1. Remember our purpose: We collectively create an environment which fosters thoughtful conversation, encouraging personal and professional growth.
2. Collectively means we do this together – we rely on each other – we trust each other.
3. Create means we’re bringing something new into existence – each and every conversation.
4. Environment means everything in the room – from the physical room itself to the mood and energy alive in the room.
5. Foster means we set it up so conversation and people thrive.
6. Thoughtful means new thinking that opens new doors.
7. Conversation means talking and listening, honoring each other, sharing and caring.
8. Encouraging means holding a space for others to succeed.
9. Personal and professional means our lives are integrated.
10. Growth means change – positive change.
Traditions to include
• Introductions
• Meaningful questions
• What I need today is…
• Announcements
Selecting a topic
• Something you’re passionate about
• Something you’re knowledgeable about
• Something that fits the group’s purpose
Tips
• Select topic early
• Think, read, talk about your topic so it grows on you
• Write a key question to open the conversation
• Write a couple follow-up questions to foster deeper conversation
• Ask for help
• Remember: we love to talk – just get us started and let us go!