When a global consulting firm needed an exclusive team-building event for their executive leadership, they partnered with MCI to bring this experience to life. Inspired by a global athletic event taking place in Paris, MCI presented a sophisticated and inclusive afternoon of activities that mirrored the essence of France, while maintaining a balance between competition and camaraderie.
The MCI Approach
MCI focused on critical aspects of the event while collaborating closely with the consulting firm’s internal team to provide:
Event planning and coordination: Ensuring all logistical elements were meticulously planned to align with the client’s vision.
Vendor management: Coordinating with vendors to secure high-quality services and products needed for the event.
Onsite support: Offering on-the-ground assistance to manage the event flow and address any issues promptly.
With the sports theme in mind, MCI proposed six curated activities, from which the client selected three. First, leveraging the hotel’s pickleball courts, MCI organized a friendly competition amongst attendees, complete with custom paddles featuring attendees’ initials and an appearance by a lookalike of tennis star Andre Agassi. The next activity was a mental challenge involving a 30-minute 3D-puzzle-building competition, where teams pitched their creations in French-themed costumes, followed by a game of pétanque, the French equivalent of Italian bocce ball.
The event culminated in a private dinner at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West house in Scottsdale, Arizona, a rental venue chosen for its architectural significance and charitable cause of preserving the arts. The evening featured exquisite catering and decor, a tour of the property and a memorable dinner for attendees, all contributing to a unique, meaningful experience.
Outcome
The event received outstanding reviews from attendees, highlighting the exceptional quality and organization. The successful delivery of this experience showcased MCI’s ability to adapt to specific client needs in a way that greatly contributed to the event’s overall success. By focusing not only on the event’s logistics but also on the client’s long-term business goals, MCI ensured that the experience contributed to elevating the client’s brand and fostering deeper customer engagement, which ultimately supports future revenue growth.
