When I look back over my time with FRP, one of the things I’m most proud of is the journey of Team Ketchup – and how it’s grown into something that really brings our sites together.
It all started quite simply, I put together a PowerPoint full of updates and information that I planned to circulate across the business, just to make sure everyone knew what was going on. At the time, both offices would send over photos of post it notes and key metrics, and then every month, we’d sit down together and discuss everything that was happening – a good way to stay connected and share progress.
But after a while, I realised we could do more with it. I wanted to turn it from a report into an experience, something that celebrated our team and the moments that made FRP. So, I started changing things up.
I made the sessions seasonal, including milestones, birthdays, and team highlights -anything that brought people together. I wanted to inject some personality and fun into it, and that’s where my “charisma” came in! We introduced a slide called FRPassion, which always featured a smiling employee photo to finish the presentation on a positive note. We also began showcasing new equipment and improvements, telling the stories behind the parts we were making and where they ended up. We celebrated wins, shared positive feedback, and shone a light on the people behind the work.
Over time Team Ketchup became something much bigger than a presentation. In our senior management meetings, I shared a new format that worked well across both sites. Now every month, each site creates a presentation and shares it with one another, highlighting our biggest achievements, project updates, and milestones. It’s not just a meeting anymore; it’s a moment that unites us.
We even introduced the Jar of Awesome – a collection of post it notes recognising all the ‘awesome’ things our team members do. It’s simple, but powerful.
For me Team Ketchup is about more than communication. It’s a way to celebrate FRP and the people who make it what it is. It serves to unite our sites, foster collaboration, and strengthens our values. It brings us together – and that’s exactly what makes it awesome.
