There was a big shift in terms of focus. We were going to fund five macs, right? And once we got down to probably, we probably had 15 proposals, we dot voted, and there were three clear winners. This is, this is the business. The stuff we've been talking about for the last, you know, 24 hours became the filter for those three. So that reduced it even further. What that enabled us do, as the the final piece of the puzzle herea i believe, was increase the budgets quite radically. If it's not scary, it's probably not bold enough. Like it should be an edgy, game changing bet if it works out.
Wait, haven’t we already covered retreats? Yes. But if the first one explored key dos and don’ts, this one imagines the retreat as a blank sheet of paper and invites you to ask: With unlimited options, what would you do? How would you take an off-site from good to great to transcendent? What’s the space where strategy meets luxury and how can you plan a rewarding experience that includes real work? Well, we’ve got a few ideas.
In this episode of Brave New Work, Aaron Dignan and Rodney Evans dig into the logistical, emotional, and design considerations that went into our most recent retreat to help us overhaul old habits; provoke bigger questions and bigger bets; and use fun as a guide. And regardless of organizational size or budget, you can create that time and space, too.
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