This course has been created to give students the skills to conceive, implement, and evaluate a staff retreat. Successful retreats can help bolster productivity and sales, and promote a positive work culture.

This course begins with a look at different staff retreat experiences, and moves on to discuss the reasons why they are held, and then takes a look at main staff retreat undertakings categories. The focus then shifts slightly to a look at how to identify the critical elements for a successful retreat, how to develop a planning checklist, and the keys to running a retreat. Evaluations and post-retreat activities are explained as well.

Course Topics:

Session One: Course Overview

Session Two: What Does a Positive Environment Look Like?

• Introduction
• Characteristics of a Positive Work Environment

Session Three: What Can I Do?

• As an Employee
• As a Leader

Session Four: Team Player

• Team Member Roles and Responsibilities

Session Five A: Effective Workplace Relationships

• Teams
• Working Cooperatively
• Managing Conflict
• Self-Assessment
• Preventing Problems

Session Five B: Effective Workplace Relationships

• Dealing with Problems
• Meeting Management

Session Six: Conclusion

• Recommended Reading List
• Personal Action Plan