5 essential tips for successfully holding a corporate seminar

Corporate seminars offer numerous advantages. Ideal for strengthening the ties between employees, they are also an opportunity for colleagues to have a great time together.

But how can you make sure your corporate seminar is a great success?

By following the 5 tips below.

Tip number 1 for holding a corporate seminar: set your budget

When you think about holding a seminar the first thing that comes to mind is the preparation required. The first thing we recommend doing, though, is working out what your budget is.

For if you know in advance how much you’re going to be able to spend, you’ll know what kind of activities to lay on.

A generous budget will enable you to give free rein to all your ideas when it comes to holding a corporate seminar.

How about when you’re holding a seminar on a small budget? You should know that approximately a third of the costs will go towards hiring the venue. For everything else, you’re going to have to come up with some good ideas at affordable prices.

Tip number 2 : set some goals

Why do you want to hold a corporate seminar?

It might be a case of “re-motivating the troops” at the start of a new year or perhaps enabling new recruits to get to know the company’s staff better.

Listing your goals will help you to successfully hold your seminar.e.

Tip number 3: plan for several different activities

To hold a seminar that ticks the right boxes, allow for a range of different activities. That way, everyone will find something they like. And your staff will feel more involved and more engaged.

There are several ideas for activities you can do during a seminar:

• an escape game;
• a tree-climbing adventure;
• a laser game;
• a Click & Meet event (perfect for enabling new members of staff to feel part of the team);
• origami;
• a quiz…

Tip number 4: choose the date and venue wisely

To ensure you meet with success when holding a corporate seminar, it is absolutely vital that you choose the venue and date of the event wisely.

If you have set yourself the goal of giving your employees a great day, choose a location that’s suitable (e.g. an outdoor venue). For a day of unwinding and quiet contemplation, opt for somewhere more peaceful.

As for the date – and this is particularly relevant if you’re organising something outdoors (such as a hike or some tree-top climbing) – remember to check the weather forecast.

As far as the date is concerned – and this is particularly relevant if your preference is for an outdoor activity – it is vital to find out what the weather’s going to be like.

The Kinepolis Business team is at your disposal to help you plan your next seminar.  Don’t hesitate to get in touch to share your plans with us, and/or if you need any further information.

Tip number 5 for holding a seminar: get everyone involved

The choice of activity when you hold a seminar is vitally important! Whether it’s an inclusion seminar or one designed for creating cohesion, the goal is that everyone should take part in the event.

To ensure success when holding your corporate seminar, you must therefore arrange it so that everyone finds their place and no-one feels left out.

Some people are a little more shy than others and need to be given a little ‘boost’ to encourage them. So you shouldn’t hesitate to come to their aid. Bear in mind that an event like this is an excellent way to make the team more close-knit!

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