After a year of hard work and passion bringing ideas to life, the Hide and Seeds team took a well-deserved retreat to the serene Sempah Tea Farm — a place where we could breathe fresh air, recharge our spirits, and reflect on our journey together. Introducing the principles of Synergy, Performance, Accountability, and Gratitude — where these values and company cultures drive our success.
“Synergy in Creativity, Excellence in Performance, Integrity in Accountability, Gratitude in Success”
We sat down for open and meaningful discussions about the new goals and operations of the company, ensuring everyone had a clearer understanding of each other’s roles and responsibilities. This not only strengthened teamwork, but also aligned us more closely as one united team, as well as strategies for securing new projects, nurturing client relationships, and delivering an even higher standard of service. Through these conversations, we gained valuable insights into how every individual contributes to the bigger picture — from creative execution to building client trust — reinforcing our commitment to grow stronger together.
Other than self-reflection and team discussions, we were truly honored to have Mr. Edwin, an experienced business coach, join us as a guest speaker. With his wealth of knowledge, he guided us through thought-provoking ideas on leadership, problem-solving, and resource management, offering practical strategies we could apply directly to our daily work. Beyond that, he shared valuable tips on effective communication, helping us understand how small improvements in the way we interact can create a big impact on teamwork and overall productivity. His session was not only insightful but also deeply inspiring, giving our team new tools and perspectives to continue growing and improving together.
After a night of recharging and having enough of serious discussions — we went on a fun mountain hike adventure together where the trail challenged us both physically and mentally. Along the way, we emphasized the importance of helping each other through obstacles — whether it was lending a hand on steep slopes or even a joke to keep spirits high. The hike reminded us that true progress comes not from walking alone, but from moving forward together. Reinforcing the value of resilience, it teaches us that challenges may be tough, but with teamwork, determination, and encouragement, our journey ends with a victory of conquering the peak.
To wrap up this meaningful training and bonding experience, we were glad to have Ms. Hui Hui as our guest speaker. She brought in fresh perspectives by introducing us to the 7 Habits framework, which gave us practical tools to improve both personally and as a team. What made her session stand out was the way she turned learning into something fun and interactive. Instead of just theory, she engaged us with unique activities like drawing challenges and puzzle-solving games.
Through these playful exercises filled with guesses, assumptions, and plenty of laughter, we discovered how differently each person thinks and approaches a problem. This opened our eyes to the value of diverse perspectives and reminded us of the importance of clear communication. In fact, it beautifully tied back to our very first discussion — about understanding each other better, appreciating our differences, and working together towards the same goal.
As our journey at Sempah Tea Farm came to a close, we couldn’t help but feel grateful for the time spent together — from meaningful discussions and inspiring talks to laughter-filled adventures and heartfelt bonding. This training was more than just a retreat; it was a reminder of how far we’ve come as a team, and how much stronger we can be when we grow together.
We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to our guest speakers, Mr. Edwin and Ms. Hui Hui, for generously sharing their wisdom, guidance, and encouragement with us. Their insights have left a lasting impact, giving us tools and perspectives we’ll carry into our work and relationships moving forward.
To express our gratitude, we prepared special gifts as tokens of appreciation, a small gesture to thank them for the big inspiration they brought into our journey. With hearts full of motivation, we ended this chapter on a high note — ready to face new challenges and conquer greater heights together.
