Start-up: 6-day onboarding and team building in Portugal

Below you can see proposals for a 6-day onboarding and team-building program for the new developers. We recommend a minimum of 3 days and the program can then be adjusted based on the 6-day programme.

Day 1: Arrival, start and welcome dinner

Arrival from the airport and transport to the hotel.

10.00-11.00: Welcome meeting at the hotel with the Norwegian team.

11.30-13.00: Welcome meeting with new developers to go over the onboarding plan and expectations.

14.00-15.30: Presentation of the company’s history, culture, values and goals.

16.00-17.30: Introduction to the team and key people in the project.

Evening: Welcome dinner at a local restaurant to strengthen relationships and start the onboarding week in a relaxed way.
Day 2: Project introduction and technological environment

09.00-10.30: Deeper dive into project details, including architecture, technologies and planned development.

11.00-12.30: Presentation of the code base and important development tools. Afternoon and

evening: Free time for personal activities or exploring Lisbon.
Day 3: Team Building and Cultural Exploration

09.00-11.00: Guided city walk in Lisbon to get to know the city’s history and culture.

12.00-16.00: Optional surfing activity to experience Portugal’s world-famous waves and team building. Afternoon and

evening: Free time for personal activities or exploring Lisbon.
Day 4: Collaboration and process understanding

09.00-10.30: Workshop on collaboration methods and processes in the project.

11.00-16.00: Presentation of development methodology (e.g. Scrum, Kanban) and how the team collaborates.
Day 5: In-depth technical proficiency and development standards

09.00-10.30: In-depth lecture on the key technologies used in the project.

11:00-16:00: Review of code quality, development standards and best practices.
Day 6: Conclusion, future and journey home

09.00-10.30: Summary of the week and reflection on learning.

11.00-12.30: Discussion about the way forward, including plans for further training, mentorship and career development.

13.30-15.00: Farewell lunch or dinner to celebrate successful onboarding and strengthened team spirit.

15.30-17.00: Presentation of information material and resources to support the new developer in the future.

Afternoon/evening: Departure to Norway to start the next phase of your journey.

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