Your Corporate Offsite Needs This (non-official) Checklist

You’ve RSVP’d. The agenda has been printed. The hotel is booked. But somehow, something always goes hilariously wrong at a corporate offsite. No matter how organized your Excel sheet is, this checklist is the real prep you need.

Because when the business goes off-site, the chaos tags along for free.

So, here’s your informal (but absolutely essential) guide to the little things that can make or break your offsite vibe.

• Portable Power Bank (and Charging Cables Galore)
  • A dead phone is a deal-breaker. Carry your own and a spare, because someone will forget theirs.
• Mood-Setting Playlist (for Transit, Not Just the Party)
  • Set the tone early; shared music brings surprising conversations and lighter bus rides.
• Granola Bars / Protein Snacks
  • Because “Let’s grab something after the session” often turns into a three-hour delay. Keep your energy up.
• Statement Accessory (Earrings, Tie, Scarf)
  • The little edge for networking dinners or the team photos that end up in the yearbook.
• Duct Tape & Foldable Tote Bag
  • One fixes everything. The other carries everything. Need we say more?
• Sunglasses & Sunscreen
  • For those team-building activities under the sun — or the sun-soaked check-out selfies.
• Coffee Plan (Always)
  • Scout the closest café. Carry instant sachets. Maybe even a portable frother. You’ll thank yourself.
• Breathable Footwear / Comfortable Day Shoes
  • Workshops, walk-throughs, networking dinners all in one day. Your feet need backup.
• Team Icebreaker Idea or Personal Story to Share
  • A good leader doesn’t just lead the session, they open up, invite laughs, and make the room warmer.
• After-Party Etiquette & Wind-down Kit
  • You don’t need to stay the latest, but you do need to show up. Hydrate, smile, and know your exit cue.