Ideal planning for a corporate retreat

The worst thing you can do is go away for a corporate offsite without a plan or purpose in mind. 

It’s easy to fall into that trap, though. We hope that a company retreat will solidify our corporate culture, create bonding within our group, and provide that positive feedback loop that will exponentially grow our business and keep our workforce revitalized. 

But without a clear plan and some helpful guides, that retreat will not produce the outcome your company needs.  The truth is people like to be led toward a compelling vision. Offsites provide a uniquely structured space to develop your people, invite them into that clear vision, and create that bond that makes work more exciting and productive. This is why we tell everyone to remember to Plan Backwards. 

Think about it; you don’t go into any significant business venture blind. You visualize your goals, set your compass, and reverse engineer every step to ensure you hit that goal. The same thing works when you're dealing with your people. You want your company to be a great place to work, thrive in the marketplace, and have a culture that motivates people and keeps them rejuvenated day after day. 

This is why at The Oaks, we take care to work with you to make a plan for what your people and your company need out of an offsite. We have curated the best-facilitated content and facilities to help each group relax, connect, and refocus on why your company exists. We do more than offer a beautiful space to unwind (vacations are great, but they don’t make people excited to get back to work); we make sure to design the right path and content with each of our companies to your specific people are motivated and connected. 

We know that with the right plan, great facilities, and excellent guides, your company offsite can energize your people for the next year to come and establish the culture you desire.

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