Download or read book Forum Retreat Planning Guide: A Planning Guide for Forums to Organize and Conduct Effective Retreats written by Ellie Byrd and published by Forumsherpa, Incorporated. This book was released on 2015-12-06 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Forum Retreat Planning Guide, 3rd edition, is a must-have for any Forum planning their annual Forum Retreat. This book provides step-by-step instructions on how to plan a successful retreat including: identifying objectives, defining parameters, selecting a theme, building an agenda, hiring a facilitator, handling difficult situations, avoiding pitfalls and selecting meaningful exercises. This 259-page book includes 175 pages of exercises, categorized by objective and level of depth. The information in this book can be utilized for corporate retreats, peer team retreats or with any executive group that is seeking to build relationships and increase authenticity.