When we facilitate executive retreats, we use the 30/70 rule.
30% presentation
70% conversation
Think about it this way - you spend so much time and money traveling to meet in person (leaving your family and favorite pillow behind), so you want to make the most of that time. Don’t do things that could easily be done virtually (or through email).
SYNERGY (noun); combined efforts being better than the parts.
Retreats are an opportunity to build team synergy through critical thinking, brainstorming, challenging, testing, and discovering best solutions.
Meaningful pre-work is a must - you don’t want the team coming in cold and unprepared. And, they don’t want that either.
Gathering and presenting data
Introducing ideas and innovations
Asking questions
Topics should focus on IMPACT;
growth, depth, and reach of your firm
client experience
employee, team support
improving your industry and the communities you serve
Let us take the organizational load off your shoulders for your next team retreat.