How Our Startups Backpacking Retreat Boosted Team Cohesion by 40%

Travel & Hospitality Backpacking
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mountainMaverick

Hey folks, just wrapped up a startup retreat where we incorporated backpacking into our team-building strategy. Surprisingly, our team cohesion metrics shot up by 40% post-event. Curious if anyone else has tried blending outdoor activities with business goals?

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ventureVagabond

We’ve considered this for our team. How did you measure the 40% increase in cohesion? Was it through surveys or more qualitative data?

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mountainMaverick

Great question! We used a combination of post-trip surveys and regular team interactions post-event. Also tracked project collaboration effectiveness – saw a 35% reduction in internal project conflicts.

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startupSherpa

Interesting! Did you face any challenges in organizing a backpacking retreat? Logistically, it sounds intense for a small startup.

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mountainMaverick

Definitely a challenge, especially finding a location everyone could agree on. We opted for a weekend trip in the Rockies since it was relatively accessible. Used an agency to handle logistics like permits and safety protocols.