A Corporate Think Tank Session Away From the Office

A Corporate Think Tank Session Away From the Office

Every company needs some time for strategic thinking to choke out the technical issues that may affect the health of the organization. That is why a candid conversation among the members of your leadership team in your firm is essential, at least once in a while.

Well, the best way of bringing together motivated staff whose primary interest is to solve problems is through a think tank session. Villa Ragusa provides the best environment away from the office for investigating and diagnosing problems.

So, What Do We Have to Offer?

Sufficient Space for the Corporate Staff

The event space at Villa Ragusa is entirely sufficient for small groups as well as groups of up to 650 people. Sometimes, it is necessary to examine the current problem management process, and a classy venue helps create the right environment for change thinking.

A granite foyer, marble columns, and natural woodwork, not to mention a balcony that wraps around the meeting space, are motivating. It will keep the conversation flowing in the right direction, without interruptions. The event space has sufficient natural lighting and a relaxing environment to keep the agenda tight.

Professional Catering

Professional catering is available to spice up the sessions. Our breakfast and luncheon menu has a variety of options to suit the preferences of those in attendance. We are happy to customize the menu that your technical and business leaders will appreciate.

A variety of hor d’oeuvres and buffet-style dinner menus is at your disposal. Villa Ragusa can accommodate whatever request you have to make the session as comfortable as possible. We also have a full range of wine, soft drinks, beer, and cocktails to suit your change champions.

Your group can focus on problem-solving while our event organizers take care of the rest.

Luncheon Etiquette to Ensure You Leave Behind a Good Impression

Luncheon Etiquette to Ensure You Leave Behind a Good Impression

When you’ll be attending a business luncheon, it is always a good idea to brush up on the etiquette for such a meeting. You will probably find a thing or two you’re doing that you shouldn’t. At any rate, if you are usually stressed about such events, this should give you a new sense of confidence.

Luncheon

Luncheons have their own rules of order, just like any business meeting. Here are some tips to help you leave behind a professional memory in your business associates’ minds.

When to Sit

When the host sits, you sit.

The Napkin

Again, keep your eye on your host. When all are seated and your host puts the napkin in the lap, you shall follow the lead.

Your Phone

This is the point at which you shut your phone off – not vibrate – shut it completely off.

Menu

Your conversation with the wait staff should be short and to the point. Order quickly, so that they can move on. Do avoid ordering the most expensive item or the messy items like crab legs.

Cocktails

Pass altogether on adult beverages or limit yourself to one.

Forks

The rule is to eat from the outside in. The outside fork is the salad fork, which is removed with the salad plate when you’re finished eating it. The next fork in line is the dinner fork.

Water Glass

Your beverage glasses are on the right side of your plate.

Rolls

Your bread plate is the one on the left side of your plate.

Dipping

Never dip your food into the community sauce or salsa bowl. Put some on your plate. Then dip.

Finish

Put your fork prongs down onto your plate at a 4 o’clock position. This signals the waiter to remove it.

Enjoy

Luncheons can be stressful, but after you’ve attended many, the etiquette gets easier to remember and the stress goes away.

Villa Ragusa Offers Everything Needed in Corporate Event Meeting Space

Villa Ragusa Offers Everything Needed in Corporate Event Meeting Space

Your corporate event needs adequate space, flexible room sizes and many catering options. Villa Ragusa takes care of all of the meeting space details and serving staff for your fundraiser, conference or corporate party.

Meeting Space

Your meeting space doesn’t have to be bland and sectioned off with plastic curtains on runners. Your event can happen in a beautiful space full of architectural details. And really, when the meeting counts, the building where you have it speaks a lot about your company.

Villa Ragusa is a reconditioned bank building that has many design features found in European buildings. Our building was originally a bank, so you’ll find large marble columns, a grand staircase, and large, airy rooms with outdoor balconies. When you need to make a large impression, the Villa Ragusa gives you a head start. From the moment your staff, employees and guests walk through the door, they know they are in for a luxurious event.

Many sizes of events can be arranged in the rooms of our banquet hall, up to 600 people. Catering is available onsite and there are many choices in buffet and seated meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack breaks in between.

The Bay Area has very real parking issues, but this isn’t an issue at Villa Ragusa. There is always ample parking available around our building for small events and overflow parking in a free multi-level parking facility next door.

Our staff can help you plan your corporate event in our meeting space from decorations to meals and beverages. Browse our corporate event information.