Now is the time to start planning for your workplace Christmas party to avoid missing out on your preferred venue and activities, especially if you have a large group.

Conference & Events Manager for Corporate Challenge Events Kathryn Laslett said addressing some important questions at the outset will help you set the parameters for the event.

“What budget do you have available? What are the demographics, interests and abilities of your group? How accessible is the potential venue for everyone? Will I need help from other staff or specialist event planners?

“Once you have done your research into these areas, you are ready to develop ideas for your Christmas party with a difference.”

Ms Laslett recommends three styles of events for large workforce Christmas parties in 2018.

1. Family Fun Day

“A family fun day is a great option for Christmas for a casual event that can take advantage of a beautiful outdoor environment and acknowledge the contribution of families in employees’ work lives. A scenic public space, that can be booked via your local council, is ideal for these events and enables you to consider various catering options such as food trucks and barbecues as well as a entertainment options such as bands, team building games and inflatable playgrounds. Be sure to choose a location that has ample onsite parking. Whilst you may organise shuttle buses from your workplace, inevitably some staff and their families will want to make their own way.”

2. Team Building Adventure

“Fun team building activities can provide an outcome-focused way to celebrate the festive season as a group. A great Christmas-themed team building program is Hunt for Santa’s Sleigh which enables staff of all ages and abilities to participate in a challenge-laden pursuit around a CBD or suburb. It is a fun and adventurous way for your staff to enjoy the sights and landmarks of a beautiful location. Your entire group will be split into teams and use skills in navigation, local knowledge and teamwork to complete various fun challenges, all whilst trying to locate Santa’s missing sleigh. This is an ideal afternoon activity to be followed by some refreshing beverages, snacks and gift-giving at the final location.”

3. Christmas Staff Conference

“If your organisation uses the last couple of months of the year for re-defining goals and plans, a staff conference combined with an evening Christmas party could be just the tonic. Staff conferences bring everyone together in a fresh environment, which is conducive to creativity, to do some all-important planning. It may be to re-set your vision and values, determine strategic plans, do team building activities or conduct professional development through specialist corporate training providers. Then to top it all off, you can organise one of the nights as your staff Christmas function with a festive-themed dinner and awards presentation.”

An organiser of workplace Christmas events, Corporate Challenge Events delivers some of the best team building activities in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Auckland.

Visit www.corporatechallenge.com.au or www.corpchallenge.co.nz

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For further information contact:

Corporate Challenge Events
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 3 9753 2562
1/12 Macro Ct, Rowville, VIC 3178
https://www.corporatechallenge.com.au/