The Vantage Co. Recharged After Retreat in Cancun, Mexico

LOS ANGELES - Dec. 15, 2014 - PRLog -- “My colleagues and I had such a great time,” beamed Nikou. “The retreat had so much to offer. There was no end to the networking opportunities. Business professionals from all over the country gathered at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya to network and share best practices. As a result, we returned to the office with dozens of new contacts and plenty of great ideas.”

Nikou also cited team bonding as a benefit of the retreat. She acknowledged that, although the firm enjoys a healthy company culture, her team members are far too busy at work to really deepen their relationships. By removing themselves from the office, they escaped the usual daily distractions and wholly focused on one another. “They got to know each other personally, and now their working relationships are better than ever,” she noted.

“In addition to all the networking, learning, and bonding, we had a blast in Cancun!” Nikou said. “We lounged on the beautiful beaches, went snorkeling and swimming with dolphins, explored the Mayan ruins, and basked in the Mexican culture. What’s more, we stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. The resort offers a beauty salon and spa, a fitness center, pools, plenty of restaurants, and a rousing nightlife with lots of live entertainment. Every aspect of the retreat exceeded our expectations.”

The Vantage Co.’s Director Offers Tips for Planning Corporate Retreats

“As long as they’re planned carefully, corporate retreats really have a lot to offer,” Nikou stated. “Whenever I prepare for such an outing, I carefully plan every aspect. For instance, The Vantage Co.’s key players are always invited to attend. I want them to be included in planning the company’s future - I really value their input.”

According to Nikou, discussion during retreats should focus on a specific period of time, such as the coming year. The purpose of these outings is to reflect on the team’s successes throughout the pre-determined period of time. Doing so allows participants to determine how to compound their strengths, and sheds light on which areas need to be improved.

“I would also suggest holding retreats anywhere other than the office,” Nikou concluded. “There are far too many distractions in the workplace, not to mention that the office setting might keep everyone stuck in a particular way of thinking. Also, schedule it during a slower time of year – perhaps at the very end or beginning. Select someone with great organizational skills to plan the retreat, and ensure that he or she considers the information mentioned here. You’ll be good to go!”

About The Vantage Co.

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