Team Retreats & Offsites
How are you making the most of your team’s time in person? Research shows that without intention and investment in fun and collaborative team-building spaces, effective communication and employee engagement take hits. Mitigate or get ahead of these dips by offering professional development and connection opportunities with skilled, dynamic facilitators who design with equity and inclusion at the core.
In this new world of work, teams are hungry for meaningful and immersive experiences that bring deeper value to the time they spend in person together. We design and facilitate fun and engaging team retreats, with an ever-present eye toward inclusion and power-sharing. We pinpoint the specific needs of each group and center the experience on the organization’s mission and/or strategic goals. We facilitate with care and humor while inviting attendees to reflect continuously on the values of the organization.
Whether your team is hybrid, fully remote, or all based in one location, these 1-2 day retreats provide fresh inspiration through a renewed sense of connection and practical ways of collaborating to achieve important goals. Our retreats may be focused on specific functions and/or leadership teams or org-wide.
92%
of employees say professional development opportunities are important to them at work*
34%
higher retention rates for employees who have access to professional development*
Retreat Design
We work with clients to create an experience based on their specific goals and needs. Most of our inclusive team retreats typically include:
Defining or updating team purpose
Interactive debrief on the previous year or quarter
Team-building games and exercises to support the development of specific skills
Leadership development habits and practices
Drafting and refining future team goals
Why invest in external facilitation like ours?
You (and other internal event organizers) can more fully participate in planned programming
Your team gets the benefit of expert engagement techniques, plus fresh voices + perspective
We’ll bring an impartial lens, along with innovative best practices on a range of topics including collaboration, strategic planning, efficiency, belonging, and trust-building
As part of our scope, we’ll leave you with clear and actionable recommendations on sustaining the event’s impact, further maximizing your investment
Sample Retreat Agenda
Day 1:
9:30: Greetings, Snacks + Settling In
10:00: Opening, Warmup, + Agreements
10:30: Intention-Setting
10:45: Team Culture Visioning
12:00: Lunch (includes light programming)
12:45: Team Retrospective
2:50: Break
3:00: Trust-Building Exercise
3:40: Next Actions + Closing
Day 2:
9:00: Opening
9:20: Collaboration Game (Intentional Communication)
10:00: Team Ethos (Purpose + Values)
10:50: Break
11:00: Org Culture Planning—What’s Next?
11:30: Closing Reflection Activity
12:00: Team Lunch + Excursion
Co-founder Viva Asmelash
Co-founder Michael Gregor
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Let’s talk about planning your next (and best!) team retreat experience.
What Retreat Participants Say
Our Incredible Clients
We partner with visionary leaders who are investing in diversity, equity, and inclusion to change work for the better. We train employees in public agencies, businesses of all sizes, nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic groups.
Why Liberation Labs
We bring years of experience at the intersections of leadership development and DEI. Unlike most consultancies, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do (rather than an afterthought). Our clients love us for our welcoming approach and practical teaching methodologies. We’re ready to compassionately dive into the uncomfortable conversations that are necessary for your team’s growth.
*A recent survey of over 2,000 employees found that 92% think having access to professional development is important or very important. Not only that, but employees who get professional development opportunities are 15% more engaged and have 34% higher retention than those who don’t.