The benefits of offsite meetings

You may not realize the many benefits of offsite meetings! 

It’s time for a board meeting, or your quarterly office retreat. Perhaps you need to train a group of employees or discuss a change in policy. In any case, you need to gather with your staff or shareholders and relay  information. Where will you hold your meeting – on or offsite?

You’re probably comfortable in your office. Hey, it’s like a second home. It makes sense to hold meetings, retreats and trainings there because it’s convenient. But is it benefiting your employees? Break out of your comfort zone… 

Days at the usual workplace become routine, each week a blur. Break the tedium and bring your team offsite. The experience will be more memorable, as it won’t get lumped in with all those other meetings you’ve held at your office. They will retain the information provided in a different way, as a unique memory.

Getting your crew to a different space can make your meeting more productive and interesting. Your coworkers will be stimulated beyond the usual four walls of your office space, enabling them to think in different ways. Distractions are reduced – nobody will be sneaking back to their office to finish a project and nobody will interrupt with a question. You may be surprised at who comes up with a creative new idea. 

The shift in environments will have subtle and positive effects on behavior. Feeling a boost in morale, coworkers will also be more apt to mingle and socialize with people they don’t normally work with. In a new space, they will bond with colleagues in different ways. Through structured and casual activities, they’ll be more apt to develop new relationships, work as a cohesive team, and reconnect with existing peers.   

Now that you know the benefits of offsite meeting space, it’s time to find one. Traditional spaces like hotels, libraries, and churches offer room rental, and pricing varies. However, a coworking space may be the most beneficial for a meeting.

Why is a coworking center the best choice? They often have a variety of options available. Focal Point Coworking offers three different meeting rooms, each a different size with different amenities and uses. Focal Point also has a large event space, ideal for workshops and workplace retreats.  

In addition to the variety of spaces, a coworking center is best for your team since it is designed for working professionals. More than just a room in a hotel, the coworking center will offer better amenities like fast internet, teleconferencing, and rooms equipped with smart TVs for presentations. Your employees will glean inspiration and focused energy from the environment in a space customized for entrepreneurs, small business owners and freelancers. 

So, for your next big meeting, book an offsite space at a coworking center. Bring fun snacks, or have it catered. Break the monotony and encourage greater productivity, creativity and collaboration in your workers.  


Tamsen Todisco,
Community Coordinator Focal Point Coworking