How to Make the Best out of a Team Offsite

The why and how of effective team retreats

The why and how of effective team retreats

“In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion.”― Albert Camus

Regardless if you are reaching the end of a fiscal year, finishing a project or launching a new group, taking your team out of the office is an effective way to reflect, refocus and reignite performance.

I’m not talking about getting everyone together to grab a couple of beers or a karaoke challenge, but an offsite to develop your team’s mindset, behavior, and performance.

A team retreat can be fun too. However, its main purpose is team development, not just bonding. It’s about providing a safe experience to help your team improve its game and performance.

A Team offsite helps uncover, unblock, and solve tensions. This article will help you choose the right one for your team.

Why Your Team Needs to Get out

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” ― Søren Kierkegaard

Some managers falsely believe that a holiday break will make ten…