Staff development programmes at Vassallo Builders

Vassallo Builders Ltd has embarked on an intensive staff development programme comprising different initiatives spread over a number of months. The company, set up more than 70 years ago and considered one of the most experienced construction companies in Malta, launched various staff development initiatives aimed the development of employees both as individuals as well at team level.

A number of the company’s managers followed a year-long programme called APEX. The programme was delivered and coordinated by Think Talent, one of the group’s training partners. APEX is a leadership development programme that combines parallel coaching and individual personality profiling. It addresses areas of leadership, business and management development required by middle management positions.

In addition to this training, the company held a seminar titled “Creating a High Performance Culture” addressed by the company’s chairman, CEO and deputy CEO with a special presentation by motivational speaker Nathan Farrugia. Staff members with different responsibilities from managers and supervisors to receptionists and cleaners participated in the seminar. The session also included practical team exercises. During the seminar, the company’s top management also announced the company’s financial results for last year as well as its vision for the coming years.

To top it all, a team-building event was held at Għajn Tuffieħa Camp in collaboration with St Aloysius College Scout Group. Employees were divided into four teams with various games and tasks assigned within set timeframes. All games, from scavenger hunts to building bridges, cooking and other activities, involved teamwork. The event was a great success with all participants enjoying a fun-filled afternoon with all their colleagues in a relaxed environment.