| The success of any corporation depends on two | | | | may not be everybody’s cup of tea. And the |
| things: a solid and viable business plan, and people | | | | cost of some of these types of corporate |
| who are committed to carrying out that plan. One | | | | entertainment can often seem excessive based on |
| cannot exist without the other if the business is to | | | | the results achieved. |
| endure with any modicum of success. This can be a | | | | One new idea for corporate entertainment that is |
| challenge for management, one that can deplete the | | | | not necessarily extravagant yet can be remembered |
| mental and financial resources of any entertainment | | | | as a truly memorable occasion can come in the form |
| committee. | | | | of a casino night. While not every member of the |
| The “tried and true” methods of | | | | staff may be a gambling enthusiast, certainly |
| keeping the associates happy and willing to continue | | | | everyone will enjoy a chance to engage in some |
| their commitment to the organization can work a | | | | friendly rivalry at the blackjack table or the roulette |
| few times, but the shine can wear off quickly if the | | | | wheel whilst celebrating the spirit of mutual effort |
| entertainment is the usual drinks, dinner, and a DJ | | | | and achievement. |
| year after year. No one will be writing in their diary or | | | | There’s nothing liking sitting elbow to elbow |
| adding photos to their scrapbook when the annual | | | | with the CEO and trying to beat them in a hand of |
| corporate event becomes tiresome and predictable. | | | | Texas Hold ‘Em to revive the sense of shared |
| New ideas in corporate entertainment can save the | | | | challenges and genuine enjoyment for the |
| day, not only for the planning committee but for the | | | | accomplishments of an associate. Competition in any |
| entire staff as well. The talk around the water cooler | | | | business setting is a vital aspect of its success, and if |
| after the annual conference can change from the | | | | the playing field is level and the spirit of competition is |
| usual gossip and rumblings about workplace doldrums | | | | one of good fun for all, the memories of the annual |
| to all the fun that was had this year, and guessing | | | | event will last throughout the year. |
| about what fun can be had at the next event. A | | | | There are other possibilities along this line. The |
| noticeable upswing in the company morale can be | | | | winners each year can be honoured on a “Wall |
| achieved by such a simple yet frustratingly difficult | | | | of Fame” at the office, not as a reflection of |
| endeavor. | | | | staff members one-upping each other on the |
| There are many ways to go about accomplishing this | | | | corporate ladder, which can sometimes create |
| goal. Unfortunately, some of them can bust the | | | | unnecessary and unproductive ill will among the staff. |
| entertainment budget for the year, and may not | | | | Rather, it could serve as a reminder of the fun that |
| approach the problem from a standpoint of | | | | was had by everyone this year, and as an inspiration |
| all-inclusive enjoyment for the entire staff. Events | | | | to look forward to next year’s corporate |
| such as weekend outings in the wild or at an | | | | entertainment event. |
| exclusive resort may provide temporary thrills, but | | | | |