With the myriad digital tools available to you, it’s easier than ever to network and strategize with a group via the Internet. Collaboration software, FaceTime, and file sharing make it possible to work with other people from anywhere. That being said, there is still value in having a strategy session in a face-to-face setting. When you sit down and have a planning session with key decision makers present, it just creates a different atmosphere. It also helps you communicate more clearly and get on the same page. So, is it time for your organization to have a planning session?
Meeting in Person Can Clarify Communication
How many times have you sent or received an email and thought, “I think something is getting lost in the delivery?” Reading text and actually speaking with someone else are two totally different experiences. Meeting in person can simplify communication and offer a more direct route to explain yourself. This is crucial when it comes to strategic decision making. If you’re trying to outline an organizational strategy moving forward, you don’t want anything to be lost in translation. Meeting in person can help everyone feel heard and express themselves more clearly.
Laying Out a Calendar or Strategy Gets Everyone on the Same Page
Even if you’re an organization in which the members can operate fairly independently, it’s still a good idea to have periodic face-to-face meetings. When you meet up with the other members of an organization, everyone feels like they’re more connected to the team. Taking time at the beginning of the year to lay out a calendar of events, or set a strategic tone for the year can get everyone on the same page and moving in the same direction. Having that meeting in person gets everyone energized for the rest of the year.
Visualizing Your Ideas Can Make Them Concrete
Meeting in person can also give you the opportunity to visualize certain concepts with the rest of your team and make them more concrete. Some strategic ideas can feel abstract or nebulous, especially when they only exist as a file or calendar item. Meeting up in person and creating a visual aid for your strategy or objectives for the year can clarify what is important to you as an organization.
Host Your Planning Session at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Coralville
Dunn Brothers is proud to be part of the Coralville community. We enjoy hosting community engagement events and private meetings in our cozy, inviting space. If you want to energize your team and get everyone on the same page, come host your meeting with us! To learn more about all of the coffee roasts and food items that we have available, contact Dunn Brothers Coffee in Coralville, IA at 319-665-2020.