Planning Epic Team Retreats

In this episode of the eComFuel podcast, Andrew Youderian discusses how to organize effective team retreats, drawing from his experiences, including a recent retreat in Mexico City. He emphasizes that the primary goal of team retreats should be to build trust and rapport among team members, rather than solely focusing on work. Andrew shares insights on planning activities, such as food tours and cocktail mixing classes, to foster connections and create memorable experiences. He also highlights the importance of showing appreciation to team members, strategic prep work, balancing work with downtime, and including plus ones. Andrew advises against over scheduling work, choosing uninspiring venues, and overlooking potential risks in activities, stressing the value of team retreats as an investment in team dynamics and overall enjoyment.