Manual for Organizing an International Workshop
What exactly is a workshop?
Workshops are a format which allows participants to not only learn, but also exchange ideas, work together on projects and build stronger bonds. The Workshop as not only a collaborative workspace, but also a gathering of teams who are usually geographically scattered.
What are the benefits of a workshop for your business?
- The importance of strengthening bonds between employees in an environment that is dominated by remote work.
- Enhancing creative and conflict-resolution, particularly with activities conducted outside the usual work team.
- Positive impact on motivation of team members as well as commitment to the corporate goals.
How to organize a international workshop?
1. What Should I Do Before Attending The Workshop?
- Think about the goals you want to achieve in this edition. It will help us define our mission and our vision.
- Create a detailed workshop program to guide each day, and ensure a mix of formal activities.
- Select the destination. It is important that the destination be accessible. Participants should have no difficulty getting there, while taking into consideration their budget and other costs like transportation and accommodations.
- Make sure that the venue you choose has the infrastructure necessary, including fully-equipped conference rooms as well as additional services such catering and team building activities.
- logistics will take the most time to organize. Coordination of transportation bookings and onsite suppliers is required.
- A good logistical plan that is tailored to all attendees’ needs will be crucial. To create expectations, maintain good communication before the workshop. Send out invitations that include precise information and a detailed schedule.
2. What Happens During The Workshops?
- You must ensure that the program is followed, while also maintaining flexibility to adjust to unforeseen situations.
- It is important to create an environment that encourages collaboration. This can be achieved by creating informal moments of exchange such as social breaks or informal activities.
- Organising complementarity activities is a great way to enhance the workshop experience.
3. After The Workshop
- Collect the feedback of participants to determine the success of an event and if goals have been met.
- Organise a meeting between the organizing team, management, and employees to discuss the overall workshop: budget, organization, unexpected events, ideas for improvement, employee feedback, etc.
- From an Employer Branding perspective publishing content such as photos and testimonies is a great way to promote and enhance your company’s image.
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