Meet The Client

Meet Ornua, the co-operative behind some of Irelands best loved food brands, including Kerrygold, Dubliner and Pilgrims Choice. With operations spanning Africa, Asia and Europe, they’re a major player in both branded foods and ingredients, proudly marketing Irelands grass fed dairy advantage around the world.

As a business grounded in innovation and global growth, Ornua understands that building a strong team starts from day one. But when 11 new graduates joined their team, there was one big issue...

The Challenge: No Plan, No Understanding of Company Culture and No Connection

Ornua knew what not to do.

They didn’t want to subject their grads to a day of endless Powerpoint slides. They didn’t want another tick the box induction.

And they definitely didn’t want to miss the opportunity to build connection before the graduates even stepped into the workplace.

But without an existing onboarding process, they didn’t know where to start.

The pressure was on to create something that would:

✅ Help the grads feel part of the team
✅ Introduce the company culture in an authentic way
✅ Create real engagement
✅ And most importantly, set them up for long term success

The Dynamic Events Approach: From Slides to Shared purpose

This is where we came in. At Dynamic Events, we know the first few days of a new hire’s journey can shape their entire career with your company. That’s why we believe in immersive onboarding experiences that go far beyond the basics. With Ornua’s goals in mind, we put together a full-day onboarding programme designed to promote:

📈 Accelerated learning
📝 Enahnced engagement
🌈 Cultural alignment
💪 Strong team connections

We didn’t just plan a day, we built an experience

What the Day Looked Like: A carefully Designed Induction Journey

Every part of the day had a purpose, but it never felt like “training”.

🌅 Morning: Dome Works

An immersive session focused on collaboration, helping the team spot strengths and uncover gaps.
→ Real-time teamwork and reflection laid the foundation for better collaboration in the workplace.

🏙️ Midday: Code Breaker

After a quick break, it was into problem solving and communication, with just enough friendly competition to keep things fun.
→ Participants worked together to unlock challenges, building trust and improving communication under pressure.

🌃 Afternoon: Spy Squad

We wrapped up with a high energy outdoor team challenge.
→ Teams navigated missions, cracked codes and ended the day with a lot of laughs and even more shared memories.

By the end of the day, the group had gone from strangers to a connected cohort ready to step into their roles with confidence.

The Before & After

Before:
A group of new hires with no onboarding process, no direction and no real introduction to Ornua’s culture.

After:
A connected, energised graduate team who:

• Understood the values of the business
• Built relationships on day one
• Left feeling seen, supported and excited to get started

Why This Matters: The Bigger Picture

Ornua didn’t just tick a box, they made a strategic investment in their people.
This kind of corporate onboarding isn’t for graduates either. We’ve seen the same transformation with:

• New hires entering hybrid or remote teams
• Senior staff stepping into leadership roles
• Internal promotions looking to reset team dynamics
• When onboarding is immersive, personal and engaging the impact can be long lasting.

The Long-Term Value

For companies like Ornua, onboarding isn’t a one-day event. It’s part of a bigger commitment to employee development and retention.

Imagine the difference when every new hire feels:

• Like they belong
• They’re part of something meaningful
• And the business is ready to invest in them from day one

That’s the power of doing onboarding the right way.

Thinking About Your own Team?

If you’re managing onboarding and induction sessions throughout the year, whether new grads or senior hires, ask yourself:

❓Are your people leaving inspired or drained?
❓Are you building a culture or just transferring information?
❓Are you creating memories... or just another PowerPoint?

If you’re ready to bring your onboarding to life and avoid death by PowerPoint, we’re here to help.

Let's make your next induction day unforgettable.

👉 Talk to us about your onboarding plans