One of the first roles of an incoming CEO is building trust with your C-suite. One of the most effective ways to do this is spending strategic time away from the office to learn more about the team and to understand the pain points and opportunities they face in both day-to-day operations and long-term strategy. … Read More
As the business landscape continues to become more complex and competitive, the importance of strategic leadership has never been more crucial. Executives at the helm of businesses are tasked with making decisions that drive the direction of their organizations, and their ability to do so effectively hinges on their understanding of the current market, industry … Read More
For many businesses, July mark a period of both reflection and forward-thinking. The halfway point of the calendar year typically includes a review of physical, financial, and day-to-day operations. Mid-year check-ins are held with individual employees, departmental goals are revisited, and retreats and offsites provide an opportunity for strategic visioning. Mid-year offsites serve as an … Read More
In today’s always-on, continuously transforming business world, executives are inundated with meetings, which are becoming increasingly virtual. From strategy sessions, board meetings, performance reviews, project updates, fiscal planning, investor meetings, and crisis management, senior leaders are often running from one meeting to the next, leaving little time for purposeful, deep connections with the entire C-team … Read More
While millions of Americans are expected to travel for spring break this year, there’s a secret for those of us in Serenbe. We don’t need to go anywhere to enjoy the welcoming sights, sounds and flavors of spring. April and May are packed with activities, events and outings in our own backyard. Look at all … Read More
Non-scheduled time during a retreat is just as important as the official agenda With the return to in-person meetings well underway, and lackluster, back-to-back-presentation formats a thing of the past, meeting planners recognize that curated experiences and free time during a corporate retreat are as important as the official business content on the agenda. Allowing … Read More
With in-person meetings back in full swing, there has never been a better time to convene the Team and plan for the road ahead. Working with a professional meeting facilitator for your strategy sessions can be the difference between a good meeting and a great meeting. After two years of a virtual team reality, committing … Read More
Azaleas in full bloom, dancing in the warm breeze. Mares and their foals roaming the green hills. Family picnics and friends gathered on outdoor patios. There’s no sweeter place than Serenbe in the springtime. April and May are packed with activities, events and outings to celebrate the longer days and warmer weather. It’s time to … Read More
March is a special month for celebrating and supporting women. With International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, it’s a great time to plan a professional retreat or personal getaway with family and friends. Women are ready to reconnect. They are ready to reignite personal passions and interests, and they are ready to restore corporate … Read More
From office space to human resource management to business operations, hybrid work has forever changed the workplace. It has also evolved the workforce. A recent Microsoft and LinkedIn work trend survey of 30,000 people in 31 countries found that more than 70% of workers want the flexibility to work from home, while 65% crave more … Read More
