Team communication
How We Work Together
Clarity, empathy and practical tools for teams ready to change how they communicate and collaborate.
Team Size
Up to 24
Duration
1-2 days
Location
Monmouthshire
Includes
All catering
Purpose
To help teams develop clearer, more effective ways of working by deepening understanding of roles, communication preferences, and intentions; through nature‑based reflection and facilitated dialogue.
Why This Retreat Matters for Your Organisation
Poor communication is a major driver of workplace inefficiency. One global study estimated that employee misunderstandings cost large organisations tens of billions of dollars annually, through lost time, errors, and reduced productivity.
Source: Global workplace communication study
Research shows that employees who receive clear, frequent communication from managers are significantly more engaged. Engagement, in turn, is strongly correlated with productivity and performance.
Source: Gallup, 2019
Clarity around roles and expectations reduces unnecessary conflict and makes collaboration more effective. Research has shown that when teams know “who does what” and how contributions fit together, they coordinate more smoothly and achieve better outcomes.
Source: Journal of Applied Psychology, 2010
Time in nature improves perspective-taking and empathy, both essential for effective communication.
Sources: Nisbet & Zelenski, 2011; Bratman et al., 2015
Focus
Communication styles and preferences
Empathy and mutual respect
Assumptions around roles and intentions
Practising feedback and active listening
Key Features
Partner walks and reflective exercises
Facilitated dialogue to uncover assumptions
Activities on role clarity and feedback styles
Nature‑based reflection to notice patterns
Fire‑side group discussions for spacious listening
Expert facilitation ensuring all voices are heard
Outcomes
Clarity on how individuals prefer to communicate
Reduced misunderstandings and inefficiencies
Improved trust and empathy
Practical tools for feedback and listening
Stronger cohesion through clearer roles and intentions
Ideal For
Format Options
1‑day Workshop
Intensive communication skills day
2‑day Practice + Application
Deep practice with integration time
Your next step
Change how you work together
Let's explore how this away day could improve your team's communication and collaboration.