Offsites Are the New Office: How to Drive Connection and Alignment in a Distributed World

People Managing People

Jared Kleinert, founder and CEO of Offsite, shares insights on the growing importance of team retreats in today’s distributed work environment. As remote and hybrid models become the norm, retreats have evolved from perks to essential strategies for keeping teams connected, aligned, and engaged.

Jared emphasizes that planning intentional offsites is crucial for retaining talent and fostering a strong company culture. The conversation explores how to design effective retreats by setting clear business goals and measuring impact through feedback and engagement metrics.

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Chapters

1. Why Team Retreats Are Essential (00:00:00)

2. Evolution of Offsites Post-Pandemic (00:03:00)

3. Common Mistakes in Planning Effective Offsites (00:05:29)

4. Measuring Offsite ROI (00:07:11)

5. Making Offsites Inclusive and Meaningful (00:11:00)

6. Creating Transformative Company Retreats (00:16:10)

7. Ideal Cadence for Company Retreats (00:21:45)

8. Closing Thoughts and Connections (00:23:33)