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- Create unity. Work days can get hectic, leaving little time for people to connect and bond. Stepping outside of the everyday work environment authentically creates an opportunity for them to do exactly that.
- Reduce stress. Time away from the office gives people a chance to break away, decompress, and shift their focus a bit. That smaller breather can go a long way in resetting minds, re-energizing spirits, and reducing stress.
- Boost Morale. Retreats subtly imply that a company is investing in and cares about its people. Many indicate that employee performance and productivity increases following these events.
- Resolve conflicts. Need to work through some workplace disagreements and barriers? Facilitating these conversations off-site, in a neutral environment, is a good idea.
- Get to know people, as people. Retreats are a fun and engaging way to really get to know the folks you work with day-in and day-out. Common interests, passions, and life stories can emerge, and when they do, meaningful bonds are born.
- Unveil new skills and talents. Lucy has the potential to thrive as a future company leader. You may not have known it before the retreat. New and hidden skills and talents often emerge when people step away from the desk or space where they otherwise spend all of their time.
- Accentuate the mission, vision, values, and goals. Retreats are a great time to remind the team of where the company is, where the company is going, why, and the role they play.
- Plan. Sometimes managers get so caught up in the day-to-day work that it can feel impossible to think ahead and plan for the future. Yet, this is so important. Retreats are intentional “pause” and open a door to make it happen.
- Express gratitude. Retreats are the perfect time to do something special for the team you appreciate. Your day can be productive, while also centering around gratitude for the dedication of the people you rely on.
- Encourage reflection. Talk about what has already happened; what went well, what did not, key accomplishments, and lessons learned.
Release date: Monday, July 11, 2022