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Planning a Team Retreat? Here are 20 Ways to Make it Successful

Did you know 39% of employees think that people in their organization don't collaborate enough?

There’s a lot an organization can do to improve how people work together.

Team bonding events are about strengthening your group and giving back to your employees. Still, its benefits go beyond the individual —  it will help your business go even further.

Many employers want to bring their employees together and create a more cohesive work environment by hosting a corporate retreat but don't know where to start.

Regardless of your team's size, corporate retreats can be complex to organize and run. Taking everyone out of the workplace for a weekend away together isn't enough. You must keep your desired outcomes at the top of your mind throughout the planning process.

Planning corporate retreats can get complicated fast. From deciding where to host the event to what activities to choose, planning a schedule, selecting food, drinks and more, there are many overwhelming numbers of logistics to consider.

A poorly designed team-building day could harm your employees and create a negative return on investment (ROI).

I've designed and facilitated hundreds of retreats for leadership teams and groups, and I know there are many small details you have to keep in mind in the planning process, whether you're planning your first or fiftieth retreat.

With all the new and innovative ideas available today for team-building activities, there's no excuse for your retreat being a failure! Let's get started!

Here is OGC leadership retreat and what they learned about themselves, each other and leadership.

Now that you have mastered how to manage conflict - what is your plan of action for making an impact with your team?

Now that you have mastered how to create an environment of empowerment via the 3-P's - what is your plan of action for making an impact with your team?

Developing Your Communication, Empathy and Emotional Intelligence skills is start. What is your plan of action for implementing your learnings within your your team?

Now that you understand the differences in these titles - what is your plan of action for what you learned?

Assessing your team's behaviors is a start - but do you have a plan of action for the results?

Now that you have mastered the art of decision making - what is your plan of action for making an impact with your team?

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