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The inevitable change in format that traditional kick-off meetings have undergone makes those responsible for <\/span>organizations rethink their effectiveness. For this reason, we are going to analyze <\/span>how kick-offs should be in the <\/b>post-covid era so that they preserve their essence and main purposes.<\/b><\/p>\n Kick-offs are annual corporate events whose primary mission is to <\/span>align the entire workforce with the purposes and objectives of the company<\/b> for the new fiscal year, as well as the launch of a new business or department project.<\/span> An alignment that consists of <\/span>motivating, educating, and inspiring<\/b> both the commercial team and all the personnel involved in the mission.<\/span> The usual format of these events has been face-to-face: one day or, sometimes, two during which the company’s management exposes the c<\/strong><\/span>hallenges that it has to face during the next year,<\/b> analyzes the current situation of the company, and empowers employees to bring the best of themselves in the immediate future.<\/span><\/p>\n The problem that the pandemic brought with it was precisely that of <\/span>face-to-face meetings: physical events and meetings were canceled or moved online,<\/b> leaving kick-offs in organizational limbo. How can kick-offs take place without travel, hotels, conference rooms, and group activities?<\/span> However, <\/span>the intelligent use of technology draws<\/b> a new horizon for these meetings: also, as the global health crisis seems to be under control, old habits are cautiously resumed. The kick-off changes its format, but not it’s content or its objective.<\/span><\/p>\n Until the long-awaited \u201cold normality\u201d fully arrives, kick-offs will have to continue to take place in remote spaces or, failing that, in a hybrid modality that combines face-to-face with virtual meetings.<\/span> And the truth is that these new formats not only do not sacrifice the main purpose of these meetings but also have certain advantages over traditional models:<\/span><\/p>\n Events that revolve around a specific common thread tend to be more cohesive and help attendees to better <\/span>focus the messages and ideas<\/b> that are transmitted to them.<\/span> To choose the theme, it is first recommended to know where the company’s staff is (state of mind, morale, motivation, energy, knowledge…) and then focuses on one of these points:<\/span><\/p>\n To have a successful virtual kickoff, your employee experience must be flawless. If you spend a lot of effort making your customers feel comfortable in your presence, now it’s your turn to extrapolate what you’ve learned and<\/span> treat your employees like customers <\/b>(for a day).<\/span><\/p>\n Nothing messes up a virtual meeting more than technical issues. Make sure that both the telecommunications infrastructure and the computer tools <\/span>do not fail during the sessions<\/b>. Think of all the money you are saving by kicking off in a virtual format, and allocate part of the budget to a reliable provider for this service.<\/span><\/p>\n The fact that the kick-off is not in person does not mean that your employees cannot receive <\/span>commemorative gifts<\/b>. Make sure you send them pens, speakers, headphones, notebooks, coffee cups… The same things that they could take to a face-to-face event and that, in addition, help them to follow up on the conferences.<\/span><\/p>\n The squad will need to take a few <\/span>breaks throughout the day to digest all the new information<\/b>. Why don’t you distribute restaurant tickets or vouchers that can be exchanged in catering establishments with the possibility of takeaway?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”39px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_testimonial author=”Amir L\u00f3pez” job_title=”Sales Manager Madrid, Meetmaps” portrait_url=”https:\/\/blog.meetmaps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AMIR_01-copia-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cIf you are thinking of organizing a kick-off meeting, trust our expertise. Meetmaps all-in-one technology offers an unbeatable experience at your events, regardless of the format. In addition, the user experience will be unbeatable, taking it to the next level.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The pandemic has drawn a scenario of social distance and teleworking that, although it has not had a negative impact on the productivity rates of companies, has brought with it a certain estrangement among co-workers. Kick off meetings in virtual or hybrid mode, far from losing their purpose, are postulated as very intelligent <\/span>solutions where both time and economic resources are better used.<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do you want to organize a kick-off meeting with Meetmaps<\/a>? Use the best technology for your employees. Contact<\/a> us to know more.<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The inevitable change in format that traditional kick-off meetings have undergone makes those responsible for organizations rethink their effectiveness. For this reason, we are going to analyze how kick-offs should be in the post-covid era so that they preserve their essence and main purposes. What is a kick-off? Kick-offs are annual corporate events whose primary […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8096,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"The inevitable change in format that traditional kick-off meetings have undergone makes those responsible for organizations rethink their effectiveness. For this reason, we are going to analyze <\/span>how kick-offs should be in the post-covid era so that they preserve their essence and main purposes.<\/b>\r\nWhat is a kick-off?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How to adapt kick-off meetings to the current situation<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Advantges of a virtual or hybrid kick-off<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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What themes can I choose for the kick-off?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Tips for creating an agenda for a successful kick-off<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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What to keep in mind for a virtual kick-off?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
The employee experience<\/span><\/h3>\n
The technical aspects<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
The goodies<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Breaks and catering<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
What is a kick-off?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nKick-offs are annual corporate events whose primary mission is to <\/span>align the entire workforce with the purposes and objectives of the company<\/b> for the new fiscal year, as well as the launch of a new business or department project.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAn alignment that consists of <\/span>motivating, educating, and inspiring<\/b> both the commercial team and all the personnel involved in the mission.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe usual format of these events has been face-to-face: one day or, sometimes, two during which the company's management exposes the c<\/span>hallenges that it has to face during the next year,<\/b> analyzes the current situation of the company, and empowers employees to bring the best of themselves in the immediate future.<\/span>\r\n
How to adapt kick-off meetings to the current situation<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe problem that the pandemic brought with it was precisely that of <\/span>face-to-face meetings: physical events and meetings were canceled or moved online,<\/b> leaving kick-offs in organizational limbo. How can kick-offs take place without travel, hotels, conference rooms, and group activities?<\/span>\r\n\r\nHowever, <\/span>the intelligent use of technology draws<\/b> a new horizon for these meetings: also, as the global health crisis seems to be under control, old habits are cautiously resumed. The kick-off changes its format, but not it's content or its objective.<\/span>\r\n
Advantages of a virtual or hybrid kick-off<\/b><\/h2>\r\nUntil the long-awaited \u201cold normality\u201d fully arrives, kick-offs will have to continue to take place in remote spaces or, failing that, in a hybrid modality that combines face-to-face with virtual meetings.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAnd the truth is that these new formats not only do not sacrifice the main purpose of these meetings but also have certain advantages over traditional models:<\/span>\r\n
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What themes can I choose for the kick-off?<\/b><\/h2>\r\nEvents that revolve around a specific common thread tend to be more cohesive and help attendees to better <\/span>focus the messages and ideas<\/b> that are transmitted to them.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTo choose the theme, it is first recommended to know where the company's staff is (state of mind, morale, motivation, energy, knowledge...) and then focuses on one of these points:<\/span>\r\n
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Tips for creating an agenda for a successful kick-off<\/b><\/h2>\r\n
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What to keep in mind for a virtual kick-off?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n
The employee experience<\/span><\/h3>\r\nTo have a successful virtual kickoff, your employee experience must be flawless. If you spend a lot of effort making your customers feel comfortable in your presence, now it's your turn to extrapolate what you've learned and<\/span> treat your employees like customers <\/b>(for a day).<\/span>\r\n
The technical aspects<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\r\nNothing messes up a virtual meeting more than technical issues. Make sure that both the telecommunications infrastructure and the computer tools <\/span>do not fail during the sessions<\/b>. Think of all the money you are saving by kicking off in a virtual format, and allocate part of the budget to a reliable provider for this service.<\/span>\r\n
T<\/span>he goodies<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\r\nThe fact that the kick-off is not in person does not mean that your employees cannot receive <\/span>commemorative gifts<\/b>. Make sure you send them pens, speakers, headphones, notebooks, coffee cups... The same things that they could take to a face-to-face event and that, in addition, help them to follow up on the conferences.<\/span>\r\n
Breaks and catering<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\r\nThe squad will need to take a few <\/span>breaks throughout the day to digest all the new information<\/b>. Why don't you distribute restaurant tickets or vouchers that can be exchanged in catering establishments with the possibility of takeaway?<\/span>\r\n
\u201cIf you are thinking of organizing a kick-off meeting, trust our expertise. Meetmaps all-in-one technology offers an unbeatable experience at your events, regardless of the format. In addition, the user experience will be unbeatable, taking it to the next level.\u201d <\/span>\r\n\r\nAmir L\u00f3pez, <\/span>Sales Manager Madrid, Meetmaps<\/span><\/blockquote>\r\nThe pandemic has drawn a scenario of social distance and teleworking that, although it has not had a negative impact on the productivity rates of companies, has brought with it a certain estrangement among co-workers. Kick-off meetings in virtual or hybrid mode, far from losing their purpose, are postulated as very intelligent <\/span>solutions where both time and economic resources are better used.<\/b>\r\n\r\nDo you want to organize a kick-off meeting with Meetmaps<\/a>? Use the best technology for your employees. Contact<\/a> us to know more.<\/b>\r\n\r\n<\/div>","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[174,174,180],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-8084","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"hentry","7":"category-organise-an-event","9":"category-tips-and-advices-for-events"},"yoast_head":"\n