Offsite meetings don’t always have to include the whole company, sometimes the small offshoot events prove just as effective in terms of productivity and creative outcome. Here we explore the top trends for smaller meetings.
Healthier food and beverage offerings
One of the many trends seen in smaller meetings is the increase of healthier refreshments available to delegates. With fewer attendees to cater for, a more individual approach to refreshments can be taken. Foods such as nuts and fruit for snacks and grilled chicken and fish for meals are just some of the most popular health-conscious requests. By hosting your meeting at a hotel, they will be able to cater for both these new healthier choices, as well as for the more traditional ones.
Utilise technology
The Inclusion of technology and multimedia within smaller events has grown in popularity in recent months. Technology in a smaller meeting can sometimes be more effective than a larger one. Fewer attendees can make for a more focused video conference and PowerPoint presentation – which can result in a more productive and detailed meeting.
Unique team building exercises
Adding an element of team building has always been popular, however now there are more creative options for smaller events. A fewer number of attendees now doesn’t automatically mean limited options; more personal, intimate events are now available, which in turn could prove more beneficial to your employees’ future working relationships. Activities such as cocktail making, cooking and quad biking are perfect for smaller groups and provide a perfect conservation starter for delegates.
Creative meeting facilities
Companies are now looking for inspirational and unconventional meeting spaces to host their events, and fewer attendees can often give you a bigger scope when choosing a meeting room. Trying to find an unusual meeting room that is able to accommodate a large event could prove quite challenging, however all Elite properties offer unique meeting spaces – perfect for intimate events. Inspiring rooms such as the Summerhouse at Ashdown Park, which is set in the hotel’s idyllic gardens overlooking the fountains, or the Chatsworth Terrace at The Grand Hotel Eastbourne, which has spectacular coastal views, are perfect for smaller meetings and they offer a unique creative space.
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Your perfect 'small meeting'
February 10th 2015