Please note that we didn't get 100% response rate to the survey, this summary is based on 34 responses
How satisfied were you with the offsite overall?
30 people gave 5/5 (very satisfied)
3 people gave 4/5
1 person gave 2/5 (due to sickness)
Specific feedback
I will split this down into main topics that were mentioned:
Illness:
One of the main things mentioned in the survey was the illness that struck. It was super unfortunate timing, and there were a few mentions of missing out on some activities due to the last minute changes. Going forward, we could put in a better contingency plan for this sort of thing to avoid as much disruption to the schedule as possible.
Hotel:
Feedback for the hotel has been very positive, people liked the location, accommodations, the amenities etc
Some people thought it was a little too fancy, and maybe we don't need to go overboard next time- noted!
The layout of the hotel was also confusing. I personally feel I should have taken a bit more time on Saturday to get to know the hotel so layout so I could better direct everyone so I shall take that on board for next time!
Activities:
The boat trip and Delos tour on Monday were a hit!
There was some feedback that we should include a talk similar to the 'interview with a founder' talk in Aruba as we have so many new people now and people found that valuable last time
People were sad that we had to skip the values session, but this was understandable and will be back next time!
Everyone liked the hackathon, and some wanted more time dedicated to it (some context beforehand for the newcomers would be handy)
The OST session was well received with the suggestion to maybe put aside more time for it, so it feels less rushed next time
Some more dedicated time to the small teams would be appreciated next time as well
Food:
Everyone enjoyed the standard of food at the hotel
More emphasis should be put on allergies/vegetarian options etc next time (I totally agree with this, and have given the hotel feedback on this separately as they knew who had dietary requirements beforehand, and were told again when we arrived)
We may benefit from going all inclusive next time so everyone knows they can go crazy on food etc instead of having to be mindful of a budget, and everyone has the freedom to choose when they want to eat
Misc:
Next time we should highlight how useful the offsite Slack channel is for last minute changes etc, and strongly suggest everyone checks it regularly/ turns notifications on for it so no one misses important info
The conference room could have been nicer
Maybe pick a location closer to civilisation next time so people can go out and explore the area a bit more
Survey Summary:
Please note that we didn't get 100% response rate to the survey, this summary is based on 34 responses
How satisfied were you with the offsite overall?
Specific feedback I will split this down into main topics that were mentioned:
Illness:
Hotel:
Activities:
Food:
Misc: