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11 March 2017

Holding Successful Skill Building Events New York NY

By Jerry Reed


Things are always changing, and this can be seen in the technology we currently use, the way we handle ourselves at work, and even the things we buy as consumers. As a business owner in whichever field, to stay relevant, you need to attend or hold skill building events New York NY. This will enable you to learn the new techniques and technologies in your field, which will make you and your team more efficient.

There are many companies with planners who can organize this activity for you. If you plan to use one of these professionals, choose someone who understands your field of business, and shares your basic work principles. Alternatively, you could select individuals from each department and put them in charge of the organizing.

To ensure that what you plan covers the relevant topics and include activities that will be enjoyed by all, get opinions from your staff. Regularly interacting with your employees will make it easy for you to know what they like, and which activities they would participate willingly. Involving them in planning this activity, even on a small scale, will also make them more receptive to it because they will not feel like it is something the management is forcing them to attend.

Seminar and workshops are examples of sessions that can be used to enhance skills. However, most employees dread going for these because they are bland and involve lectures given in a formal way. To make your event not only fun but also something to be looked forward to, ensure you include some games or puzzles, and ice breakers. This way your attendees will not nap during the sessions and will be more likely to remember what was taught.

In case you are short on funding or your team is small, you can partner with a similar establishment. This process will allow you and your team to network and learn from other companies. This way, you can adopt techniques that are being successfully used by other businesses. The additional numbers will also lower your expenses and make the event more enjoyable.

Since learning is a continuous process, you cannot afford to hold one event and then quit. You shall need to have a plan that allows you to schedule these sessions regularly. However, you will also have to be creative in you planning to ensure that you always have new things to teach. You can also choose to combine them with your regular team building activities, to save time and money.

As the person in charge, it will be advisable first to attend at least one of these events separately. This will allow you to see how they are planned, and you could also use the experience gained as a benchmark of the things you will include, or omit, from what you are planning.

You do not need to plan something that has the same outline as a seminar. The order of activities can be as unconventional as you like. You will, however, need to ensure that the purpose of the event is discernable and that you do not go against the principles of your company. Try to avoid planning these activities around the holidays or on weekends, because people may feel like you are infringing on their time off.




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