The first day of spring is March 21, and right around the corner is the beginning of the second quarter – April 1. That means when spring starts, many employers are holding strategy sessions — whether at large operations, small businesses, or non-profits, planning is important. It’s a time to look at what was successful in the first quarter, what can be improved upon, and what goals should be made for the second quarter and the rest of the year.
If you’re planning your spring strategy session right now, consider having the meetings off-site. Why is an off-site meeting beneficial? Getting away from the office is a great way to improve productivity and foster team-building within your staff.
Here at Legacy Stables & Events, we’ve helped local businesses and non-profits host many successful off-site training and planning sessions. Here are a few reasons to have your spring training or team-building sessions outside the office.
- Eliminate the distractions of the office. From clients and customers coming in to phone calls and emails, there is a lot that can get you off track when you’re in the office. (Sure, people will have their phones at off-site meetings, but you can limit the distractions by limiting the time they’re on the phones.)
- Boost creativity. Looking to brainstorm new ideas? There’s nothing like being in a different setting to get the brain’s juices flowing and think in new and exciting ways.
- Take advantage of the weather, and have your event outside! Why just get outside the office? Why not enjoy the beautiful spring days and host your event outside? When the skies turn blue, trees bud out, and temperatures rise, spring fever hits in full swing. Legacy Stables & Events has a great outdoor space to host your meeting, so staff don’t have to gaze out the window to get a glimpse of the beauty of the season.
- Let someone else do most of the work. Hosting an event outside the office means you can take advantage of the services provided by your venue. At Legacy Stables & Events, we provide turnkey services, taking care of setting up and catering. All you have to do is provide the number of people coming and let us know what you’ll need.
- Improve overall morale. Not only is getting out of the office a great way to take advantage of the beautiful spring weather, but having a meeting off-site, where snacks or a meal are provided, feels like a reward as well. Your employees will come back to work energized and motivated.
If you’re looking for the perfect place for your next business meeting or staff training, look to Legacy Stables & Events. We’re located in Winston-Salem, convenient for many Triad-area businesses. And our venue has multiple spaces to gather, for all different sizes of groups or break-out sessions. Call today to learn more about our venue and what we offer.
