December is the time to look back and look ahead. But why choose a standard meeting when you can make your end-of-year closing an unforgettable event? Combine fun with productivity: a creative session full of new ideas, followed by a delicious dinner and a cracking party. This way, your team will start the new year full of energy and motivation and you will enjoy a great closing together. This is the chance to end the year in an inspiring way.
Start with a (creative) session
The basis of a successful end-of-year closing lies in a session in which you look back on the past year together and determine the course for the coming year. Make it interactive and involve the entire team: let everyone think about the goals, discuss key points and ensure that everyone is on the same page. This does not have to be a boring meeting! Organize a dynamic, creative session in which everyone can share their ideas. Use energizers, brainstorms in small groups and visual tools to shape the future together. This way your team will enter the Christmas period full of energy and with a clear plan!
Christmas dinner – because an effective session creates hungry stomachs
Nothing connects people like good food and drinks, right? After an inspiring session, there’s nothing better than enjoying a delicious Christmas dinner together. Whether you opt for succulent meat dishes or surprising vegetarian options, make sure your menu is a feast for the senses. Classic Christmas desserts will complete the picture. This is the time to celebrate the hard work of the past year, share stories and socialize. The combination of an inspiring session and a festive dinner creates the perfect balance between content and conviviality – and a shared meal always creates the best atmosphere!
End with a banging party
After dinner, it's time to let loose and end the year with a smashing party. No formal affair, but a place where everyone can talk informally, laugh and make the dance floor unsafe. Think of a DJ or a live band, a photo booth for hilarious group photos and a cocktail bar. This informal setting ensures that everyone, from intern to board member, gets the chance to show their best side - and above all to have fun.
Want to go big? Invite not only your team, but also clients or other important relations. This is a great way to strengthen your network in a relaxed atmosphere. Moreover, you show that you are not only successful in business, but also know how to throw a party.
Why it is so important
An effective and fun end-of-year closing is more than just a cozy get-together. It is an investment in your team, in the relationships with your customers and in the energy with which you start the new year. By starting with a substantive session, you set the tone: you are ready for new challenges and everyone knows exactly where the focus lies. The dinner and the party ensure that everyone ends the year recharged and connected.
So, if you think a year-end closing is just a “must do,” think again. Make it something people will be talking about for months to come. End the year with a bang – and set the stage for a great year ahead!
Your End of Year Closing Space to Create
At Space to Create we can arrange all of the above for you. And that at a top location in the heart of Utrecht! SSpecially for the holidays we have fun promotions and sharp prices. Will we see you and your colleagues this Christmas at Space to Create?