Spring is coming. It seems unbelievable that time passes so quickly, but yes. That vibrant time of year is here, transmitting that feeling of rebirth, of youth, of vitality.
With the arrival of the first warm rays of the spring sun, we all feel like spending more time outside. In this post, I will bring this reality to the business world so that you can discover some of the many ways to do this. Advantages of doing business in an open-air space and all the benefits they can bring for the optimal achievement of business objectives.
Well, as the saying goes: “Spring alters the blood.” No, it doesn’t alter the blood, what it alters are our feelings and emotions. It has been scientifically proven that Spring makes us increase our serotonin levels (a wonderful substance that makes us feel happier and less stressed). In addition, it is a time when it starts to get warmer, the days get longer and we feel like making the most of every second. We change our winter clothes (which do not show flesh beyond hands and half face) for lighter and more colorful clothes that show a little more skin. Although you may not believe it, this has an incredible impact on hormonal changes, directly affecting a back and forth emotional flood.
The fact is that we want to be outside more, in the fresh air, whether it's taking a relaxing walk or hanging out with our friends in one of the thousands of bars that line the streets. But, have you thought about what it would be like to have a meeting outdoors? Because I think it's a great idea. I don't know.
Let's forget about the hard walls and cold chairs. Instead, let's settle down on soft cushions on comfortable wicker sofas and lean on low glass tables where we can leave our office supplies (because we are here to do business). Which one do you prefer?
Compare having a meeting for more than five hours locked up between four walls, with the atmosphere getting more stuffy by the minute and without being able to stretch your legs more than the chair in front of you allows, with having a meeting breathing fresh air, where the floor is not made of wood or cold marble, but of soft, fluffy grass, which encourages you to take off your shoes and feel nature in every fiber of the soles of your feet. Do you want to know some of the advantages of meeting outdoors? I tell you:
Advantage #1. Attracts inspiration.
And it is true that in this type of environment, we all feel much freer and more inspired. These factors make our creativity expand, our brain feels comfortable and relaxed, which allows us to think more clearly, thereby increasing our productivity.
Advantage #2. It has an attached closed space.
Well, if we can mix both spaces and get the most out of the whole, then great. For example, in the case of presentation-type meetings, the use of a projector and a projection screen is required, among other elements. Therefore, it is necessary to have a private room perfectly equipped to be able to carry out said presentation. But imagine that, after two hours with the lights off, constantly focusing your sight on the illuminated screen, you raise the blinds of the room, open the high windows and step onto the grass of your private terrace while the rays of the sun caress your face and a pleasant breeze clears your stuck mind.
We at our headquarters in Abascal inspires We are extremely lucky to have our Sorolla Room which gives access to a amazing private terrace. When the season of good weather, spring and joy begins, we receive countless requests for reservations every day for meetings in this room. They all acknowledge that every time they meet in this room, they get excellent results. “I think it is because it is so pleasant enjoying the sun and the breeze that we are all much more inspired,” is the official comment from each group every time they finish their meeting.
Advantage #3. Breaks down the walls between boss and employee.
One thing that usually strikes me is that I notice that the distance between the boss and his employees is greatly reduced in these types of open-air meetings. I don't know, there are other times when looking at the assembled group you can clearly see who is the boss and who are the workers. However, it is clear that, in these meetings outside the office, the distances imposed by the corporate hierarchical order practically disappear. It even gives the impression that there is a friendly bond between the attendees. Good vibes, really.
Also, if you can count on service food and drink, turn off and let's go. A serious and professional meeting is full of "good vibes", people are having a good time while doing business. And the experience finally ends in successful satisfaction.
