Corporate Christmas
Let your team have a say in party planning
By Hannah Speed (pictured), Sales and Marketing executive for Holiday Inn
pulling out the old favourite, for others this is their first time having to trawl the internet trying to find that one thing that fits. The thing is, not one size fits all and to add more
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pressure, everyone’s expectations are only getting higher. We’re in a city which is saturated with so much choice, yet most of us have no idea where to start. I’ve found chatting to my team is the best place to
begin – what did everyone like from last year, how did the location work, did everyone have fun? This feedback is vital to move forward. A great way to offer this is an online survey. Very often I would receive a standard thanks as a reply; sometimes I’d get a complaint that the food wasn’t for them but overall little to move forward with. But an anonymous survey means I can get the feedback I truly need to make this year bigger and better. Hopefully your feedback from last year’s party will
give you a rough idea on the route you want to take. Perhaps your team prefers a simple lunch or an afternoon tea? Almost every hotel in the city will offer an afternoon
tea, with many opting for a festive option to get you in the Christmas spirit. The Edgbaston is renowned for its afternoon tea and is perfect for those looking for something extra special (from £29.50). An alternative option could include a cocktail masterclass, a great way to bond as a group and start a more traditional night out. Hotels such as Malmaison and Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre are all currently offering these on their websites with many of the city’s bars also offering the same including The Botanist, Jekyll and Hyde or The Victoria.
t tends to be the job that no one wants… planning the office Christmas party. For some of our city’s seasoned veterans this could be their 10th year of
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