ππ½ββοΈ I love building experiences.
π In Dec, I built a 3-day immersive, interactive, & experiential virtual offsite for our very distributed global team.
π Here are a few things I've learned that can help you build great online experiences too!
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π In Dec, I built a 3-day immersive, interactive, & experiential virtual offsite for our very distributed global team.
π Here are a few things I've learned that can help you build great online experiences too!
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β° #1 - Timing Is Everything!
Finding the right time is your first to-do! Think about:
- the size of your team
- ALL the involved time zones
- the goal of your offsite
- how much time you will need
Finding a time that works for everyone can be challenging, but not impossible!
Finding the right time is your first to-do! Think about:
- the size of your team
- ALL the involved time zones
- the goal of your offsite
- how much time you will need
Finding a time that works for everyone can be challenging, but not impossible!
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#2 - Whatβs On The Agenda?
Decide on a theme. This will help keep all the activities focused.
Keep your agenda engaged & present, include:
- meaningful work
- fun team bonding activities
- short offline breaks
Our theme was inspired by @firstround & @TrustSitka
Decide on a theme. This will help keep all the activities focused.
Keep your agenda engaged & present, include:
- meaningful work
- fun team bonding activities
- short offline breaks
Our theme was inspired by @firstround & @TrustSitka
π© #3 - Communication is KEY
- Set up 1 comms channel for the event
- Send out emails & participant prep material early
- Take notes with clear action items after every session
You can download our Participant Experience Kit template here - bit.ly/virtual-offsitβ¦ π
- Set up 1 comms channel for the event
- Send out emails & participant prep material early
- Take notes with clear action items after every session
You can download our Participant Experience Kit template here - bit.ly/virtual-offsitβ¦ π
π§° #4 - Create A Tech Toolkit That Works for YOU!
We leveraged tools we use daily to reduce technical difficulties. @zoom_us, @SlackHQ & @Google Suite were our anchors!
@MiroHQ, @Spotify & @Airbnb's Online Experiences were new tools that made the offsite EVEN BETTER!
We leveraged tools we use daily to reduce technical difficulties. @zoom_us, @SlackHQ & @Google Suite were our anchors!
@MiroHQ, @Spotify & @Airbnb's Online Experiences were new tools that made the offsite EVEN BETTER!
π #5 - Itβs All About Team Spirit
Your team offsite is for the team β to support them, recognize them, & build with them towards bigger success.
You can find all our Day#3 activities to appreciate our team here: bit.ly/virtual-offsitβ¦
*including our virtual team portrait! πΌ
Your team offsite is for the team β to support them, recognize them, & build with them towards bigger success.
You can find all our Day#3 activities to appreciate our team here: bit.ly/virtual-offsitβ¦
*including our virtual team portrait! πΌ
π #6 - Final, Dos & Donβts
π DO
- invite external speakers
- set a clear agenda & get feedback
- have a facilitator
- create a cohesive experience
- have interactive sessions
π DON'T
- pack the agenda
- just have keynotes
- forget to take notes / wrap-up
π DO
- invite external speakers
- set a clear agenda & get feedback
- have a facilitator
- create a cohesive experience
- have interactive sessions
π DON'T
- pack the agenda
- just have keynotes
- forget to take notes / wrap-up
It is a challenge to facilitate the same offline atmosphere, online; but definitely not impossible.
As I write this, the world is still uncertain. So donβt hold back or hesitate, get that virtual team offsite on the calendar as soon as possible!
As I write this, the world is still uncertain. So donβt hold back or hesitate, get that virtual team offsite on the calendar as soon as possible!
Investing in your team's happiness benefits everyone!
I hope my lessons, templates & supporting resources help you plan a great experience. You can check out the article on @techstars - bit.ly/virtual-offsitβ¦
Happy planning!! Here is you have questions! ππ½ββοΈ
I hope my lessons, templates & supporting resources help you plan a great experience. You can check out the article on @techstars - bit.ly/virtual-offsitβ¦
Happy planning!! Here is you have questions! ππ½ββοΈ
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