Monday, August 14, 2017

Steps For Planning Leadership Retreats Hawaii

By Dorothy Wood


Planning a retreat can be quite a challenging activity especially if it involves so many people. To ease this challenge, you ought to be organized and start early in advance in case of anything. The following steps are key in holding successful Leadership Retreats Hawaii.

You have to know what type of event you are planning and reasons for the retreat. This is the core thing you should be aware before anything begins. This will help to know what materials are needed, what kind of entertainment to have and what time to set the event. For example, if it is a fun occasion for children, you ought to set a good mood for them for fun, have the right entertainment and let it be during the day.

Get to know when the event is scheduled and plan as from the date. With the period you have, divide activities you have and set deadlines for them to take place. Start planning early so as not to have last minute rush and have room for correcting mistakes and evaluating the planning. Make all the necessary booking too, such as the venue.

Have a budget for the retreat. Consider the amount of money set for this activity, the expenses, and the source of funds. Work with the budget. Use the money wisely to avoid having extra expenses. For example, you can buy things in bundles at a go as it is cheaper regarding cost and transportation. Have receipts for everything you buy to account for all expenditure.

Organize yourself knowing the amount of time you have to plan the retreat. Prepare a draft of all the activities you have to do. Have deadlines for each of these. Ensure you follow all this to the latter. Ensure you have all the contact information of everyone you may need to contact, all the things you need to purchase, decorations, food, entertainment and all the people involved in other details.

Know the number of guests you expect. This will help in planning for the meals, many seats and the size of the venue you choose. Also, get to know the type of people you will have around so that their needs are met, and everyone gets to be comfortable. Consider their age and have activities that are age appropriate.

Market or brand the occasion. You can, for example, have a theme for this event. Ensure to invite all interested people. Do this early in advance, probably months or weeks before the retreat. Use word of mouth, social media pages, invitation cards or billboards to announce the occasion. Keep on reminding the people of the day, time and venue.

It is also important that you evaluate all activities. Use your earlier prepared draft to see if you have all the necessary items. Get the reviews of your team mates. Reviewing will help detect problems before the occasion and help know your mistakes, therefore, help you not repeat them.




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