Go Out and Play: The Power of Retreats
A good retreat gives people permission to step away from their normal roles and interact as human beings. Instead of spending two days in a conference room listening to presentations, organizations can combine recreation, teamwork, learning, and strategic thinking.
The basic philosophy is:
Play first. Work second.
When people relax together, they often communicate more openly. Colleagues who normally interact only through emails, meetings, and official procedures can discover one another's personalities, talents, and ideas.
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Why retreats work
A well designed retreat can help an organization:
Build stronger teams shared experiences create bonds that ordinary meetings rarely produce. Improve communication informal settings can break down organizational barriers. Reward employees a retreat demonstrates that people's contributions are valued. Stimulate creativity new environments can produce new ways of thinking.
Reduce burnout stepping away from routine can restore energy. Develop leadership team challenges reveal leadership abilities that may not appear in the office. Attract and retain talent people remember organizations that invest in their wellbeing and development. Create organizational identity — shared experiences can strengthen a company's culture.
A good retreat gives people permission to step away from their normal roles and interact as human beings. Instead of spending two days in a conference room listening to presentations, organizations can combine recreation, teamwork, learning, and strategic thinking.
The basic philosophy is:
Play first. Work second.
When people relax together, they often communicate more openly. Colleagues who normally interact only through emails, meetings, and official procedures can discover one another's personalities, talents, and ideas.
$GOOGL.US
Why retreats work
A well designed retreat can help an organization:
Build stronger teams shared experiences create bonds that ordinary meetings rarely produce. Improve communication informal settings can break down organizational barriers. Reward employees a retreat demonstrates that people's contributions are valued. Stimulate creativity new environments can produce new ways of thinking.
Reduce burnout stepping away from routine can restore energy. Develop leadership team challenges reveal leadership abilities that may not appear in the office. Attract and retain talent people remember organizations that invest in their wellbeing and development. Create organizational identity — shared experiences can strengthen a company's culture.