Businesses can increase productivity with the right surroundings

Organisers of business meetings and events can be assured of a more successful outcome when they chose a venue that offers an environment that is extraordinary and not just another meeting room. And as a premier corporate event and meeting venue, Loseley Park, provides elegant and stunning surroundings for corporate and business events.

Research shows that changes to the work setting or environment can boost productivity by 20%, so it would follow that a pleasant and visually stimulating environment for your next meeting would lead to enhanced productivity and results, even if at

first glance it may seem to be the more expensive option.

Business development mentor, coaching expert and event facilitator, Greg Brown of GB Executive Solutions, says that environment has a noticeable affect on the positive outcomes and perception of business meetings.

“By far the most effective board and top team events I have facilitated have been off-site, away from the hustle and bustle of the office. And being faced with a pleasant view or setting, such as rolling hills or fields, has an amazing power to unlock your creative and problem-solving potential, as well as streamlining general thinking processes.”

And according to Goleman in Primal Leadership, the link between climate, or environment, and business has been reaffirmed, stating that for every 1% improvement in the [service] climate, there is a 2% increase in revenue. Workers who feel upbeat and part of a company will go the extra mile to please customers, both internal and external, and therefore improve the bottom line.

Greg adds, “Meetings are an essential part of the business planning process and can save time, increase motivation, productivity and solve problems. They are vital for management success and communication and enable you to organise your business and plan ahead for the year to come. Engaging your staff in planning meetings and properly communicating the required results is vital to business success and therefore productivity and profits.”

Setting and environment is important on many levels as evidenced by the West Surrey branch of the Institute of Directors (IoD) who chose the leafy-Surrey venue of Loseley Park for one of their events.

IoD Administration and Events Manager, Julie Jerbic, said, “We chose Loseley as a venue initially because of its reputation as a prestige venue, the accessible location and stunning setting that the stately home and its grounds provided. It is now the venue for our annual new members event, which results in a positive networking experience for all involved.”