Fostering Teamwork and Critical Thinking with a 'Campsite Induction Ceremony'. IT Company Palletlink Introduces Team Building into New Graduate Training
IT company Palletlink held an induction ceremony and team-building training at a campsite for nine new graduate employees. This unique initiative is drawing attention for using the 'no-right-answer environment' of nature to cultivate initiative and collaboration.
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Palletlink Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi; CEO: Masato Watanabe) conducted an induction ceremony and team-building training for nine new graduate employees who joined in April 2026 at the 'Energy Active Field Shirao' campsite in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture.
This initiative is gaining attention from corporations and educational institutions as a unique training program that utilizes the 'no-right-answer environment' of nature to foster autonomy, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Set in a campsite where the four seasons can be felt, this program fosters autonomy and teamwork in an extraordinary environment.
■ A New Initiative Combining an Induction Ceremony and Practical Training
Based on the idea that 'engineers of the future need more than just technical skills,' Palletlink implements a program that combines an induction ceremony with practical team-building training.
This year's induction ceremony was held in the unconventional environment of a campsite, with the subsequent training aimed at building relationships among peers and fostering autonomy through communal living and problem-solving in nature.
Building relationships to start fresh with new colleagues and grow together.
■ Experiencing 'Working as a Team' in an Environment with No Right Answers
The biggest feature of this training is that 'there are no prepared right answers.'
The following common themes were set for the participants.
・Taking initiative
・Working as a team
Based on these two pillars, three team-building training sessions were conducted.
■ Training Content ①: Tent Setup & Site Preparation Mission (*Not conducted due to rain)
Originally, 'creating a base for everyone to relax and setting up tents' was planned for the first day, but it was cancelled due to rain.
However, we view this decision itself as a realistic learning experience in 'making decisions according to the environment.'
Fortunately, the campsite has indoor tent sites that can be used even in the rain and a large kitchen that was originally used as a dining hall, so the other training sessions could be conducted without any problems.
■ Training Content ②: Cooking & Cleanup Mission
The entire team worked together to take on the mission of 'creating a state where everyone can start their meal at the same time.'
The point was 'not about cooking skills, but about completing it as a team.'
・Assigning roles on who does what
・Responding to delays and troubles
・Acting while observing the situation of teammates
Skills directly applicable to practical work were tested.