{"id":54301,"date":"2018-04-10t07:00:55","date_gmt":"2018-04-10t11:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/48e130086c.nxcli.net\/?p=54301"},"modified":"2019-11-06t09:27:42","modified_gmt":"2019-11-06t14:27:42","slug":"host-partner-retreat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/2018\/04\/10\/host-partner-retreat\/","title":{"rendered":"why host a partner retreat?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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by kristen rampe<\/i>
\ntalent retention & development<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

it\u2019s easy to find reasons to pass up having a partner retreat: things are running along just fine at your firm, you\u2019re busy and so is everyone else, plus retreats take work to put together, not to mention you had one five years ago, so you\u2019re pretty much set.<\/p>\n

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anyway, staff morale is at an all-time high, partners visibly support each other and the firm\u2019s key priorities, and profitability is through the roof.
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\nwait. did that last sentence sound more like a dream than reality? if so, it might be time to up your leadership a-game and consider having a partner retreat. it\u2019s likely your monthly meetings aren\u2019t making a dent in these key big-picture topics.<\/p>\n

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a retreat is great tool for achieving great things at your accounting firm. i\u2019ve helped several clients plan and facilitate retreats, and the positive impact they can have on the entire firm is real. partners who communicate, share a common vision and problem-solve together demonstrate good working relationships and set the tone for all team members.<\/p>\n

here are my top reasons why cpa firm owners should consider a retreat. below you will also find some considerations for logistics to ensure your retreat is a success.<\/p>\n

why hold a retreat?<\/h3>\n

a retreat gives partners the chance to:<\/p>\n

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  1. think big picture<\/strong> and set direction, away from the day-to-day management of the firm. exercising your leadership muscles helps bring that a-game back to your day-to-day!<\/li>\n
  2. explore creative solutions<\/strong> and look at tough topics from a different perspective. gain consensus on a resolution (or at least land on a roadmap for moving toward resolution).<\/li>\n
  3. step away from the daily grind<\/strong>. look back at where you\u2019ve been, appreciate how far you\u2019ve come and ensure there is a shared vision for where you are going and how you are going to get there.<\/li>\n
  4. reconnect and deepen relationships <\/strong>with your colleagues. remember that you joined this partnership for a reason. good retreats have a fun, social and re-energizing component.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    regarding item #4, this is not just soft team-building talk. this is super important. functional relationships are good for you, and for the business. if you\u2019re not sold on building relationships for their inherent value, see if there\u2019s a theme you like in the list below.<\/p>\n

    better culture = higher profits
    \nenjoyable work environment = higher profits
    \nlower turnover = higher profits
    \ntalent attraction = higher profits
    \nincreased efficiencies = higher profits<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    retreat logistics: the details matter<\/h3>\n

    now that you know why you should have a retreat, here are some things to consider to make the day a success.<\/p>\n