January 24, 2023
Offsite meetings can be strategic levers with positive ripple effects that spread far beyond the event. Considering the dramatic shift to working from home since 2020, the need for in-person gatherings is extraordinary. One executive at a Fortune 50 company said, “I haven’t met most of my team in person, ever, and things feel a bit stilted even though we get the work done.” While the benefits of remote or hybrid work are evident, it is also true that humans are social animals and interpersonal connections at work aren’t frivolous; they are essential.
David Goldstein, the founder of TeamBonding, is featured in this Forbes article discussing corporate retreat planning and strategies for ensuring their success.