Since last March, companies have been using creativity to keep their teams motivated. Whether it's virtual happy hours or kick-off meetings, all means were good to try to encourage and motivate the troops. Although we were able to quickly learn all the functions of the various virtual platforms, the fact remains that for a holiday party, we will have to be even more creative. However, despite all this learning, none of this is necessarily applicable to the holiday party. It's often the time when we let loose, we chat with our colleagues without discussing current projects, we get to know our teammates in new ways. This moment is important for team synergy. So, how can we succeed in creating this same feeling, despite the distance? Kotmo looked into the question to present you with some inspiration.
Offer a gift at home
You can't hand out a gift at an in-person event. No problem! Kotmo offers you the opportunity to create your own gifts and have them delivered directly to your employees' homes. Two options are available: custom gift boxes for those who already have an idea in mind, and the Components box : a turnkey option where you can choose from eight new exclusive products developed in a limited edition.
Indeed, anticipating a second lockdown, the design team at Kotmo has been thinking about new products developed in collaboration with our network of Quebec manufacturers and suppliers. Kotmo has also enlisted the services of four well-known designers from the Quebec scene to illustrate three of its products. The talent of Aless MC , Alice Picard , Alina Herta and Catherine D'amours can be found on posters, coasters and a very special card game. The principle is simple, you choose the objects you want to offer in the box according to your budget, you add the desired number of boxes and Kotmo takes care of the rest. A social reintegration company will assemble and send your gift boxes to the selected addresses. All products are in stock, which will limit the waiting time to less than a week. If you want to personalize your gifts, no worries: you can add a personalized cardboard box in the box and that's it.
Tap into your habits
Does your company host an oyster party every year as a holiday celebration? Why not adapt the event so that every team member can enjoy oysters during a virtual evening. Have oysters from Pastaga Restaurant delivered to everyone's home, along with an oyster knife, a personalized dish towel in your company's colors, and a bottle of local wine. Arrange for your team to meet at a set time to shuck the shells together. You could also make a toast and highlight some anecdotes from the year like a "bien cuit" (a "well cooked"). Whether it's done by the partners or the social committee, the idea is to incorporate a little humor into the evening so that your team will have fond memories of it. With its team's past experience in event planning, Kotmo can help you adapt your team's traditions into an accessible and original form, taking into account the current and future context.
Live a virtual experience
The biggest challenge with virtual events is creating a sense of belonging and overcoming the feeling of loneliness, even when online. So, think about events where your team can participate and get involved.
Some platforms offer free virtual games that are easy to implement. For example, the Hangman game can be played on the skribbl.io platform. Its free application allows you to create personalized rooms and invite the desired players. You then give the link to the team members, define the criteria: number of words and time periods, and off you go. If you want to add a corporate culture aspect, you can even define the words to be guessed in advance. Having tested it as a team at Kotmo, it was very entertaining!
You can also consider different themes: a wine and cheese tasting, a cooking evening with a chef, or even the discovery of a cocktail/mocktail created especially for your team, all virtually, of course. The well-known sommelier Jessica Harnois offers a blind wine tasting. Using the different senses, she invites you to discover the wines, taste them, and learn to differentiate them. All paired with suggested cheeses to enhance the experience. The event takes place through screens, but the tasting is very real.
The evening could also take the form of a culinary competition. Have a special recipe prepared for your team delivered with the help of a Quebec chef, like Martin Juneau! Invite this chef to your virtual gathering and have your team take an online cooking class. Pair it with a Quebec wine to taste their creation. Ask your team members to take a photo of their creation and use the poll function on your conference system to have people vote on the most inviting presentation. Plan a gift for the winner to encourage your team to participate. A communication strategy can also be implemented beforehand to generate excitement within your team.
Cocktail/mocktail creation!
If your team isn't made up of aspiring chefs, you could simply modify this idea by sending them the ingredients needed for the cocktail/mocktail created by your favorite mixologist. With bars and restaurants closed in red zones, these creators need your support more than ever. This way, you'll be making your teams happy while also supporting a segment of the population that has been struggling since the start of this pandemic.
Inspire your team!
Inspire your team with this virtual conference featuring a guest expert. From the comfort of their own homes, your team can listen and interact with this expert. Choose from a variety of topics. All delivered with personalized note-taking items. Learn more
Entertain differently
For larger companies, if your budget allows, you could organize a virtual show featuring performances by well-known artists. This would include interactions between team members and the integration of gamification principles to add a touch of adrenaline. The BOB communications agency is currently organizing an impressive evening with Stéphane Rousseau as host and Abeille Gélinas as DJ. Their support ranges from a turnkey formula to one that can be added as needed. This virtual show is sure to entertain your team and give them a change of scenery.
If these ideas interest you and you would like some support to organize everything, contact us .
You can also check out all the experience packages right here .
Kotmo is a young, creative team capable of offering you the most surprising ideas. Furthermore, to meet your diverse needs, we have created several partnerships to assist and support you in organizing your events. We are able to connect you with the key people who will make your event a true success.
How to review your Christmas events in 2020
Since last March, companies have been using creativity to keep their teams motivated. Whether it's virtual happy hours or kick-off meetings, all means were good to try to encourage and motivate the troops. Although we were able to quickly learn all the functions of the various virtual platforms, the fact remains that for a holiday party, we will have to be even more creative. However, despite all this learning, none of this is necessarily applicable to the holiday party. It's often the time when we let loose, we chat with our colleagues without discussing current projects, we get to know our teammates in new ways. This moment is important for team synergy. So, how can we succeed in creating this same feeling, despite the distance? Kotmo looked into the question to present you with some inspiration.
Offer a gift at home
You can't hand out a gift at an in-person event. No problem! Kotmo offers you the opportunity to create your own gifts and have them delivered directly to your employees' homes. Two options are available: custom gift boxes for those who already have an idea in mind, and the Components box : a turnkey option where you can choose from eight new exclusive products developed in a limited edition.
Indeed, anticipating a second lockdown, the design team at Kotmo has been thinking about new products developed in collaboration with our network of Quebec manufacturers and suppliers. Kotmo has also enlisted the services of four well-known designers from the Quebec scene to illustrate three of its products. The talent of Aless MC , Alice Picard , Alina Herta and Catherine D'amours can be found on posters, coasters and a very special card game. The principle is simple, you choose the objects you want to offer in the box according to your budget, you add the desired number of boxes and Kotmo takes care of the rest. A social reintegration company will assemble and send your gift boxes to the selected addresses. All products are in stock, which will limit the waiting time to less than a week. If you want to personalize your gifts, no worries: you can add a personalized cardboard box in the box and that's it.
Tap into your habits
Does your company host an oyster party every year as a holiday celebration? Why not adapt the event so that every team member can enjoy oysters during a virtual evening. Have oysters from Pastaga Restaurant delivered to everyone's home, along with an oyster knife, a personalized dish towel in your company's colors, and a bottle of local wine. Arrange for your team to meet at a set time to shuck the shells together. You could also make a toast and highlight some anecdotes from the year like a "bien cuit" (a "well cooked"). Whether it's done by the partners or the social committee, the idea is to incorporate a little humor into the evening so that your team will have fond memories of it. With its team's past experience in event planning, Kotmo can help you adapt your team's traditions into an accessible and original form, taking into account the current and future context.
Live a virtual experience
The biggest challenge with virtual events is creating a sense of belonging and overcoming the feeling of loneliness, even when online. So, think about events where your team can participate and get involved.
Some platforms offer free virtual games that are easy to implement. For example, the Hangman game can be played on the skribbl.io platform. Its free application allows you to create personalized rooms and invite the desired players. You then give the link to the team members, define the criteria: number of words and time periods, and off you go. If you want to add a corporate culture aspect, you can even define the words to be guessed in advance. Having tested it as a team at Kotmo, it was very entertaining!
You can also consider different themes: a wine and cheese tasting, a cooking evening with a chef, or even the discovery of a cocktail/mocktail created especially for your team, all virtually, of course. The well-known sommelier Jessica Harnois offers a blind wine tasting. Using the different senses, she invites you to discover the wines, taste them, and learn to differentiate them. All paired with suggested cheeses to enhance the experience. The event takes place through screens, but the tasting is very real.
The evening could also take the form of a culinary competition. Have a special recipe prepared for your team delivered with the help of a Quebec chef, like Martin Juneau! Invite this chef to your virtual gathering and have your team take an online cooking class. Pair it with a Quebec wine to taste their creation. Ask your team members to take a photo of their creation and use the poll function on your conference system to have people vote on the most inviting presentation. Plan a gift for the winner to encourage your team to participate. A communication strategy can also be implemented beforehand to generate excitement within your team.
Cocktail/mocktail creation!
If your team isn't made up of aspiring chefs, you could simply modify this idea by sending them the ingredients needed for the cocktail/mocktail created by your favorite mixologist. With bars and restaurants closed in red zones, these creators need your support more than ever. This way, you'll be making your teams happy while also supporting a segment of the population that has been struggling since the start of this pandemic.
Inspire your team!
Inspire your team with this virtual conference featuring a guest expert. From the comfort of their own homes, your team can listen and interact with this expert. Choose from a variety of topics. All delivered with personalized note-taking items. Learn more
Entertain differently
For larger companies, if your budget allows, you could organize a virtual show featuring performances by well-known artists. This would include interactions between team members and the integration of gamification principles to add a touch of adrenaline. The BOB communications agency is currently organizing an impressive evening with Stéphane Rousseau as host and Abeille Gélinas as DJ. Their support ranges from a turnkey formula to one that can be added as needed. This virtual show is sure to entertain your team and give them a change of scenery.
If these ideas interest you and you would like some support to organize everything, contact us .
You can also check out all the experience packages right here .
Kotmo is a young, creative team capable of offering you the most surprising ideas. Furthermore, to meet your diverse needs, we have created several partnerships to assist and support you in organizing your events. We are able to connect you with the key people who will make your event a true success.