re:think: MAVOCO’s Annual Team Event in Szklarska Poręba 

From February 24 to 26, the MAVOCO team gathered in the picturesque setting of Szklarska Poręba, Poland, for our annual team event. With colleagues joining from different locations across Europe, this was a valuable opportunity to connect, reflect, and strategize for the year ahead. 

Following the themes of our past events— re:imagine, re:energize and re:organize—this year’s re:think focus underscored our commitment to continuous evolution and improvement. The focal point of the gathering was the second day, dedicated to an intensive workshop on our strategic direction and operational efficiency. 

Reflecting on the Past, Shaping the Future 

The workshop was kicked off by our CEO, Phat Huynh, who took us on a journey through the goals of the past three team events and the milestones we have successfully achieved. With a clear vision for 2025, he outlined our objectives for the coming year and expressed deep appreciation for the team’s dedication and contributions that have moved MAVOCO forward. 

Strategic Roadmap and Key Initiatives 

Following the CEO’s address, the leadership team led a series of insightful presentations covering critical strategic initiatives: 

• Strengthening Core Teams: Plans for consolidating the Delivery, R&D, and Operations Teams were presented, ensuring enhanced efficiency and collaboration. 

• Team Interaction & Collaboration: A Team Interaction Map was presented, emphasizing the importance of cross-functional collaboration of Sales, Operations, Development and Delivery to reach strategic goals. 

• Transformation in Development & Engineering: The transformation program for development and engineering processes (DEEP) was detailed, highlighting a shift towards greater agility and innovation. DEEP focuses on improving structures and procedures within R&D through a continuous improvement process and retrospective evaluations at multiple organizational levels.  

• Modularization and Modernization of MAVOCO CMP: The "M3" project was introduced, aimed at addressing technical debt and developing a CMP that enables us to untangle our software modules, resulting in a more sustainable product. 

• Quality Assurance Advancements: The QA team’s new testing and acceptance setup was introduced, focusing on early issue detection, strengthening internal testing, refining process descriptions, enforcing standards, and restructuring the team for greater efficiency. 

• Organizational Evolution: A newly structured organizational chart was unveiled, optimizing leadership and management structures for increased efficiency. 

• Sales Operations Optimization: To support our commercial efforts, we announced the establishment of a sales back office and sales technical support, further refining our customer engagement processes. 
  
  

Beyond Work: Strengthening Team Bonds 

After a productive day of strategic discussions, the team shifted gears for some well-deserved relaxation and bonding. A lively quiz and engaging teambuilding activities brought laughter, strengthening bonds and reinforcing the importance of personal connections in our predominantly remote work environment. 

With colleagues working across different locations, these annual gatherings play a crucial role in fostering team spirit and collaboration. Meeting face-to-face, exchanging ideas, and sharing memorable experiences strengthens the foundation upon which MAVOCO continues to grow. 

As we move forward into 2025, we carry with us the insights, energy, and shared commitment from this event—ready to rethink, innovate, and achieve new milestones together. 

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