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Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

  • 1.  Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

    Posted 09-06-2023 09:49
    Edited by Megha Jetley 09-06-2023 09:53

    Happy Wednesday everyone! Let's kickstart with our next edition of the Tip of the Week discussion! Corporate retreats are a great way to unite your team and foster community and collaboration. However, planning a successful corporate retreat can be a daunting task. Let's talk about some tips for planning a corporate retreat that will leave your team feeling inspired, motivated, and energized.  

    Here are some Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat   

    • Define the Purpose and Goals of the Retreat 

    • Choose the Right Location  

    Consider factors such as travel time, accommodations, and the availability of meeting spaces and recreational activities.  

    •  Plan Engaging Activities  

    Team-building exercises, workshops, and outdoor activities can effectively build trust and communication among team members.  

    •  Create a Schedule  

    The schedule should include all activities, meals, breaks, and free time for attendees to relax and recharge. Build enough time for each activity, allowing flexibility in case of unexpected events or delays.  

    •  Provide Opportunities for Reflection and Feedback 

    • Provide Healthy Meals and Snacks  

    Healthy meals and snacks are essential for maintaining energy and focus during a corporate retreat. Be sure to provide various healthy options catering to different dietary needs and preferences.  

    •  Encourage Open Communication  

    Encourage team members to share their thoughts and ideas openly and honestly and provide a safe and constructive environment for feedback.  

    • Follow Up After the Retreat  

    Be sure to debrief with team members and gather feedback on the effectiveness of the retreat.  

    •  Set Ground Rules  

    Setting ground rules for your corporate retreat is important for creating a safe and respectful environment for all attendees. These rules should include expectations for behavior, communication, and participation. Be sure to communicate these rules to all attendees at the beginning of the retreat.  

    •  Incorporate Personal Growth and Development  

    Consider including activities and workshops focusing on skills development, leadership training, and personal growth. 

    • Make Technology Work for You   

    Technology can be a powerful tool for planning and executing a corporate retreat. Consider using software or apps to help you manage scheduling, communication, and feedback.  

    • Have a Contingency Plan  

    Be sure to have a contingency plan in case of inclement weather, travel delays, or other unexpected events. 

     How Event Technology Can Help 

    Event technology has a significant positive impact on corporate retreats. It can help to streamline the planning and execution of the retreat, enhance the attendee experience, and provide valuable data and insights. Here are some of the key ways that event technology can impact corporate retreats 

    Streamlined Planning and Execution  

    Enhanced Attendee Experience  

    Improved Networking Opportunities  

    Valuable Data and Insights  
    Increased ROI  

     By following these tips, you can create a memorable and impactful experience for your team that will help to build trust, collaboration, and a strong sense of community. 

    Questions for you:  

    -  How often does your company host corporate retreats?
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    Share your tip for hosting a successful Corporate Retreat    

    As always, feel free to drop in your suggestions in the comment section below!  #CventTip


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    Megha Jetley
    Manager
    Cvent Marketing Department
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  • 2.  RE: Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

    Posted 09-08-2023 11:45

    -  How often does your company host corporate retreats? Not often
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    Share your tip for hosting a successful Corporate Retreat    Communication with all involved. Tips on what to bring, what temperatures to expect, etc. 



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    Erica Lovercamp
    Conference Coordinator
    Curators of the University of MissouriUnited States
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  • 3.  RE: Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

    Posted 09-20-2023 11:13

    -  How often does your company host corporate retreats? We have one corporate recognition retreat a year.
    Share your tip for hosting a successful Corporate Retreat. Giving attendees an experience that makes it more than a meeting. Even a short activity, or allowing  spouse to join for dinner makes it different.



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    Beth Vriesen.
    Events Registration Administrator
    Associated Bank Corporation
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  • 4.  RE: Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

    Posted 09-08-2023 12:00

    -How often does your company host corporate retreats?

    Our company has multiple throughout the year. 

    Share your tip for hosting a successful Corporate Retreat    

    The retreats are typically engaging and are picked out by our manager. So far, we have been to top golf, a break room, and dinners. I am new to the company so this has been great so far! We are planning more retreats for when our busy season is finished. 



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    Katherine Nichols
    Event Registration
    Conscious DisciplineUnited States
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  • 5.  RE: Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

    Posted 09-08-2023 13:48

    Questions for you:  

    -  How often does your company host corporate retreats? My company is actually having one next week. It happens once a year for 2 days and one night. Only the Directors attend.
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    Share your tip for hosting a successful Corporate Retreat: Just being prepared for it so you can really make it worthwhile. Come with ideas, examples, topics, anything that will keep attendees your employees engaged while treating them for their hard work over the year.



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    Virginia McCoy
    Sales Associate
    Visit Savannah
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  • 6.  RE: Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

    Posted 09-08-2023 14:01

    - How often does your company host corporate retreats? We're third party, so we really only host them per client request
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    Share your tip for hosting a successful Corporate Retreat    Know your demographic - not all activities are suitable for all ages or groups.  Also, break up people into groups intentionally - don't leave it to drawing names or counting to break them up.



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    Julie-Michelle Davis, CMP
    Meetings Manager
    Amex GBT - USA
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  • 7.  RE: Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

    Posted 09-08-2023 14:07

    Questions for you:  

    -  How often does your company host corporate retreats? Once yearly.
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    Share your tip for hosting a successful Corporate Retreat   Stagger team building programs between more educational/training/brainstorming sessions. Offer both hands-on and "sit-back-and-listen" sessions. Include a celebratory event to recognize the successes of the team since the last retreat.



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    Cate Liverman
    Director-Constituent Relations
    UVA Medical Alumni Association and Medical School FoundationUnited States
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  • 8.  RE: Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

    Posted 09-08-2023 15:19

    -  How often does your company host corporate retreats? We don't host company retreats but we do monthly fun events in our office to help cultivate our company culture
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    Share your tip for hosting a successful Corporate Retreat. The events that I've found to be most successful are ones that are outside of the office. People like going to new places and brainstorming. It's also key to find the balance between having fun and coming together as a company to accomplish your event/company objectives



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    Laura Apel
    Events Manager
    CDLLifeUnited States
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  • 9.  RE: Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

    Posted 09-09-2023 19:19

    -  How often does your company host corporate retreats? - We never have full staff retreats, but we have department retreats about once per year


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    Share your tip for hosting a successful Corporate Retreat    - It needs to have a single focus on the work side of things, and also have plenty of time for mingling and fun



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    Elena PEREZ
    Communications Coordinator
    SEIU - UHWUnited States
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  • 10.  RE: Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

    Posted 09-11-2023 16:13

    -  How often does your company host corporate retreats? Not often..
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    Share your tip for hosting a successful Corporate Retreat: Doing a good awareness campaign to increase interest on participate in the event. 



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    HPE Eventos México
    VGA Forward Business SolutionsUnited States
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  • 11.  RE: Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

    Posted 09-14-2023 07:22

    -  How often does your company host corporate retreats? not often
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    Share your tip for hosting a successful Corporate Retreat    - keep everyone engaged.



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    Mary Ann Hall
    Event Specialist
    Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago(CRSO Department)
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  • 12.  RE: Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

    Posted 09-15-2023 10:54
    • How often does your company host corporate retreats?
      • We have division or department retreats - usually one a year per division/department
    • Share your tip for hosting a successful Corporate Retreat   
      • Start planning before you think you need to, over-communicate!


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    Lori Wildman
    Marketing Director
    lwildman@dmainc.com
    DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.United States
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  • 13.  RE: Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

    Posted 09-16-2023 15:09

    -  How often does your company host corporate retreats? 
        // Once or twice a year depends on market/region.

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    Share your tip for hosting a successful Corporate Retreat
       // FAQs, Dos & Don'ts, Weather Forecast, Local Gov Policy, Primary invitee offers & Guest/Children information, Sliding pictures of the Hotel/Restaurants choices, photos of activities planned at the retreat, Specific attire details for specific activities - meetings, lunch, sports, wine & dine.



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    MVJ
    Associate
    AZ
    Incred!ble India
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  • 14.  RE: Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

    Posted 09-19-2023 00:51

     How often does your company host corporate retreats?  We don't host many, but a few a year.  
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    Share your tip for hosting a successful Corporate Retreat   - We host an annual retreat for perinatal nurse managers from hospitals around our state.  We choose a central location and bring them all together.  We offer them a way to connect with one another and network and brainstorm policies and problem solve.  While there is a lot of serious and important work being done, we try to add in a bit of fun in an attempt to loosen attendees up and give them more opportunities to get to know one another.  We usually come up with ice breakers and games.  If budget permits, we also like to go off site for activities such as bowling or a nice restaurant.



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    Sarah Jacobson
    hybrid
    St. Luke's Health SystemUnited States
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  • 15.  RE: Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

    Posted 09-20-2023 08:12

    Not often - however at least 2X a year.  

    In addition to some fun activities, retreat should have some educational opportunities.



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    Tresa Marchese, CMP
    National Sales Manager
    Ottawa Marriott, CANADA
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  • 16.  RE: Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

    Posted 09-26-2023 15:06

     How often does your company host corporate retreats? Plan your retreats at the Westin Tampa Bay!!!! We host many corporate groups for retreats, incentives and meetings.  I welcome any planners that would like a proposal!  
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    Share your tip for hosting a successful Corporate Retreat  Creativity!  Fun!!! Make sure you are working in team building and a charitable event too!  



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    Colleen Beck
    Director of Sales & Marketing
    The Westin Tampa Bay
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  • 17.  RE: Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

    Posted 09-29-2023 12:50

    Questions for you: 

    - How often does your company host corporate retreats?

    • Not a traditional retreat but we host a retreat fo sorts for the Executive Directors of our main members/board that is more of a workshop once a year.

      Share your tip for hosting a successful Corporate Retreat
      Since more of a workshop, we need to make sure we balance the social and fun activities with the workshop working (ish) sessions. 


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    Chris Townley
    Marketing and Communications Associate
    National Council Of State Housing AgenciesUnited States
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  • 18.  RE: Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

    Posted 10-02-2023 09:42

     How often does your company host corporate retreats?  Honestly, not a lot.  We hold retreats once every few months for our full Advancement team and our small team will do a bi-yearly retreat. With state budgets, it's harder to use state funds for events like this so we often do potluck or our director pays. 
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    Share your tip for hosting a successful Corporate Retreat.  I do think all team retreats are important for team building. I personally like to incorporate NON work items - lately it's been items on Compassionate Communication, professional development, and overall fun team-building exercises. 



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    Lesley Irminger
    in_person
    George Mason - Office Of University EventsUnited States
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  • 19.  RE: Your Tips for a Successful Corporate Retreat

    Posted 10-04-2023 14:21

    Questions for you:  

    • How often does your company host corporate retreats?
      • Not often! Not in our department anyway. 
    • -Share your tip for hosting a successful Corporate Retreat  
      • Communication about the agenda, what to bring, weather forecast, etc
      • Make sure everything runs on time and we are well prepared in terms of event briefing and dry runs if needed  


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    Olivia Popofski
    MKTG
    Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada and AffiliatesUnited States
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