Create space for deeper thinking, stronger alignment and renewed energy

A well-facilitated away day is more than just time out of the office – it’s a chance to reflect, reconnect and focus on what really matters.

Whether your team needs to align around strategy, explore emerging challenges like the rise of AI, strengthen relationships or shape future plans, we help you make the most of the time together – with sessions that are purposeful, engaging and productive.

At Maine Associates, we design and facilitate away days that balance structure with space to think – combining reflective discussion, energising activities and practical outcomes.

What we offer

We support teams and leadership groups to:

• Align around purpose, priorities and ways of working
• Reflect on achievements and explore new opportunities
• Navigate change and external drivers, such as the opportunity and impact of AI
• Strengthen relationships, trust and shared understanding
• Explore new skills and thinking through shared learning experiences
• Develop governance structures and organisational policy to support change
• Bring in expert speakers to inspire thinking and demonstrate the art of the possible

Whether it’s a half-day session or a multi-day offsite, we tailor the design to your goals – creating a pace and flow that works for your team.

How we work

We combine facilitation skill with creative design and a practical mindset. You’ll get:

• Structured agendas that balance dialogue, learning and action
• Interactive exercises that bring people into conversation
• Visual tools and frameworks to support thinking and capture ideas
• Optional elements such as diagnostic tools, peer learning or AI exploration activities
• Expert contributions or guest speakers to spark new thinking and broaden perspectives

We also offer pre-event planning support and post-event follow-up to help you turn insight into action.

When to work with us

You might bring us in to:

• Facilitate a leadership offsite exploring strategic direction, new capabilities and governance for the future
• Run a team away day to rebuild alignment and energy after a period of change
• Lead a session that supports cross-department collaboration and readiness for digital or AI-enabled transformation
• Design a team experience that blends reflection, shared learning and expert inspiration

We help you create an away day that’s focused, engaging and tailored to the conversations your team really needs to have.

Let’s talk

Whether you’re planning a team retreat, a board strategy session or a AI offsite, we can help you make the most of the day. Get in touch to explore how we can design and facilitate an away-day tailored to your needs.