Team retreats are an excellent way to bring your team together to bind, brainstorm, and refocus. In a post-COVID world, you might assume that idea of a team retreat is completely off the table. But, our consultants have some exciting tips for you and your team. Today on the blog, find out six benefits of team retreats and how to make this trip safe for everyone involved.
Refocus
Last year was hard. There are a lot of distractions going on around us, from employees missing work, family members getting sick to worrying about your profits, and if or when you might have to shutter your practice doors again. While all of these concerns should be addressed, there’s no need to dwell on them. Constantly worrying about the what-ifs or could haves distract your mind. Whether you’re a dental practice owner or a front office manager, a team retreat can help you refocus your goals and your to-do list.
Team Building
You probably were busier than ever when you reopened your practice after the shutdown last year. Your team may feel like they are being pulled in a million directions between the demands of work and trying to juggle family life with kids learning from home. Unfortunately, this often relates to stress that rubs off on other team members while at work. Team building activities help by building trust. Trust is an essential part of working together in any office, especially when the health and safety of employees and patients are on the line.
Bonding
Busy schedules and social distancing make it difficult to bond. But bonding helps team members connect in different ways other than work-related stuff. Work is busy, lunch breaks are short, so why not plan an off-site team retreat for your dental practice and allow team members to bond and build strong relationships. These strong bonds make for increased productivity and trust.
Brainstorming
Sometimes it’s difficult to think of new ideas or ways to improve processes and become more efficient when you’re busy at the office or bogged down with everyday stress. Dental office team retreats are the perfect opportunity to brainstorm and re-energize. By meeting off-site, you aren’t tempted to focus on the everyday demands of your office. Being in a new, refreshing environment can inspire team members to generate new ideas to improve efficiency and accountability within the practice.
Have Fun with New or Different Technology
Off-site team retreats provide a chance to use new or different technology that you might not have access to in your office. Want to have a team training using a projector and a large screen? This can be arranged for your team to use when you book a team retreat for dental assistants or hygienists.
Re-energize
Everybody’s working for the weekend. (Try getting that song out of your head!) It’s natural to look forward to the weekend. Days off is how we re-energize and take a mental break from the day-to-day activities of work. It’s not a bad thing to look forward to your days off. Team retreats let your team re-energize. Think back to how you feel when taking a vacation from work. You come back feeling re-energized and ready to be more productive than before.
Now that we’ve explored reasons why dental practices need off-site team retreats let’s look at ways to accomplish this post-COVID.
Bryant Consultants takes COVID seriously, and we make every effort to keep you and your team safe during an off-site retreat.
Here are some important aspects to know about COVID mitigation during your retreat.
- The location chosen can be within driving distance to avoid having to fly.
- Event space can be selected in an appropriate size to ensure physical distancing during meetings.
- Every attendee should wear a mask.
- Temperature checks can be taken before entering the meeting.
- Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the meeting room.
- Elbow or foot taps will be encouraged to avoid hugging or handshakes.
- Team building activities will be fun and engaging yet follow physical distancing protocols.
- Lodging can be arranged for each team member to have his or her own room to avoid close contact.
Our dental practice consultants can work with you and discuss any questions or concerns that you may have to ensure a safe and fun experience for you and your team. We can make the necessary accommodations to ensure everyone is comfortable with attending. Your team is already taking precautions outside of work by avoiding large crowds, practicing good hand washing hygiene, and wearing appropriate PPE and physical distancing while at work. The same protocols can be in place during your retreat, making attending the event as safe as being together at work.
To learn more about team retreat ideas for dental offices or how to have a team retreat during COVID, contact Bryant Consultants by calling (877) 768-4799 or contact us today.
