Nashville team retreat: scary birds, country music, and a photo shoot

The whole team is on the show! Jon, Helen, Jason, Josh, and
Justin are on the mics to discuss our recent team retreat to
Nashville, Tennessee. If you're wondering what a retreat looks
like for a remote team, you'll get a lot out of this episode. We
also reveal some of our exploits in Music City:
"Going to a Tiki Bar is usually a mistake."

Highlights


(00:10) - Welcome

(01:10) - Highlights of our retreat in Nashville

(12:55) - It's not easy to get everyone together

(20:26) - Our schedule for the retreat

(26:24) - Electrolytes are a good idea

(31:49) - Things to improve or tips for other teams

"For 51 weeks, our small team works efficiently. Our team
retreat week is a culmination of celebrations, milestones,
birthdays, and holidays we might have missed. It's special to
condense these moments into one week and see everyone in person to
celebrate our achievements from the previous year." – Helen

Links:


Photos from our trip to Nashville. 

PhotoWalk Nashville service.

SurfOffice Location Finder: "Discover the optimal location to
meet with your remote team. Results are sorted by average travel
time per person, number of stopovers, and overall price."

How to plan a team retreat: Planning a retreat can be a
daunting task, so we wanted to share our learnings in the hopes
that it’ll be helpful for other remote teams out there.



Takeaways:


The city you choose for your retreat will significantly
influence the team's productivity and leisure activities.

Be intentional and set aside time for planning and product
discussions.

A retreat is a great time for a remote team to celebrate
milestones and achievements.

Have a balance between work activities and fun activities.

Simple activities like games or cards can be as fulfilling as
fancy events.

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