Sunday, August 13, 2017

How To Plan Leadership Retreats Hawaii

By Dorothy Wood


Organization of a retreat is a very overwhelming process. It will need a lot of work and dedication for it to be a success. With a careful plan and the help of others, this hectic process can still be possible, and it will have fewer hiccups. A lot of factors will contribute to organizing the Leadership Retreats Hawaii.

You have to know what type of event you are planning and reasons for the retreat. This is the core thing you should be aware before anything begins. This will help to know what materials are needed, what kind of entertainment to have and what time to set the event. For example, if it is a fun occasion for children, you ought to set a good mood for them for fun, have the right entertainment and let it be during the day.

Get to know when the event is scheduled and plan as from the date. With the period you have, divide activities you have and set deadlines for them to take place. Start planning early so as not to have last minute rush and have room for correcting mistakes and evaluating the planning. Make all the necessary booking too, such as the venue.

Set a budget for this activity. Ensure you readily have all the money from all contributors or donors at a specified date so that you start planning early. Knowing what you will help in the planning and allocating funds for all the expenditure. Ensure you use the money wisely lest you finish it and have to dip into your own pockets. You can opt to buy cheaper equipment, use a less expensive venue or purchase a lot of things at once to reduce transportation fare. Additionally, have receipts for all purchases so that you can account for them at the end.

Organize yourself knowing the amount of time you have to plan the retreat. Prepare a draft of all the activities you have to do. Have deadlines for each of these. Ensure you follow all this to the latter. Ensure you have all the contact information of everyone you may need to contact, all the things you need to purchase, decorations, food, entertainment and all the people involved in other details.

Know your guests. Find out how many they are, what are their preference and their age. This will help you to know what venue to choose, the size, the type of entertainment to have among other things. Ensure they are comfortable. For example, when planning a children event, you must have age appropriate entertainment.

Market or publicize the retreat using invitation cards, social media or the media in general. Start doing this early in advance to allow for booking, buying tickets or preparing them. You should continue reminding them. The event is never complete without guests.

It is also important that you evaluate all activities. Use your earlier prepared draft to see if you have all the necessary items. Get the reviews of your team mates. Reviewing will help detect problems before the occasion and help know your mistakes, therefore, help you not repeat them.




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