Several local and international employees of Yokogawa based in Austria had to pass numerous special exams. It sounds like an employee selection program. But actually it was a team-workshop taking place in the Archaeology Park Carnuntum close to Vienna.

The employees of a world leader in industrial automation and control, test and measurement, and information systems, have to pass an entry test. Only in this case they are able to achieve the status of setting free and are allowed to wear the Tunica. Following an Augur asks the guests to the temple of Goddess Diana Nemesis: A sacrificial offering ceremony shall make the Gods well disposed towards the search of a new imperator.

Typical with Gladiator Helmet

They get on their way in small teams of about eight persons each, out of the group of a total of more than 40 participants. As many as possible fiddly questions have to be answered and skills to be proven in numerous special exams. Also the Amphitheatre Deutsch-Altenburg will be explored. Everyone enjoys the gruesome but also beautiful atmosphere of the former fighting arena. For those who like it: Even typically dressed in gladiator helmet and chain-shirt.

After that impressing and fascinating journey through the time the employees enjoy the rest of the day with a delicious barbecue party on the large terrace and in the wide garden of the Event Restaurant in Schwadorf close to Vienna.