Whether it’s a company retreat, corporate training, management retreat or team building the choice of location is a big deal.
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The choice of location is determined by budget, expected outcomes and preference. Teams that are planning to have a one-day event may prefer a venue that is not too far away logistically. It is important to understand that the location heavily affects the mood of your team and the memories that they’ll take back. A venue has an impact on terms of how a team feels they are perceived.
A venue that offers tranquility helps you reinforce engagement
The key factors to consider when choosing a location for your team retreat, training or team building are;
There was this time that we were invited to facilitate a management retreat for an industry trend setter in the financial services sector. The location was close to a renowned national park. However when conducting our post-event analysis most of the senior management participants complained of the remoteness and rugged journey towards the venue.
It is important to consider ease of accessibility and also the distance when choosing a venue. You should look at; what’s the nearest health facility incase of an emergency and also alternative routes to access the venue.
2. Ambience and Tranquility
You definitely desire a location that helps your team plug off from the usual office pressure and routine. A venue that provides tranquillity stimulates the creative juices of teams and that’s where the best policies and organizational resolutions are born. You want your team to be at ease and not on edge.
3. Available amenities
This depends with your expected outcomes or nature of event. Perhaps you need a venue that offers indoor conferencing with audio-visual aids for your training and reflection. On the other hand you may need a venue with amenities that offer a sporty kind of experience to pump up the adrenaline. This is where your objectives for the event come into play.
4. Budget
This is the part where the acoouting or finance department clear their throats whole perusing through your financial proposal (and at times you have to cross your fingers while waiting for their decision). Your choice of venue should be in alignment with the desired or approved budget in order to prevent unnecessary costs. Different locations address a variety of price points and this gives you options to look at.
One point to take note of is that the planning team will not just be judged by the quality of the team engagement event but also the venue. It’s up to you to choose what you want your team to remember you for.
If it is a retreat, consider a venue that is versatile. Choice of location speaks volumes to your team about how they are viewed and considered.
May wisdom and open mindedness prevail in your planning.
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