Episode 6. The 5 Surprising Benefits of Team Retreats
Defining Team Retreats
A team retreat is a gathering of employees, brought together for a short period of time to work and play, in an environment that’s different from where work gets done on a daily basis.
Fun fact: the first definition Google spits out when you ask “What is a team retreat?” is a statement saying, “Team retreats, some people love them and some think they are a waste of time.”
Why Should You Consider a Team Retreat?
When done well, a team retreat can make a huge shift in the way teams connect and operate on a daily basis. Throw in a team that works remotely 99.9% of the time… and we’re talking about absolutely huge shifts. Shifts for the better. Shifts that make team members go from, “Oh yes I work for so and so.” to “Yes! We are a team.”
When done well, they are a transformative experience.
Case Study: Team JK
Just a few weeks ago, my mentor, Jenna Kutcher made this happen for her own team. She flew her entire team first-class to Arizona for a 3-day retreat (baller, right?!). Why? Because they set some crazy audacious goals for the year, and they absolutely crushed them. Because they were deserving of taking a step back from the day-to-day and relaxing a bit. Because they felt the desire to get to know each other deeper than Zoom calls and Slack message chains (#virtualbizprobs).
And guess what, all ten powerhouse women on her team raved about the experience. It’s not hard to imagine why. The oh so human switch-up from sippin’ margaritas and giggling like school girls to chatting about the intricacies of email marketing… I mean, for us entrepreneurs, that’s what dreams are made of!
The 5 Surprising Benefits of Team Retreats
BENEFIT #1: Making Space for a Team Retreat Shows Your Team that You Truly Value Them (7:35)
BENEFIT #2: A Team Retreat Gives You the Space to Reflect as a Team (10:22)
BENEFIT #3: A Team Retreat Can Be a Unique Opportunity to Learn New Things (12:29)
BENEFIT #4: A Team Retreat Increases Creativity (13:23)
BENEFIT #5: A Team Retreat Brings the Members of Your Virtual Team Together (15:00)
Conclusion
So there you have it, the 5 major ways a team retreat can benefit your virtual team. Remember, your next team retreat should be a reflection of your team itself. Put in the effort to curate this intentionally and magic is bound to happen. I can see your team now… sitting by the pool, building that in-person/human connection, and dreaming up your business’ next million-dollar idea. Can you taste the margaritas?
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