Annual retreat

Just got back from the Judy's Book second annual company retreat to the San Juans. This is something we started last year -- to provide people an opportunity to talk about the business and to relax around each other out of the office.  This year's trip was a raging success -- it was better than last years.  I think people had an excellent time together -- it was really a culture building experience. I've found that in early stage companies you really need to take the time create the personal bounds so that people feel connected.  This helps everyone work together upon return to the office. That's the theory at least -- and this year I think it was the reality.  The only downside to the event was that people were a bit hung over the next day....