Planning an offsite business? Here's how to make sure it's inclusive.

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After almost two years working at my , I had the opportunity to meet more than 50 leaders from our company's first offsite team since the pandemic. After months of building our relationships over Zoom, I was anxious and excited to meet my CEO and others for the first time in person. Here's what immediately put me at ease: how Carta strived to create an inclusive experience for all attendees.

As we begin to embrace in-person events again, I know I'm not alone in not knowing what spending a lot of time with colleagues will be like. From meals to meetings, details matter to ensure all voices are heard and included. If you're planning your first offsite business since the pandemic, here are five things to keep in mind to make sure it's inclusive:

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