How Will Your Vacation Inspire You?

A few years ago during my summer vacation, I took a few hours to sit by the lake and strategize goals for both my business and personal life. I was amazed at how the view of the lake, and the sounds of the birds in the trees, inspired me to think differently and helped me to creatively generate new ideas that were aligned with my overall visions.

One of the ideas inspired by this ‘lake reflection’ moment was creating an off-site Strategic Planning Session for our Teneo team and our client’s in a quaint resort, overlooking the water. As a result, our past three Teneo planning sessions have been held at amazing locations like on the edge of Lake Muskoka, overlooking a Niagara Winery and at the banks of the Elora Gorge.

We have found this to be so much more effective than a typical hotel meeting room. At these sessions, we set our 3-Year, 1-Year, 90 Day and 7 Day goals and tasks. This off-site format has resulted in discussions, strategic directions, goals and results that are over the top! We are consistently amazed at the new and innovative ideas that come to mind when we take the time to turn off the office, relax and rejuvenate.

Now, we are doing the same for our clients with our Strategic 3 Year Vision Planning Sessions and 90 Day Goal Process. These unique team meetings allow you to get away from the every day hectic nature of your offices and open your mind to new, creative possibilities for your business.

So, on your summer vacation this year, if you feel the need to accomplish a work task, rather than spending a few minutes every hour or every day to check your blackberry – truly take a holiday and see how an hour in your lake’s reflection can inspire your next brilliant idea. We know you will find it fruitful. And just imagine what it could do for your entire team this fall when planning for 2009. It could take your business to a whole new horizon!