subject: Training venues: London or out of town? [print this page] Training venues: London or out of town? Training venues: London or out of town?
Plenty of blue-chip, corporate clients often consider training and conference venues which are located out of town; in former castles and country homes, for example. The theory being that pleasant, peaceful surroundings are conducive to work. But there are drawbacks to using such training venues.
London, for example makes more logistical sense. For businesses such as Assist KD, specialist IT training company, holding training programmes in Mayfair means attendees have a buzzing, central location that everyone can get to relatively easily. Likewise, if your company is within the M25 periphery, having a training venues in London means most staff will not have to be accommodated in hotels as they are close enough to return home from training. Locations such as Mayfair offer smart restaurants and shops, which, far from being a distraction, give attendees some much needed relief during breaks and a chance to stay focused. Mayfair is also a highly aspirational location which adds to the value and attraction of the courses.
Of course, you'll still need to choose with care. You're looking for a training venue with professional and helpful staff, excellent technical support and smart, well equipped training rooms. Mayfair has a limited number of such venues, but one which stands out is at One Heddon Street which has been serving the needs of corporate clients with discreet, superbly equipped rooms along with flexibility and transparent terms. All of which means that a central London location such as Mayfair, could actually by more accessible, more inspirational - and ensure your training programme doesn't break the budget.