Holiday party planning tends to sneak up on people. One week it is still year-end wrap-up, and the next someone asks, "So what are we doing for the holidays?" If that question just landed on your desk, you are in good shape. There is still time to plan a party your team will actually enjoy. Here is a simple timeline for company holiday parties in Raleigh, Durham and RTP, from first decisions to the day itself. Use it as a checklist, skip what does not apply, and adjust for th

Every December, the same thing happens at a lot of company holiday parties. People arrive, grab a plate, find the three coworkers they already know and stand in the same corner until it is polite to leave. The food was good. The venue was nice. But nobody really talked to anyone new. If you are planning a holiday party for a team in Raleigh, Durham or RTP this year, the goal is simple: give people a reason to mix. Here are ideas that do exactly that, with a few practical note