thanks for the first meeting!

Thank you to everyone who came and participated in a lively conversation at our first meeting.  I appreciated the solid start on the article, and then the open conversation about people's work and career paths. I also appreciated learning how I could help people by looking out for the right opportunities to pass on..... I trust the rest of the folks enjoyed it too. 

Looking forward to our next meeting in January -  watch this space - and submit an article if you like!

Tonight @7pm - Hotel Red

See you tonight at 7pm...  I have received a few RSVPs so I'm looking forward to it!

if you need more info -  Michelle's cell 608 345 8897

"Conversation convenors" can increase knowledge flow + transparency

Another potential article for discussion: 

I liked the idea behind this blog by Katrina Pugh - author of Sharing Hidden Know-How: How Managers Solve Thorny Problems With the Knowledge Jam 

Permalink: http://amzn.com/0470876816

Katrina (Kate) PughAdvice to bank CEOs: Your banks are too big to stale. Make the knowledge flow. (Reuters) http://lnkd.in/wPWze6

While I like the encouragement - I suggest the author might have "buried the lead" as they say. In approach #3 : "...Look for those who are good at bringing people together, have good networks, and are inherently curious". I think that CURIOUSITY is the key to airing the house, and gaining transparency. Instead of hoping that CEOs ask "what are the blind spots?", let's rally around the curious people and set them to work on asking questions and solving problems... something they're wired to do. Let's make curiosity a prerequisite for the c-suite!

Meeting set: Thurs Oct 27th 7pm Hotel Red

Okay - all set - we have votes for the last Thursday in October -the 27th.  Let's meet at Hotel Red at 7pm.  http://hotelred.com/

Please RSVP in the comments section, so we know who to watch for!
Here is our article (thanks to Patty):
Now That People Finally Matter To Businesses, HR Is The Next Big Thing http://www.fastcompany.com/1783518/hr-is-the-next-big-thing

Hi all  - I rec'd an article suggestion from Patty Glines - sounds like the age old question we all want to show the CEO and COO how to answer, doesn't it!   

Any thoughts?
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LinkedIn Groups

Group: MOD Squad Discussion:Following up from Friday's MOD Squad - re: idea for an Article Group Hi Michelle - Count me in! I saw this article (more of a lengthy blog post) today in Fast Company that could be good for discussion: Now That People Finally Matter To Businesses, HR Is The Next Big Thing http://www.fastcompany.com/1783518/hr-is-the-next-big-thing ---------- ---------

after you've voted above.... any article suggestions?

Any burning topics you want to cover at the idea circle/conversation group/wine and whine? 

Please use the comment box here to sugggest articles and weigh in on the ideas....  looking forward to it! 

As a starting point.. I noted there was some interest in the topic of "generational differences.. fact or fiction".... if we have enough interest, we could go with that and ask if someone wanted to submit a link to an article...