The Benefits of Off-Site Event Spaces

by | Oct 24, 2016 | Event Venue

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Most companies brush off the idea of holding meetings outside the office due to cost implications. However, if you look at the benefits of holding offsite meetings, you will be amazed.

Why you should consider an Off-site Meeting

  • Fresh perspective – Your employees spend their day in the same office atmosphere every day. Changing the venue for them during events can refresh their ideas and mind and lead to vibrant brainstorming sessions.
  • Technology – Chicago event spaces come with the latest technology some of which you may not have in your office. They make presentations creative and make it easy to communicate a point.
  • Productivity – Employees focus more on the current tasks when you hold offsite meetings. They relate their work spaces with distractions. Holding meetings away from the office frees them from those distractions and allows them to be productive in the meeting.
  • Boost morale – Chicago event spaces are a break from the serious every day work environment. When you hold events in such places, your employees are sure to have some entertainment and fun.

To make an offsite meeting economically sensible, consider the following;

  • Site visit – Consider the location and the facilities available. How much of the space will the venue give you and what limitations are there? There is no need to hire a big venue for a small number of attendees.  Choose a site that is easy to access and where you will not need to incur unnecessary costs to transport the attendees.
  • Your objectives – The venue and activities around the offsite meeting should match your objectives. If you want to motivate or appreciate your employees, you must consider some fun activities which may not be as necessary for a strategic planning meeting. Spend on what is important.
  • Budget- Put a limit to the much that you want to spend but make sure you get the most out of it.

At Food for Thought, we have held many successful offsite meetings. Book your meeting space today.