Key Note Presentations
Programs providing detailed proven strategies used by successful organizations on how Internal Customer Service Leadership has: improved morale, increased Employee loyalty, reduced sick calls, and built Employee confidence to name a few.
- How to build/maintain Loyalty during tough times.
- ○ The Business of Business
- Leading with Heart and Soul
- ○ How to make work home and home work
- ○ How to make common sense common practice
- How to identify and Unleash your Purpose, Passion and Pride
- ACTS Toward Service Excellence
All Topics Customized to Fit Program Theme or Audience Profile.
Expect to take away:1. Effective success Principals and strategies used by the most admired companies2. Tips to grow Employee loyalty3. Ways of expressing and receiving Employee value4. How to spawn Employee ownershipmentalities5. Methods on generating/maintaining energy and enthusiasm6. Solutions transforming “Burn-out” to “On fire!”
Our keynotes run 60 to 90 minutes. During the course, we will provide an accurate plan to help you achieve your business goals.
10 Reasons to Start Investing in Company Retreats
Whether your company has 2 employees or 200, effective workplace relationship building increases productivity and adds to the bottom line. The chef may have no idea who does the marketing, the tech gal may have never heard of the hospitality staff, and the secretary may have never seen the face of a CFO.
We often work in our own bubbles. You always intend to take your cubicle neighbor out for coffee, but reports are due, you get busy, and you miss another connection.
Cue the company retreat. This is the perfect medium for cultivating new friendships, collaborating for shared goals, and overcoming company obstacles.
But…no one wants to go, everyone is incredibly busy, and you have no idea where to start the planning process.
No more excuses! This year, a company retreat is a must, and here is exactly why: 1. Make New Connections
Gary from the sound booth had NO IDEA that Tom from the church’s nursery team shared his obsession of early 2000s Matthew McConehey movies! But how could he when they never cross paths in the same building? Some may cringe at these get-to-know you ice breakers, but they make a difference! Try staff fact bingo, an ‘I Love My Neighbor Who’ game, or have each staff member bring an object that represents their personality.
2. Tackle Fears
At a recent conference, a woman shared that at their company retreat they addressed everyone’s greatest fears. Everyone writes down their fear on an index card (either career-related or just general fears) and shares with the group. Then the group has a better understanding of that individual’s worries and the individual has a growing support system at their place of work. And, hopefully this will sway Jennifer to stop hiring clowns for the company birthday party. 3. Learn Others’ Roles
Learning others’ roles and responsibilities creates a more cohesive work environment. This also instills a foundation of respect for what others do. You could mix up teams and have each work toward a different departmental goal: the CEO and secretary have to fold 100 fitted sheets perfectly, the marketing guru has to plan a meal for 100 people with dietary restrictions on a severe budget, etc.
4. Get Creative
New environments spark new ideas. Take the staff away from your campus for the company retreat and return with a fresh set of ideas and motivation. You could even ask the staff of the retreat center for a scavenger hunt to get your group moving as soon as you arrive!
5. Fresh Perspectives The same group of people solving the same problems repeatedly can lead to stagnation. Bring up some issues your team is struggling with solving and see if someone else has an idea your department hadn’t yet thought up. You never know where good ideas are hiding!
6. Remind Yourself Why You Started
A great way to begin a company retreat is briefly outlining company history and the mission statement. Founders of an important mission are inspiring, and its easy to forget the big picture when you’re staring at a computer screen all day. Taking a step back and reflecting on the purpose of your company will encourage a morale boost when you return to the office.
7. Dig Deeper
If you want to develop a deeper connection among your employees, skip the trust-falls and go straight to the big questions. “Who inspires you?” “Why did you pick this career?” “What is the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make?” Instruct staff to get in groups of 6
for the first question, then 3, then 4, and so on, so that everyone gets a chance to connect and share.
8. Reward, reward, reward!
This is a great time to honor your hard-working employees. You could mention staff members’ big accomplishments from the past year, or even give out fun awards. ‘Best Copier-Fixer’, ‘The One You Can Always Ask Dog Questions’, and ‘Most Likely to Let You Have the Last Cupcake’ are some great starters.
9. Get Competitive
Seek out a facility with disc golf, corn hole, or some other recreation options. Hold competitions for silly prizes, and give coworkers a friendly competitive outlet! Canoe relay anyone?
10. Then, Do It Again!
Don’t leave this retreat as a one-time gig. Have the planning committee (or retreat planner) set a tentative date for the following year to get people excited. Staff will build off of the retreat energy and get motivated when the next one draws close.
Cue the company retreat. This is the perfect medium for cultivating new friendships, collaborating for shared goals, and overcoming company obstacles.
But…no one wants to go, everyone is incredibly busy, and you have no idea where to start the planning process.
No more excuses! This year, a company retreat is a must, and here is exactly why: 1. Make New Connections
Gary from the sound booth had NO IDEA that Tom from the church’s nursery team shared his obsession of early 2000s Matthew McConehey movies! But how could he when they never cross paths in the same building? Some may cringe at these get-to-know you ice breakers, but they make a difference! Try staff fact bingo, an ‘I Love My Neighbor Who’ game, or have each staff member bring an object that represents their personality.
2. Tackle Fears
At a recent conference, a woman shared that at their company retreat they addressed everyone’s greatest fears. Everyone writes down their fear on an index card (either career-related or just general fears) and shares with the group. Then the group has a better understanding of that individual’s worries and the individual has a growing support system at their place of work. And, hopefully this will sway Jennifer to stop hiring clowns for the company birthday party. 3. Learn Others’ Roles
Learning others’ roles and responsibilities creates a more cohesive work environment. This also instills a foundation of respect for what others do. You could mix up teams and have each work toward a different departmental goal: the CEO and secretary have to fold 100 fitted sheets perfectly, the marketing guru has to plan a meal for 100 people with dietary restrictions on a severe budget, etc.
4. Get Creative
New environments spark new ideas. Take the staff away from your campus for the company retreat and return with a fresh set of ideas and motivation. You could even ask the staff of the retreat center for a scavenger hunt to get your group moving as soon as you arrive!
5. Fresh Perspectives The same group of people solving the same problems repeatedly can lead to stagnation. Bring up some issues your team is struggling with solving and see if someone else has an idea your department hadn’t yet thought up. You never know where good ideas are hiding!
6. Remind Yourself Why You Started
A great way to begin a company retreat is briefly outlining company history and the mission statement. Founders of an important mission are inspiring, and its easy to forget the big picture when you’re staring at a computer screen all day. Taking a step back and reflecting on the purpose of your company will encourage a morale boost when you return to the office.
7. Dig Deeper
If you want to develop a deeper connection among your employees, skip the trust-falls and go straight to the big questions. “Who inspires you?” “Why did you pick this career?” “What is the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make?” Instruct staff to get in groups of 6
for the first question, then 3, then 4, and so on, so that everyone gets a chance to connect and share.
8. Reward, reward, reward!
This is a great time to honor your hard-working employees. You could mention staff members’ big accomplishments from the past year, or even give out fun awards. ‘Best Copier-Fixer’, ‘The One You Can Always Ask Dog Questions’, and ‘Most Likely to Let You Have the Last Cupcake’ are some great starters.
9. Get Competitive
Seek out a facility with disc golf, corn hole, or some other recreation options. Hold competitions for silly prizes, and give coworkers a friendly competitive outlet! Canoe relay anyone?
10. Then, Do It Again!
Don’t leave this retreat as a one-time gig. Have the planning committee (or retreat planner) set a tentative date for the following year to get people excited. Staff will build off of the retreat energy and get motivated when the next one draws close.
Company retreats will benefit the members of your team in a number of areas. Head back to the office ready to conquer the day with a new sense of community and pop those office bubbles! Check out our retreat-planning template here.