{"id":31881,"date":"2023-02-17T23:34:48","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T23:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/uk\/?p=31881"},"modified":"2024-05-23T07:40:57","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T11:40:57","slug":"how-to-host-impactful-company-retreats-as-a-remote-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/directiveconsulting.com\/uk\/blog\/how-to-host-impactful-company-retreats-as-a-remote-team\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Host Impactful Company Retreats as a Remote Team"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every trimester, we get together as a team to meet in person. We recently wrapped up our first company retreat of the year this past January!<\/p>\n

\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f\u00a0 2 days
\n\ud83c\udf89\u00a0 37 Directive employees
\n\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f\u00a0 Newport Beach, CA<\/p>\n

As a fully remote and global team, there are so many reasons why we look forward to these trips.<\/p>\n

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How We Organize Our Company Retreats<\/h2>\n

We love that we are a remote-first team as it allows us to hire the best talent across the world. It also empowers our team to find their version of a perfect work-life balance. Since our global team builds relationships virtually, we regularly organize company retreats to strengthen those connections throughout the year.<\/p>\n

These events are organized in a way that provides business value, but also a creative space for meaningful discussions. No two trips are the same, but they are all planned with great precision and intention. Here\u2019s a recap of our latest company retreat to get an idea of how to structure it for your team, too.<\/p>\n

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Day 1 – Focus on Business & Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The weekend began with an executive-level planning session. The Executives and Senior Leaders throughout the company presented at our office in Irvine, CA.<\/p>\n

This trimester, we are focused on growth efficiency, so each leader explained how their team was going to contribute to growing the company and advancing our proprietary marketing methodology\u2014Customer Generation<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

These meetings are a great way for our leaders to get aligned across all departments.<\/td>\n

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The real fun began after the presentations. We visited our CEO\u2019s house for some catered food, a DJ, and the life of the party\u2014Garrett\u2019s adorable dog. It was a great way to kick off the trip.<\/p>\n

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Our goal is to create a comfortable environment where everyone can be themselves. Strong connections are built from honest interactions, so we keep the atmosphere light and fun to encourage meaningful conversation. Combine that with great food, and you have the recipe for building lasting relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Day 2 – Focus on People<\/h3>\n

The next day we had a hearty brunch at Woody Wharf\u2019s to fuel ourselves for the day ahead. With everyone well-rested and more comfortable with one another, today\u2019s events were laser-focused on team-building and making incredible memories.<\/p>\n

We pulled out all the stops. We took a tour of Newport Bay together on all-electric watercraft. Then, we set up on the beach in Corona Del Mar with three fire pits and a lavish s\u2019mores station. We also enjoyed catered food from Lemonade LA, complete with branded towels and coolers.<\/p>\n

From bocce ball to volleyball, there were lots of games to play on the beach. Every activity was exciting, memorable, and inspired genuine conversation.<\/td>\n