About X Marks The Spot
X Marks The Spot™ has established an enviable reputation for devising
and running imaginative treasure hunts for business teams and private groups with specific
needs, interests, abilities and goals.
Companies large and
small, training organisations, management consultants, Investors in People,
corporate hospitality providers, corporate event organisers, reward and
incentive providers and private individuals are among those who have been applying our treasure
hunts to their business situations or private parties for over a decade.
As far as work is concerned we believe that...
* Businesses
are more effective when they
involve their employees in the management
and development of processes.
* Little is achieved
without teamwork, and an
effective team is one which is aware of
individuals' strengths and draws on them in
achieving a common goal.
* Communication,
leadership and decision
making are fundamental competencies for every
employee, not just managers.
*
Time spent by colleagues away from the
demands of their normal work environment is
seldom wasted.
* Work needs
an element of fun to be enjoyable.
* A stimulating
environment aids learning.
* Travel broadens
the mind.
* Social interaction
within the team strengthens
team bonds.
Our product and service
Naturally,
these beliefs apply to our own business as well - they are embodied not
just in our people but in our trademarked product and service too.
Our treasure hunts:
Our
approach
The
beauty of the treasure hunt concept is in its simplicity, flexibility and
adaptability.
Location, duration, routing, length, difficulty, group size, team membership,
theme, mood, clues, tasks etc. can all be varied according to your objectives.
We work very closely with you to agree objectives and share ideas to either design
a custom treasure hunt around your needs or to advise on one of our ready-made treasure hunts.
In short: what
we do, is up to you.
Our guarantee
From booking
to research to the treasure hunt itself, you will be dealing with the same
people throughout to ensure personal service and the continuity, understanding
and realisation of your needs.
Having taken a Masters in Computing, but still bitten with the travel bug, it seemed very fitting when the Ulsterman moved into the airline industry in 1987. With people to manage and motivate, and business change programmes and projects to implement worldwide, he soon began to develop an interest in what makes teams tick.
Brian launched X Marks The Spot in 1998, combining a simple but powerful business idea with his flair for organisation (he's a PRINCE2® - certified project manager), his love of travel (70+ countries visited at the last count!) and his interest in team working.
Treasure hunts were never the same again...
X Marks The Spot was founded by Brian
Cowan.
A graduate Engineer, Brian worked in the construction industry and then in
IT. His work (and play) took him to the USA, Europe, the Far East and Australia.
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