Corporate events are some of the best ways to bolster morale for your company. These events bring everyone in the company together while also introducing them to other companies and people within your industry.
Although they may be difficult to put together and there are a lot of moving parts as the day wears on, if you can make your next corporate event a success, you will have done everyone involved a great service in their career.
Whether it’s a mixer, a huge awards presentation, or just a fun day out of the office, here are five ways for you to make your next corporate event a sensation.
5 Ways to Throw a Sensational Corporate Event
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Signature Cocktails
As much as everyone loves to chat and talk shop, everyone is always a little overwhelmed at big events. There are a lot of hands to shake, a lot of important business to discuss, and a lot of names to remember. A little bit of alcohol will help everyone relax and open up a bit.
The best way to get everyone a little limber is to have a speciality cocktail. Whatever theme your party has or whatever industry you are a part of, have the bartender create a cocktail with a name that speaks to your cause.
The bartender can also make the drink a bit on the weaker side so that people don’t wind up drunk.
Excellent Food
Food is so important at corporate events. Sitting around and eating a meal is an effective way to keep the conversation going.
Eating is also a great way to take breaks in the conversation if you feel a bit awkward talking so much.
If the food is excellent, it will be a great conversation point and will get people talking more. When people are enjoying what they are eating, they are immediately put in a good mood and that will keep the vibe going nicely and everyone will be more inclined to have a good time and mingle more.
Your event will be more enjoyable and your clients, co-workers, and guests will be happy.
Location Location Location
Pick a great location to have your event. You can choose a popular restaurant that most people may not go to on their own, you can choose a sporting location where you can add some kind of activity to your party like golfing, basketball, or baseball.
You can put up temporary structures in a park or outdoor area where everyone can feel free from the office and city life.
Arranging an event in a place that is not typically used by your company will be a great mood changer for everyone.
The event will have the feeling of a field trip and if anything makes anyone excited it is a trip anywhere that is not their desk.
Have an Activity
To make everyone come together and meet and mingle, the best thing to do is have an activity arranged. The easiest way to do this is to throw your party in a place where people can have something to do.
Golf courses are very popular as many people enjoy the sport and when playing it together will spend the day talking and making deals.
Another great group activity is softball. Holding a softball tournament promotes team building and working together. As teams advance through the tournament, they will begin to develop a sense of wanting to win and win by coming together.
Events like these help people show off their skills, work with people they may not normally work with, and get everyone in the company and other companies to know who you are and what your place of business does best. At the end of the day other companies and clients are doing business with your people, so your people need to shine.
Do It For Charity
The best kind of corporate event is one where the event is for charity. Not only does doing something for charity put your company in a good light, but it also shows your company cares and so do the people who work for it.
Charity brings people together in a way where they can work together to help others and not themselves. Charitable organizations are great connections to other industries and people who may be of benefit to your business.
People are also more inclined to join a charitable event, which helps get your guest list to where you want it to be.
By using a few of these tips, your next corporate event could be the smash hit you need.
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