Hutchinson, Managing Director of Gilbert-Ash recognised that
- “The Give a Hand programme matched the Gilbert-Ash purpose of wanting to innovate, collaborate and be determined, all of which were required. It was incredible.”
Book Your Next Team-Build
At Lightbulb Teams, we offer a range of CSR team-building programmes that empower employees and create a positive impact on the world. If you would like to create a lasting legacy while transforming your team, get in touch with Lightbulb Teams today to learn more about our team-building programmes.
