KLEOS Noble Retreat & Corporate Affairs is the latest innovative initiative of ShipCon, a self-sustainable retreat centre at the outskirts of Limassol, in the well-known area of Parekklisia.
KLEOS spans in an area of more than 10,000 square meters and has an abundance of various Mediterranean trees, different type of berries, aronia, goji, as well as a variety of herbs, such as oregano, rosemary, basil, levantini, mint, peppermint, to name a few.
Accommodation at KLEOS consists of two semi-detached stone made houses (LITHOS & ARTEMIS), which offer a perfect blend of traditional charm and modern comfort. Each house is designed to provide a serene and relaxing retreat, ideal for families, friends, or corporate groups. LITHOS & ARTEMIS have been built by natural materials only, Cyprus traditional stone & wood, blending in harmony with the surroundings and nature around KLEOS.
At KLEOS, we use a wide range of traditional skills to support life, focusing on producing over consuming. Some of the principles we apply are consistent with those of permaculture, that is, a self-sustainable farm makes use of everything on the homestead to create a symbiotic relationship where nothing goes to waste. To this extend, KLEOS produces a variety of organic products of the highest quality & nutritional value for its residents as well as members of the local community and beyond.
KLEOS visitors, students & participants in corporate training have the opportunity to comprehend important concepts covering a wide range of educational areas, while at the same time develop an affection and care for the flora and fauna. This is so important, especially for the young generation, who will understand the value of nature and the longer-term benefits for humanity while at the same time equipped with valuable lifelong skills & knowledge.
Furthermore, at KLEOS we welcome Erasmus+ vocational students from a wide range of technical/professional fields, such as construction, maintenance, wood working, culinary, animal care, agriculture/agronomists, irrigation, to name a few, to do their practice/traineeship, in a truly wonderful environment.
For more information about Kleos please contact us at info@shipcon.eu.com or just pay a visit; we will be more than pleased to welcome you at Kleos!
KLEOS Corporate Affairs/training
Nowadays, corporate training programs is on the rise among companies and its significance cannot be overestimated. There are many reasons why corporate training is important, such as enhanced performance, increase in productivity, enhancement of operational activity, among others. In essence, your organisation will be able to deliver better results. Employees are the assets of every organisation. Whether you are on boarding fresh hires or up skilling current employees, the corporate training plays a vital role to acquire new skills, increase productivity and perform better. At ShipCon, we have the ideal environment for corporate training: KLEOS Noble Retreat & Corporate Affairs. In an idyllic setting that spans over 10,000 square meters, your team will have the chance to bond together and at the same time enjoy KLEOS surroundings. Whether indoor or outdoor, ShipCon corporate trainings is a unique & valuable experience for all companies.
At a glance – Importance of Corporate Training
- Enhanced Performance
- Boosts Productivity
- Enhances Operational efficiency
- Reduces Attrition Rates
- Enhances Company Reputation
- Increased Revenue
Corporate Training programs at SHIPCON & KLEOS (non-exhaustive list)
Cultivating Entrepreneurial mindset
This is a course that aims to teach entrepreneurship as a method that requires practice. The course is structured and geared around the five practices of entrepreneurship education, that is, play, empathy, creation, experimentation and reflection. The participants will have the opportunity to acquire in depth understanding not only of the theory related to the five practices of entrepreneurship but also how to apply games and exercises in each one of them in order to create a stimulus environment.
Create the future leaders & innovators
The course introduces the participants to the concepts of innovation & leadership and the necessary skills for future innovators and leaders. ‘Create the future leaders & innovators’ course provides participants with examples of how innovators can be motivated. Furthermore, the course debates the challenges of Twenty-first century related to teaching and learning, such as teamwork, specialisation, risk, creativity, among others. The course is wrapped up with insights related to the innovation & leadership of the future.
Train the Trainer
‘Train the trainer’ is an essential course for all those promoted to a training supervisory role as well as to all those wishing to refresh/enhance their training skills. The course covers a variety of topics which are fundamental for successfully running a course, such as writing a structured training course as well as an overview of effective training skills. Moreover, the course deals with effective training practices and procedures and emphasizes on the importance of body language and voice projection. It is ideal not only for those who want to improve their training skills but also those wishing to know the essentials of developing, organizing and running training programmes as well as those involved in the implementation of training policy and improvement of staff competency levels. This is a masterclass course for trainers, teachers in supervisory role, training managers, Human Resources staff and professionals responsible/in charge of the development of staff competence level as an integral part of the overall business development strategy.
Teamwork & Teambuilding: reach high & far
‘Teamwork & Teambuilding: reach high & far’ course will equip the participants with essential knowledge and tips on how they can become better team members, how they can get their team to work more effectively as well as how to lead a team into success. The course gives emphasis on the essential tips for creating member teams, such as fostering open communication, building trust, setting clear goals and harnessing/capitalizing on diversity. This is a masterclass course taught by high-calibre trainers and professionals with vast practical experience in working and building up international teams.
Problem Solving & Decision Making
‘Problem Solving & Decision Making’ course is a masterclass course which presents the structure, process and the required tools with which someone can solve problems and take the appropriate decisions. The course gives emphasis to the fundamental element for effective problem and decision making: critical thinking. Critical thinking is the application of scientific methods and logical reasoning to problems and decisions and it is of fundamental importance in enabling people to avoid common mistakes, challenge our beliefs, assumptions and/or perceptions, evaluating alternative solutions and anticipating possible risks. This course will equip your team with in depth knowledge in order to use analysis, synthesis and positive inquiry to address individual and organizational problems. Upon completion of this course, the participants will be able to identify a problem, conduct a root cause analysis of the problem and develop a set of criteria to evaluate different solutions for the same problem. Using case studies and situations, the participants will have the opportunity to explore successful models and proven methods on problem solving & decision making, that can prove to be valuable not only to their work and their organization but to their everyday life as well. This is a masterclass course taught by high-calibre trainers with vast experience in organizational processes.
Handling Stress and Avoiding Burnout
‘Handling Stress & Avoiding Burnout’ is a master class course covering all issues relating to stress management. The course provides participants with fundamental knowledge of the nature of Stress and the consequences. Your team will have the opportunity to expand their understanding of mind-body connection learning new tools and proven practices to manage stress and find health and balance. The course covers the basic principles of emotional freedom techniques and simple yet powerful process that teaches how to transform stressful beliefs. Your team will further have the opportunity to acquire in depth understanding not only of the theory related to the practices of meditation, yoga, breathing practices, healthy nutrition, healthy relationships, conscious communication but also how to implement these tools in everyday life in order to minimize the consequences of stress and get on the path to living a healthy stress free life.
Interested in any of the courses above? Maybe a combination of two or more courses or the development of a custom-made course? Please contact ShipCon at info@shipcon.eu.com to discuss and come up with a masterclass tailor-made course that suits the needs of your team.