by MIT Endicott House | Oct 5, 2018 | Planning
You are running your meetings wrong, but how to fix it might surprise you. “Let’s have a meeting” is typically met with groans and grumbling. And for good reason. In national surveys, business executives consider 67% of meetings failures and 92% of meeting attendees...
by MIT Endicott House | Sep 20, 2018 | Boston Corporate Events, Planning
Christmas trees? Menorahs? Cookies? Punch? If you are planning a holiday party, your list of things to include could stretch miles. MIT Endicott House is here to help you find what you really need. Venue Before you begin thinking about food, entertainment and decor,...
by MIT Endicott House | Aug 28, 2018 | Boston Area Business Retreats
Paying for a company retreat may seem like a major drain on your budget. Or maybe it just seems like a waste of money better spent elsewhere. If this is your train of thought, you may not understand the true benefit of a company retreat. There’s more than just...
by MIT Endicott House | Aug 23, 2018 | Planning
Ditch that dreary conference room for an outdoor retreat. Company retreats inevitably have very different goals between employers and employees. While employers want to increase morale, relationships, creativity and, ultimately, profits, employees need a day away from...
by MIT Endicott House | Aug 6, 2018 | Boston Corporate Events, Planning
There’s no doubt about it. Events are big business — it’s reflected in event planning trends for 2019. Conventions and events typically amount to about 14% of most company budgets. Trade shows and conferences account for most of these events, with the average...