Many executives, regardless of the industry, are very hesitant to plan or attend leadership retreats. They believe that their time is better spent at conferences or pursuing other professional development opportunities. Some even think that retreats are useless and a waste of time altogether. However, these professional retreats have a range of benefits that shouldn’t be simply pushed aside. The team at Odyssey Wellness Retreat can work with you to plan an effective retreat that meets the unique needs of your organization.

Are Leadership Retreats Worth It?

a man is thankful for his experiences in leadership retreats and executive retreatsSome executive teams see the value in retreats, but just don’t think they’re worth the expense. However, this could not be further from the truth. Retreats for leadership teams can serve a multitude of purposes, all with the goal of improving your organization.

Corporate retreats tend to be more relaxed than conferences. There are more opportunities for in-depth discussions, both work-related and not. They give executives a chance to have meaningful conversations with their peers and deepen their connections.

Furthermore, leadership retreats provide an opportunity to take a deep dive into any conflicts or challenges your executive team is facing. Maybe your company just underwent a merger, and you need to work on realigning responsibilities. You could also have two teams that seem at odds with each other. Or possibly you’d like to reinforce and grow the company culture. Regardless of what issues your organization is dealing with, a well-crafted retreat can help.

Qualities of Productive Executive Retreats

One way to make any leadership retreat a success is to have a specific goal or purpose in mind. While the word “retreat” evokes visions of a vacation, that’s not what your main focus should be. With a core goal, you can build a series of sessions and discussions surrounding the topic. This will help your retreat feel productive and useful.

While executive retreats are not vacations, they can, of course, have vacation-like elements. Our weekend leadership retreats feature meditation and yoga sessions and spa services alongside more work-focused programming. This allows for a feeling of balance and time to reflect on the events of the weekend.

Leadership Retreats Through Odyssey Wellness Retreat

Odyssey Wellness Retreat’s mission is to improve the lives of those working in care industries through focused, productive retreats. These people devote themselves to the wellbeing of others, often at the cost of their own. However, when healthcare, emergency service, and addiction treatment employees are happy and healthy, they pass that along to their patients. When their needs are met, the standard of care rises.

To raise the standard of care within your organization, leadership retreats can be an excellent place to start. That way, change can come from the top down. For more information about our executive retreat options, give us a call today at 833-3SOVANT.