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It
may seem like a luxury or a waste of time and money, but staff retreats can
be valuable energy boosters for your team. And this is good for your bottom
line. To get the most from a retreat, consider these tips.
Opt
for an off-site location. This reduces interruptions and sends a message
to your team that this is important. After all, you have invested
significant time and money to coordinate it off-site.
Have
a purpose. Be sure to do your homework before the retreat. Have clear
goals outlined and tasks you want to accomplish with your team. You may
decide a retreat is a regular part of your visioning process and hold one
annually.
Use
a facilitator. If you are experiencing tense relations with your team,
you may want to hire a professional facilitator to open communication.
Facilitators may also have specific expertise in customer relationship,
marketing and organizational development strategies.
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