LCD vs LED Screens Explained

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Reagan Reeve

LED TV
It can often be confusing, hearing all of these acronyms and names being flung around when talking about displays: LED, LCD, plasma, OLED, just to name a few. You will be relieved to find out that it is not really as complicated as it sounds.

There really is not much difference between LCD and LED, and those are really the two most common displays. Even though they have different acronyms, an LED TV is just a certain kind of LCD TV. The technical term for such a piece of tech would be an “LED-backlit LCD TV”, can you see why people just call them LED TVs now?

Both of these types of TV utilize a liquid crystal display panel to manipulate where light will be displayed on your screen. These panels will generally be made of two extremely thin sheets of material that hold a solution made of liquid crystal between them. When an electric current makes its way through the liquid, it causes the crystals to align, in order to allow or prevent light from passing through. Each individual crystal acts as a shutter, in the sense that it will either allow light to pass through or block it out.

As you can see, there really is no difference between an LCD and an LED screen, especially when you consider the fact that these days non-LED-backlit LCD TVs are obsolete – you will not be able to buy a brand new one from any store.

LED TVs on display in a store
But, the good news is that LED TVs became readily available in the mid-to-late 2000s and since then they have become incredibly cost-effective.

We are available to provide LED monitor rentals for all of your short-term display needs wherever you are.

Whether you need LED screens in NYC for an annual investor presentation, or you need a huge outdoor LED video wall for a festival in Miami, renting is more cost-effective than buying and storing them between events.

LED monitors can even be clustered in order to create LED video walls, and offer a fantastic way to display information, or show films or presentations in a professional and non-intrusive manner.

A large LED TV
LED Screens offer the ideal solution for all indoor and outdoor events with display needs, where a big screen is required in order to deliver high-impact, high-quality video and images.

If your business is staging an event such as a conference, then it is highly likely that additional screens will be required. This can be essential for a variety of reasons including branding at events, information for visitors, and for displaying live social media feeds that are related to the event. Large displays are perfect for use during presentations and speeches to ensure that those at the back don’t miss a thing. LED displays are lightweight, extremely portable, and suitable for a variety of needs and purposes.

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Event Tech Trends to Observe for Your Next Trade Show

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Reagan Reeve

In recent years, event tech has come a long way to improve attendee engagement and the overall experience at trade shows, conventions, and conferences. Event rentals are also available with the potential to decrease overall cost of running the event or increase ticket or other sales by speeding up transaction processing. A few recent trends have emerged that are still gaining in popularity.

Video Wall Rentals

Several monitors can be combined into a single display that will produce a large, immersive video.  Combined with high-end speaker systems, you can deliver a truly professional multimedia presentation.   Video walls have also been used to display several Twitter or other social media feeds relevant to an event, so that visitors can see what people are talking about at the event.

4G and WiFi Rentals

No service at your event venue? No problem! Rent Verizon MiFi Hotspots and keep your visitors connected. Not only will they stay longer and enjoy your event more, but 4G access will help encourage them to engage with your social media and hashtags.

Virtual Reality Rentals

Take your convention booth to the future with virtual reality headsets.  Wow your attendees and make a lasting brand impression like no other technology can.  Short-term rentals of this technology are surprisingly affordable, do yourself a favor and look into this emerging product.  Be the first one at your show to demonstrate your product in VR!

iPad Rentals

iPad rentals are a great way to get attendee to interact with your booth.  Media presentations and games will engage participants, and iPads can be used to obtain feedback and contact information for email or other contact campaigns.  iPads can also be used for Square payment processing, giving you the ability to sell your product right at your booth.

iPad kiosks, as well as other display kiosks, are also available for rent.  iPad Kiosks are basically iPads on stands, which can be secured to your booth.  The kiosks also have a protective case for the iPad, to prevent damage in case you or one of your visitors have an accident or spill.  Other kiosks are available, such as cell phone recharging kiosks, to draw attendees to your booth and keep them there, giving you a chance to engage them with your display.

Not Just for Trade Shows

Our event technology rentals are great for conventions and trade shows, but we have experience providing short-term technology solutions to all types of events.  User and industry conferences and corporate training events often require one laptop or tablet per attendee, adding up to hundreds of devices.  Renting the devices for these events is not the last of your concerns, setting them up with the right software, delivering them to the right location and the right time, installing the devices where they are needed at the event, servicing them during the event, and returning them to one of our regional rental offices all need to be considered.  And when you have dozens or hundreds of devices, each task can be daunting!  Fortunately for you, we have done this before, and have hundreds of happy customers across the United States that we have helped with events just like yours.  Visit us today at Rentacomputer.com and find out how we can help your event be a success!

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Integrating Disruptive Marketing into Your Events

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Reagan Reeve

Whether you have labeled it or not, you probably practice disruptive marketing several times a day. You are watching a movie and can’t remember the name of the movie star, so you ask Siri. You are in a meeting and you see a text about a special at your favorite restaurant and you click on it. Or you are working and your wearable device reminds you to get up and walk, so you move to the outdoors.

New York Skyline

These are all examples of disruptions that are focused on getting your attention from the current situation to another (if only for a few moments) and then back to the task at hand.

How does this translate into the events industry? Strangely enough, very well! When presentations are boring or uninformative, what happens? People whip out their mobile devices to see what they have missed. Or they move out of the room. However, this same mobile device, plus the use of others, can bring new energy and participation into your meeting — much the likes you may not have seen in years.

Why Do Disruptive Marketing?

Disruptive marketing is more about a concept of how you deliver your event, versus the marketing of it. Used properly in the industry, it means you will design a meeting or event to match the demands of your current or prospective attendees. Using disruptive messages, your organization will either challenge the conventional thinking of existing attendees or speak to a completely new group of prospects, which ultimately means the ability to grow your event.

This change is not to be ignored; if you don’t engage in this methodology, your competitors will and this post is all about keeping ahead of the curve.

How Can You Use it at Your Next Event?

1. Get buy-in from speakers, sponsors and shareholders.


Ask presenters and sponsors specific ways they are embracing a disruptive marketing strategy. Have them show examples of what they will do at your event. Regarding shareholders, it is vital that they embrace these changes – and not with their teeth clenched – but fully understand this is the way the events industry is going to roll from now on.

2. Put the best of everything first.


Front load your days with great keynote speakers first, followed by the best of the best breakout presenters next and so on throughout the day. Remember attendees will peel off during sessions and during the day – this is the reality of the events world. It is better to deliver 50% of the message in the first few minutes, because dribble presentations are no longer effective.

3. Hire only captivating and interactive presenters.

Within the first 30 seconds of every presentation, the speaker needs to grab the attention of the audience. But realize the longest they can hold audience members is for 3-10 minutes without a disruption. That is why great presenters build in disruptions such as asking questions, fielding answers and encouraging audience members to work on problems together.

4. Embrace logistics agility through the use of technology.


Let’s face facts: at every large event, something changes or goes wrong. You have great presenters and lousy ones. Sessions get moved around or you have a number of last-minute sponsors you want to recognize. Attendees want to shorten the day and extend the reception time.

Back view of a person standing in front of a many video displays

The examples listed above work well with video walls, digital signage and mobile apps and allow a true connection with your attendees on a real-time basis. This technology can allow you to extend more time to great speakers, repeat popular sessions on a whim, highlight room changes, showcase a Twitter wall and constantly poll attendees about what changes they want and when they want true. True agility at work.

Who Can Help Implement Your Disruptive Marketing Strategy?

Rentacomputer.com can of course! We can provide your organization with event technology rentals for conventions, trade shows, and meetings.  No matter where your event is located, we can help achieve a disruptive marketing solution that really works.

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9 Social Media Engagement Tips for Event Planners

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Reagan Reeve

Most event planners are using social media in conjunction with events. What is your strategy? What resources do you have at your disposal? e.g.: Company Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts.

Here are some thoughts on using social media before, during and after events:

1. Gather data from previous events such as target group demographics and competitor analysis. Look at that data for ideas that will help develop your social media campaign.

2. Start at least six months before your event with hashtag info, content about your upcoming event and images and info from previous events. The more new content you create the better. Include announcements regarding deadlines, speakers, receptions and recaps from the previous year’s event. Keep posting at a regular weekly rate. Plan a contest to award your social media audience a prize for the best social interactor at the end of the event.

3. At least two weeks before your event, speakers can really help you promote. If there is one available include a video with the keynote and or other speakers. Encourage speakers to use their own social media accounts to promote the event.

4. Postings should include countdowns to the event with hashtags. If any attendees are posting and tweeting, make sure to acknowledge them with either a direct message or retweet/share.

5. During the event assign one person to stay on top of posts and respond to comments, compliments and complaints. If you are fast to help an attendee, speaker or exhibitor people are often very thankful.

6. Get a media wall rental or floor-standing large screen display rental! They are a great way to track and display all the great photos, tweets and posts from attendees.

7. At the start of the conference to remind participants of your hashtags and tell them why they should use those hashtags during the event.

8. Post-event follow-up should thank everyone who posted on social media about your event. A simple post reply or retweet with “Glad you attended #Event, hope you had a good time!” says you care about their social media involvement.

9. Award social media users with a small gift as promised 6 months out and be sure to socialize that too.

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Meeting And Event Profs Should Keep An Eye On These 5 Cities

Posted on February 18, 2016 by zduncan

A lot of big cities around the country are attempting to increase their meetings-related economy by growing their hotel offerings and renovating other offerings, like airports. These plans are an attempt to attract corporate planners while simultaneously entertaining guests and visitors. If you are a meeting planner then you should definitely take note of these 5 cities.

New Orleans

“The Big Easy” is constantly growing. According to Director of Sales for BBC Destination Management in New Orleans and President of the Association of Destination Management Executives International David Rome, “New restaurants, venues, parks, and festivals are popping up daily. These new innovative sides to our city are exciting and allow us to provide a new local perspective for our clients.” 2018 marks the tricentennial for New Orleans and will see the opening of the newly renovated Louis Armstrong International Airport, meaning meeting planners should expect big growth from the city.

Pittsburgh

According to President and Founder of Pittsburgh-based corporate event planning company the Event Group Sheila Weiner, “Pittsburgh is in the midst of a cultural renaissance, especially when it comes to the event industry.” Pittsburgh has been named one of the “New Portlands” due to an increase of young, creative professionals and is seeing an influx of a thriving food and art scene. The Hotel Monaco just opened in the city and offers more modern, trendy accommodations. The historical Omni  William Penn also continues to be one of the more luxurious hotels in the city. Pittsburgh also has a surplus of meeting and convention venues, including the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. One of the biggest advantages a meeting professional has in Pittsburgh is cost. According to Weiner, “Pittsburgh offers planners big-city perks without the big-city prices.”

Minneapolis

Hotel rates in Minneapolis are pretty similar to most other major cities, though other things, like entertainment, food, and transportation, are cheaper. This makes Minneapolis a more cost-effective alternative to its neighbor Chicago. Minneapolis has been given the honor of hosting the 2018 Superbowl and also contains almost 5,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of the city’s convention center. A lot of properties in the city have also been renovated, including the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel the Depot, which was a former train station that houses two hotels, a water park, and an indoor ice rink in the winter. Even though Minneapolis may not be the first destination for event planners due to the cold temperatures, the city does claim to experience more sunshine days per year than Chicago or Indianapolis.

Charleston

South Carolina is a very family-friendly state, including the city of Charleston. The city, which houses grand mansions and cultural landmarks, also has a rich history that visitors are sure to find interesting. Director of Sales for the Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau notes that many of Charleston’s off-site venues, like the Lowndes Grove Plantation and the Old Exchange (an 18th-century building once used as a government meeting place), are popular with planners thanks to their significance. Other attractions include the South Carolina Aquarium and the Maritime Center. In addition to that, a bunch of new hotels with meeting spaces recently opened, including the Hyatt Place Charleston Historic District, La Bohemian Hotel, and the Spectator.

Austin

Austin has a reputation for its live music scene, walkable downtown area, and a vast amount of festivals including South by Southwest and Austin City Limits. As a result, the city provides a lot of activities and entertainment choices. In terms of accommodations, meeting planners can pick from the recently-opened Hotel Granduca Austin in West Austin, which offers six meeting rooms and a 3,506-square-foot ballroom. According to Director of Communications for the Association of Destination Management Executives International and owner of Red Velvet Events in Austin Cindy Y. Lo, “With its laid-back atmosphere yet get-it-done attitude, it’s very easy to mix business with pleasure in this town.”

So, if you are a meeting professional or event planner then you should definitely be keeping an eye on these 5 cities. They are growing and adding new things that are sure to draw in lots of people and events!

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Trade Show Professional’s Must Know For Exhibitor Live 2016

Posted on February 8, 2016 by admin

Are you in the Trade Show Professional or Corporate Event Planner and on the fence about the need to further your knowledge of the industry? Or, have you been wondering when to take the time out of your busy scheduled to simply take a break and make some new contacts?

If so, this is the year. Because, according to American Express Meetings & Events  “2016 points to an increase in all meeting types in North America, further fueling the increased activity witnessed in 2015.”

And this is the show! ExhibitorLive 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada! The “Professional’s Trade Show for Trade Show People!”

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The Top 10 Technology Events For 2016

Posted on December 8, 2015 by admin

Are you looking for an event for you and your business to head to in 2016? 2016 will be filled with tons of tech conferences and conventions that it could be overwhelming to find the right one to go to. If you are looking for an event that can help you and your company address challenges in both business and technology while also offering insight into security, software development, and gamification. Some of these events even focus on the contributions of women in technology, which is really awesome! Check out this list of the Top 10 Tech Conferences that you should check out in 2016!

ITEXPO

ITEXPO has a little something for everyone. Whether you’re a service provider, reseller, VAR, large enterprise, SMB, or a C-level executive ITEXPO is the event for you. ITEXPO offers two different events every year in the United States, one on the East Coast and one on the West Coast. ITEXPO East will take place from January 25th through January 28th in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and ITEXPO West will take place from October 5th through the 8th at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Interop Las Vegas

This is one of the oldest tech conferences around and has transformed from an event focused on pure technology to one that embraces business and DevOps trends. This conference is particularly liked by tech professionals in middle and upper management, including CIOs, Vice Presidents of IT, infrastructure, and software development managers, and networking and system administrators. Interop Las Vegas 2016 is scheduled for May 2nd through the 6th at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

Blackhat U.S. 

Black Hat’s event is very technical and has become increasingly more relevant on the global information security level. The event has been going on for over 15 years and offers insight into the latest information security research, development, tools, and trends in a vendor-neutral environment. Blackhat U.S. is the best event for security practitioners, C-level executives interested in security and security applications and technology, business developers, recruiters, and venture capitalists. Blackhat U.S. 2016 will take place from July 30th to August 4th at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing

The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing 2016 is the largest gathering of women technologists in the world. The event is named after Navy Admiral Grace Murray Hopper and is produced and sponsored by the Anita Borg Institute and the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM). The goal of this conference is to increase the visibility of women in the technology field. It offers mentoring, collaboration, and inspiration to attendees from every area of the IT industry. The 2016 event will be held in Houston, Texas from October 19th through October 21st.

ERE Recruiting Conference

The ERE Recruiting Conference may not be specifically aimed at the IT industry though any leader that is dealing with talent acquisition challenges is benefit from attending the ERE Recruiting Conference. This event features talent acquisition leaders like John “Coach Bru” Brubaker and the Director for Talent Acquisition at Charles Schwab. In addition to that, attendees will also get a 20-minute Talent Acquisition Development (TAD) talk on talent challenges and small-group networking and problem-solving sessions. The 2016 ERE Recruiting Conference will take place from April 6th to the 8th in Las Vegas.

QCon

QCon is an event designed to empower software development professionals by encouraging them to share knowledge, expertise, and facilitating community. QCon is a series of global conferences that focuses on the needs of tech team leads, architects, developers, and project managers that use software to influence and innovate. QCon 2016 will take place in New York City from June 13th through the 17th and in London from March 7th through the 11th.

GOTO

GOTO is the event and workshop for developers by developers. The emphasis on this event is placed on presenting the latest industry and technology developments as they become relevant and interesting for the software development community. Topics at the event focus on things like Java, Testing, Distributed Systems, Data Science, Agile, JavaScript, Trends, Architecture, Languages, and Security. The 2016 event will take place at the Westin Chicago River North in Chicago, Illinois from May 23rd through May 26th.

Gartner ITxpo

Gartner ITxpo is an ITxpo and symposium from research and consulting firm Gartner that is aimed specifically towards the needs and concerns of forward-thinking, innovative CIOs and executive leaders. Analysts from Gartner and exhibitors at the event focus on things like cutting-edge technology and the latest thinking on the intersection of business and technology, in addition to how to innovate and succeed in the digital era. There truly is something for everyone at this event. The 2016 ITxpo will take place from October 16th through October 20th in Orlando, Florida.

HMG Strategy CIO

HMG Strategy is dedicated to helping CIOs become transformational executives and leaders and the company’s one-day CIO summits focus on providing CIOs with the leadership strategies, resources, and services they need to make the connections needed to accelerate a career. The one-day summits take place all over the United States with the first one taking place in Palo Alto, California on Thursday, January 14th.

E3

E3, or the Electronic Entertainment Expo, is the mecca of conferences for anyone interested in gaming, gamification, and the intersection of technology and entertainment. At E3, leading-edge companies, groundbreaking new technologies, and never-before-seen products are all on-hand while tech leaders connect with new and existing partners and get exposure to emerging markets. E3 2016 will take place from June 14th through the 16th in Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Which Will You Choose?

These are but a handful of the tech events coming to the states in 2016. All of them have something unique to offer and all of them can be a huge benefit to both you and your company. If you are in the tech industry or are a technical professional then these are the events you definitely don’t want to miss out on!

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IAEE’s Expo! Expo! 2015 At The Baltimore Convention Center

Posted on November 3, 2015 by admin

IAEE’s annual Expo! Expo! meeting and exhibition is set to take place at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland from December 1st through the 3rd. Attendees will have access to more than 50 education sessions planned on and off the show floor. In addition to that, networking opportunities for every demographic and the most diverse marketplace on any show floor.

One of the new features at this year’s event is Connect. This allows you to connect (clever, right?) with your best matches seamlessly while also incorporating effective networking before, during, and after the event.

The Hosted Buyer Program takes advantage of the diverse marketplace on the show floor. This model has become very popular over the years and assists with driving and increasing organizer attendance while creating more value for exhibitors. The program includes:

  • Full registration to IAEE Expo! Expo! 2015 – valued at $1,029 (regular member rate) which includes access to all educational sessions, general sessions, Opening Reception, Annual Luncheon, Closing Party, and exhibit hours (excludes CEM Courses).
  • Up to $500 to assist with travel costs (paid after event upon completion of onsite commitments and receipt submission)
  • Access to the hosted buyer lounge (complimentary refreshments and WiFi)
  • Complimentary hosted buyer reception on Wednesday, December 2nd at 5:00 pm ET)

Qualifications for applying include 1.) Being a new IAEE Member as of January 1st, 2015 or an Active Member who has not attended Expo! Expo! since 2011, 2.) Being an event or exhibition organizer, and 3.) You must be a decision maker for organizations’ events and/or exhibitions. Full terms and conditions can be found here.

The location of the event is just another reason for you to attend. The city of Baltimore, known as the Charm City, is packed with vibrant history, a beautiful harbor, quirky and distinct neighborhoods, unique museums, and a lot more! Expo! Expo! will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center from December 1st through December 3rd! Register now here.

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BlizzCon 2015 Is Happening In Anaheim

Posted on November 2, 2015 by admin

BlizzCon 2015World of Warcraft players are going to be pretty busy over the next month. Of course, the most important thing that will keep them busy is BlizzCon 2015, Blizzard’s annual convention for everything the company has to offer. This year’s event will take place November 6th and 7th at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

Blizzard always makes BlizzCon an extravaganza and this year’s event will be no different. Linkin Park will be the entertainment for this convention while Murkidan, murloc Illidan is the World of Warcraft item. In addition to that, World of Warcraft players and fans will be able to see the world premiere trailer for the World of Warcraft movie. Some images of the film have hit the internet and fans are buzzing about the full trailer.

There are also some in-game events that WoW players can participate in. Day of the Dead is currently going on (it ends November 3rd), which allows you to purchase Orange Marigolds from Chapman and use them, which will allow you to see otherwise invisible spirits waiting in graveyards. Darkmoon Faire has returned and goes until November 7th. This is a good time to test your speed and agility on racing mounts and your best opportunity to achieve heirloom gear. The Pilgrim’s Bounty will run from November 23rd until November 30th and will allow you to reflect on your journeys and good fortune while also sharing food and stories with other players. November 23rd is also the 11th anniversary of the game.

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Bonus events include:

  • Draenor Dungeon Bonus Event – November 4th – 9th
  • Pet Battle Bonus Event – November 11th – 16th
  • Burning Crusade Bonus Event – November 18th – 23rd
  • Apexis Bonus Event – November 25th – 30th

While WoW is definitely the focus of BlizzCon 2015 you can expect to see information and reveals about Blizzard’s other big name products, including StarCraft. There will undoubtedly be a lot of information about the third and final chapter of the StarCraft 2 series Legacy of the Void, which focuses on the game’s mighty Protoss race. BlizzCon will be taking off this weekend and there’s something for every Blizzard fan to enjoy!

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Planning Team Building Retreats – Step By Step

Posted on October 22, 2015 by zduncan

It’s that time of year again people. Time to start planning or thinking about your team building retreat. Q4 is rapidly approaching, which means its time to for you and your company to take a moment and see where you are. Time to map out your plan for the next quarter and see if corrections need to be made. However, regardless of how well or not your company is doing, a team building retreat is the perfect way to achieve some good goals. Just make sure you follow these tips and plan a team building retreat that adds value.

  1. Objectives must be specific and clear.
  2. An internal or external facilitator is necessary.
  3. Participant profiles and learning style surveys can help crowdsource content.
  4. Ask participants to reserve tentative dates.
  5. Make sure the content that will be covered is clear.
  6. Establish a solid timeframe.
  7. Make the theme realistic and one that reflects your goals and objectives.
  8. Pick a good venue. Retreats can be in town or out of town and they don’t always need to involve going off-site to a resort or hotel. If budgets are tight then an on-site retreat is perfect. Other affordable retreat strategies include: a meeting room at another branch of your company. A meeting room at the office of a supplier. A public library or museum function room. A banquet hall during business hours or on weekdays. A community center. A church hall during the week. A summer camp in the off-season. A chalet or other meeting facility at a conservation area. An inn or small boutique hotel in a suburb or small town. A vacation home of a member of the executive team. A school, college, or university on a day when there are little or no classes.
  9. Communicate clearly the dates and times you are aiming for.
  10. Have your facilitator prepare and executive briefing for the team that deals with the focus of the retreat. The executive can even add a review of performance date and the goals that you need to achieve in Q4.
  11. Participant material should be designed by the facilitator and he or she should get approval and sign-off from the executive sponsor.
  12. Plan on having food or catering.
  13. Your retreat should include things like: An executive briefing that brings together team building and organizational realities. A team briefing to set the stage for the retreat. Some team building exercises. Team bonding activities. A debriefing. Business applications exercises.
  14. Mid-course corrections are important.
  15. A post-mortem report should definitely be conducted.

I know that team building retreats sound like a nightmare sometimes. You see these people 5 days a week and the last thing some of us want to do is spend a lot of time with our colleagues outside of work. However, team building retreats are critical to having a productive work environment and a successful workflow. Organizing something like this isn’t easy and it takes just as much time and effort to organize a team building retreat as the retreat itself. But in the end, if you can accomplish some good goals, get on a good track, and go into the next quarter with a clear understanding of what needs to be done by you, your company, and your employees then it will all be worth it!

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