We deliver team retreats that align and advance organizational goals.
Getting your team together in one place is highly beneficial but is also a big investment. are you getting the most out of your time together? Often, team retreats have a low ROI. Why?
Fuzzy objectives
“One-off” meeting disconnected from team’s regular work
Avoidance of tough issues that are plaguing the team
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Typical Offsite Themes
Team Cultivation
What is it?
A dedicated gathering where members of a group come together to strengthen their relationships, improve collaboration, and enhance their effectiveness as a team.
Usually focused on:
Trust Building
Team Understanding
Improving Communication
Conflict Management
Often used when:
A new leader joins a pre-existing team
A new team forms
Teams merge or are assigned a joint initiative
Before, during or after a team experiences a significant change (re-org, layoffs, new product launch, etc.)
Organizational Strategy & Planning
What is it?
A structured gathering of key stakeholders within an organization to discuss and define long-term goals, set strategic priorities, and outline the actions necessary to achieve them.
Usually focused on:
Vision, Mission, Values
Long term planning (3-5 year goals)
Annual planning
Short-term action plans
Often used when:
Organizations need alignment on priorities
Teams need to get on the same page
Organizations need all departments working against the same set of objectives
There is a lack of clarity about where the organization is headed, and by when
Catalyst Meetings
What is it?
A gathering designed to ignite change, inspire action, and propel ideas forward with dynamic energy and purpose.
Usually focused on:
Problem solving a big challenge
Initiating a significant change
Root cause identification and resolution
Incident response
Often used when:
You need to introduce significant changes within your organization
It is time to address a complex issue or a persistent challenge
It is beneficial to kickoff a new project and get all team members clear on roles and goals
Mastermind Sessions
What is it?
An orchestrated gathering of insightful minds, typically convened to pool together expertise, creativity, and strategic thinking towards a common goal. Each participant brings a unique set of skills and perspectives to the table.
Usually focused on:
Courageous conversations
Rapid knowledge acquisition
Discovering key insights
Brainstorming and ideation
Often used when:
Potential Founders are starting a new business together
Leadership teams are exploring a growth vector or new offering
Leaders (one or many) have “hit the ceiling” and need a breakthrough
Large Scale Gatherings
What is it?
A convergence of individuals or organizations, orchestrated to address significant themes, foster collaboration, and inspire collective action on a grand scale.
Usually focused on:
Relationship Building
Knowledge Sharing
Innovation and inspiration
Team camaraderie
Often used when:
You want to deliver an impactful all company meeting
You want to gather key customers to build your brand
The Kivid Retreat Process
Our approach is embedded with three key components:
