In this episode of HR Heretics, Nolan Church and Kelli Dragovich interview Jared Kleinert, founder of Offsite.com, who shares insights on planning effective team retreats that transform from "nice-to-have" into strategic "must-have" events for remote and hybrid companies. Kleinert emphasizes that successful offsites require intentional planning with clear objectives, arguing that thoughtfully designed retreats drive organizational alignment, build trust between teammates, and provide measurable business value beyond just logistics.

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Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/

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LINK/S:

Offsite: https://marketplace.offsite.com/inquiry?utm=hrheretics

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:47) Offsite's Business Model and Vision

(02:17) Remote Work Trends and Offsite Planning

(04:49) Elements of a Successful Offsite

(09:38) Measuring Offsite ROI and Effectiveness

(14:00) Adapting Offsites During Economic Downturns

(16:26) Sponsors Planful | Metaview

(19:52) Strategic Offsite Planning and Best Practices

(26:46) Balancing Team Building and Business Performance

(30:34) Executive Offsite Tactics and Trust Building

(34:04) Pre-Offsite Preparation and Intention Setting

(37:15) Wrap

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