Akima gathered for a Build-A-Bike® charity team bike build in Washington, DC. Fifteen participants took part in the activity on May 4th as part of the company’s annual leadership training program for new managers. Although many attendees had just met for the first time, they quickly began building relationships throughout the event. The group worked together to assemble four bicycles that were donated to local children through the YMCA of DC. The experience combined leadership development, team building, and community service into one meaningful event.
Akima is a global enterprise that delivers comprehensive solutions to the federal government across a wide range of industries. Its services include information technology, aerospace solutions, facilities and logistics, systems engineering, mission support, construction, and protective services. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima focuses on supporting customer missions while creating long-term value for its owners. The company has earned recognition as one of the nation’s leading federal contractors and remains committed to excellence, innovation, and service.
Akima’s Emerging Leaders Connect Through a Charity Bike Build in Washington DC
The Build-A-Bike® served as a highlight of Akima’s annual leadership training program for new managers. While the group started out quiet, the event getting rolling started invigorating energy not normally seen at leadership meetings. Many attendees entered the program as total strangers, yet the team challenges encouraged them to collaborate and get to know one another. As they worked together to solve problems and complete tasks, meaningful connections began to form. The event provided a relaxed environment where new leaders could strengthen relationships and practice working as a team.
Throughout the program, participants focused on earning the parts needed to assemble bicycles for local children. Their cooperation and willingness to help one another made the process both productive and enjoyable. By the end of the event, the group successfully completed four bicycles for donation. The YMCA of DC accepted the bikes and will help ensure they reach children who can benefit from them. The activity gave participants an opportunity to make a positive impact while reinforcing the leadership and collaboration skills they were developing during the training program.
We give a big thank you to Akima for their generous donation to children in the Washington, DC community. We’d also like to thank the YMCA of DC for helping connect local youth with these much-needed bicycles.
Looking for a meaningful way to strengthen connections among new managers? A Build-A-Bike® charity team building event in Washington, DC helps leaders build relationships while giving back.