We are hard workers in our office for 364 days/year, but every year we bring a
day of relaxation and fun to our days through our office Holiday party. Well,
ok, we might do a little of that throughout the year but, as the Holiday Season
approaches our office turns into a planning party office as we set aside time
to plan for our festivities. About 10 years ago, we decided to share the
duties in planning for our Holiday party rather than giving someone the sole
responsibility in preparing for it. Around mid-November we open the “planning
party office” to prepare for our party.
Since the Holiday office party is looked forward to each year by all of our
employees, we do our best to make sure that a good time is had by all. Whether
you have a large staff or a small handful of employees, I highly recommend that
you open your own planning party office so that one person doesn’t have to do
all of the work. Let’s face it, we all have a lot to do as the Holidays
approach and the office Holiday party shouldn’t add to the hustle and bustle of
the season.
Before your next Holiday party, talk to your co-workers about working together
to plan. When we get together, we divide up the responsibilities about the
same each year. We have organized our duties in the following manner: food and
beverages, decorations, entertainment and games. We typically meet around
November 15 and decide who is going to do what. Then, we meet every two weeks
to make sure that everything is getting done in a timely manner. It all comes
together so easily and we only have to concentrate on one thing rather than the
whole party.
So, the next time you are preparing to plan for your office party, consider
opening your own in-house planning party office. It is a simple way to get the
office party in order without one person having to do it all. This way the
Holiday party preparations and Holiday party can be enjoyed by everyone in the
office.
Christmas Office Party Game Tip #1
When planning your Christmas Office Party games, make sure to keep in mind the following questions:
* What is your goal in playing games at the party? Icebreaker? Entertainment? Awarding of Prizes?
* What is the personality and age mix of those attending the party?
* What is the 'feel' of the party? Casual? Dressy? The 'atmosphere' desired will dictate the type of games to be played.
* What is the size of the party? Certain games are more successful depending on the number in attendance.
* What is the size and layout of the party location? Some party games work better depending on the venue. |
Christmas Office Party Game Tip #2
Remember to make sure everyone is included in the games and see how the party livens up. |
Christmas Office Party Game Tip #3
Christmas Office Party Games don't have to be complex to be fun, in fact, the simpler the game, the better most guests seem to like them, and the less work they are for you! |
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