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Don't Throw The Same Old Boring Office Party

Holiday parties are both fun without doubt, but they can be a bit stale. I suggest you throw out the old ideas this year and go with something new and unique to freshen things up. Here are a few ideas that you might run with.

A word of caution has to be given before we get into the party ideas. At nearly every office party, someone gets entirely carried away with the beverages. This leads to uncomfortable situations that can lead to a really bad time for everyone.

If you go to holiday parties, make sure you take it easy on the beverages. This is particularly true at office parties. Remember, your superiors are going to be there and your conduct will count in their eyes when it comes time for evaluations at work.

On to party ideas. Your biggest decision when it comes to the company party will be deciding what type of party you are going to have. Large entities throw big blowouts. Smaller companies, in my opinion, have more fun.

Now is the time to turn the tide on your boss. A great idea for a holiday party is to throw it at his or her house. Why? It feels less like a formal gathering and more like a party of friends. Just make sure you don't do anything stupid.

Of course, you are now going to have to come up with food for the festivities. Throwing a potluck isn't a bad idea as everyone has to get involved. If you have a budget to work with, call around to catering companies for some options.

With the festivities flowing, it is time to think about entertainment. You can hire a band, but the boss probably will not be too keen on having his landscaping trampled and angering the neighbors. Try a gift exchange or indoor DJ.

If you really want to think outside the box, turn the office party into an event. Take everyone to some event on the company. A friend of mine works for a company that took everyone to a Cirque de Soliel show. Wow!

At the end of the day, I suggest you try something different with your holiday party. Most people are sick and tired of banquet rooms and some form of chicken breast dinner. Been there. Done that. Go for something new. If it fails, at least you tried.

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Aazdak Alisimo writes articles on corporate event planning for CorporateEventPlannerforYou.com.

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