Something I love to do, whether it’s for myself or for a group of people, is to plan working getaways. There is something about getting out of the office and into a a great remote location that can help people get a lot of good work done. Surrounded by nature, where you can’t be interrupted, work takes on a whole new feel. You can think about that project that you keep setting to the side, can focus as a group on future plans, or can focus on that new software product and walk away with a prototype (or better yet a bet version that people can start using!).
While a lot of people think (and justifiably so) that group off-site = lots of fluffy stuff that has no real long term impact… when an off-site is limited to a small (3-6 people) group of people with a very focused mission and end goal… the results can be staggering. You may be shocked by what can be produced over 48-72 hours… entire companies and products can be launched over a focused getaway.
So, the next time you’re trying to figure out how you and/or your team are going to pull of your idea(s)… think about a well planned getaway. Your business will thank you for it!
