National Nutrition Council Region 02 (NNC R02) conductedits 2020 Team building which focusedon the realization of NNC core values – Integrity, Zeal, Excellence, Sensitivity and Transparency (I-ZEST), through personality development and strengthening teamwork on December 23, 2020 at Hotel Roma,Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

The primary objective of the teambuilding isto instill the NNC core values among staff to achieve the goal of the organization harmoniously. The teambuilding activity also aims to ensure personality development, improve working relationships among themselves and enhance the positive team culture of respect, trust, support, and open communication.

During the technical session, Mr. EdzellArcinue, Nutrition Officer III of NNC R02, discussed and reminded the staff on the importance of the NNC Core Values and teamwork to achieve the goals and objectives of NNC R02.

Further, Ms. Maria Rachel Miguel, Assistant Professor IV of Cagayan State University- Carig Campus, shared her expertise about personality development in the workplace.

On the other hand, to lighten the mood and developed strong camaraderie among members of NNC R02, activities which included fun games and team building activities were conducted. These encouraged staff to learn more about their personal backgrounds, demonstrate the power of team encouragement, teamwork, critical thinking and stimulate conversation, ideas and brought laughter among staff. In addition, these activities also helped to strengthen professional relationships and teamwork to further enhance the cohesiveness and working dynamics of the staff.

Currently, NNC R02 is composed of eight (8) staff in which two were hired recently – in 2019 and 2020. Due to COVID-19, NNC R02 team observed necessary health protocols which includes physical distancing, frequent sanitation, wearing of facemask and face shields during the duration of the activity in an exclusive venue.####FVTV