Corporate Retreats

Northern Compass can help you maximize, empower and engage your human resources! Retreats are an excellent opportunity for reenergizing and rejuvenating teams, with customized agendas of activities ranging from vision & mission statement development to strategic planning sessions that reinforce company goals and expectations.

It’s time to rethink your organization’s vision and mission! If you want a competitive edge, it is imperative that all aspects – from leadership strategies to teambuilding exercises- are thoughtful and reflective of current market trends. Retreats can be an excellent resource for developing customized agendas tailored towards the individual needs of managers who need some help getting back on track with their work responsibilities.

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Would Our Organization Benefit From a Retreat?

The following list of questions will help you determine if your company needs an employee retreat:

Do employees feel isolated? Do they want more interaction with their colleagues, or do they need time away from the office? If so, then it may be beneficial to plan a corporate retreat.

Are there any issues within the workplace that require immediate attention?

For example, problems at work can lead to stress which could result in poor performance. A good way to deal with these situations is by having a team meeting where everyone works through the issue together, building trust between all parties involved.

Is there anything special happening this year? Is there going to be a big event such as a new product launch?

It’s important to take advantage of opportunities like this because they provide great motivation for people who aren’t normally motivated on their own.

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What is a corporate retreat?

A corporate retreat is a focus on benefits for staff members and management. The aim is to facilitate bonding and corporate planning in a relaxed environment. The retreat provides a chance for employers to affirm the company’s values and speak more candidly about long-term goals. When employees are relaxed but stimulated, this encourages creative thinking that can provide valuable input.

Many companies have remote staff that typically never meet in person unless corporate retreats are planned.

Some of the benefits of planning a workplace retreat are as follows:

Create a sense of community and camaraderie.
Facilitate communication between employees.
Provide a platform for teambuilding activities.
Encourage creativity and innovation.
Increase productivity and morale.
Reduce stress levels.

Do corporate retreats work?

A survey developed by Robert Half Management Resources and conducted by an independent research firm regarding corporate retreats found that the overwhelming majority of leaders agreed that corporate retreats increased teamwork and employee morale, although only about 20% use them. Another survey found that two-thirds of managers say that a well-planned corporate retreat has helped increase collaboration among coworkers.

Why should I plan a corporate retreat?

Planning a successful corporate retreat requires careful consideration. It would help if you considered several factors, including your organization’s culture, budget constraints, space availability, timing, meeting facilities and logistics. It will take research and preparation before you decide whether a corporate retreat is right for you.

Northern Compass Retreat Facilitation

Our team has been providing retreat facilitations for many organizations in the educational, governmental, public and private sectors in the US and the Caribbean. We can assist you in formulating a retreat agenda that tackles the most important issues facing your organization. We also provide summary reports of retreat outcomes to assist with your organization’s future planning.

Contact Us Today!

If you are ready to start making changes today, contact us now. We look forward to hearing from you soon.