Give the completed retreat design to all participants well before the retreat. To Do The Job Fully . Be sure you have enough time to achieve the desired objectives. Active attention to complex issues demands at least one full day, if not longer. Ensure That Board Members Play Active Leadership Roles .
Nothing kills enthusiasm faster than passively listening to a presentation.
It's far more effective to involve board members in leading the retreat. Assign each group a specific outcome to achieve. Involve Mid-Level Staff . Mid-level staff bear much of the burden of carrying out decisions made at retreats. In staff members are involved in making those decisions, they will be far more committed to activating them Meet in a Comfortable, Off-Site Location .