3 Reasons Why Companies Should Have Offsite Meetings
One of the biggest factors that contribute to a productive work environment is employee motivation. In today’s era, many companies take an extra step to ensure high levels of staff motivation. A highly motivated staff guarantees increased productivity and results for the company. Apart from the quantified outcomes, motivation also brings in strong employee commitment […]
Take a Break
Blue Ocean Facilities is like a playground for your staff. There’s bright colors, natural light, sights to see, and activities to try. Needless to say, it’s hard to be bored at Blue Ocean. Even so, if you don’t plan well, attention may drift as the day wears on. We’re doing all we can to create […]
2017 in Review
How quickly another year has passed! Before we look forward to the year ahead, let’s take just a moment to reflect on the past year. You’ve let us know that our blog is a go-to for meeting insights time and time again. Here are a few of our most impactful articles from 2017: Successful Meetings […]
Successful Meetings: Brainstorming
We are wrapping up our series on Successful Meetings with one of our favorite subjects: brainstorming! Brainstorming sessions can be as unpredictable as they are productive. That’s why Blue Ocean Facilities is prepared in advance to ensure the only unexpected aspect of your meeting is the crazy idea coming from your coworker. Keep reading for […]
Successful Meetings: Team Building
Did you know that Blue Ocean Facilities doesn’t actually provide everything you need for a successful meeting? We hate to admit, but there are some things even we can’t do. When it comes to nailing down the who, what, and why for your meeting, you’re the expert! Even though we can’t answer those questions for […]
Successful Meetings: Training
In case you missed it, over the past couple of months we’ve looked at the best practices for successful general business meetings as well as strategic marketing meetings. Today we are providing an overview of the most productive training sessions. (Due to the nature of this topic, we are mixing up the order a little […]
Successful Meetings: Strategic Marketing
We recently began a series on Successful Meetings. We’re examining meetings that are frequently held at Blue Ocean Facilities and what makes them a hit or a miss. This month, we are focusing on Strategic Marketing meetings. Who – deciding who to involve is an important first step. It not only gives time to prevent […]
Successful Meetings
We are excited to launch a series about our favorite subject: successful business meetings. Unsuccessful meetings are costly and frustrating for all involved. If your staff suffers from meetings that are overly frequent, poorly planned or lacking in follow through, stay tuned! Over the next few months, we’re diving into a few of the most […]
Effective Meetings in Six Steps
Are you one of those people who visibly cringes when someone suggests a meeting? Or are you someone who thrives on the interaction and idea sharing that only happens when everyone is in the same room? Whether you are on one end of the spectrum or somewhere in between, it’s beneficial for everyone to make […]
Team Building
One of our favorite parts of operating a creative meeting space is the development of the team. Some of our clients open their day with icebreakers, while others mix them into other activities, and a few even make that the focus of the day! We’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly when it […]
