what’s her name again? amelia? andrea?
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What’s hername again?
Amelia? Andrea?
Huh. I thought she
was a student
Maybe she’s that new person
at Music Lib.
Isn’t she onthe Media Committee?
1 Restaurant. 2 Hours. 43 Colleagues.How speed networking can enhance workplace climate.
Jamie GoodfellowAmanda KellyMeagan Stanley
The Monster
Photo credits: Rayanne Tipert
Workplace Climate• January 2013: All-staff workshop held to collect feedback
from staff on areas for development for workplace climate, attended by approximately 100 staff members.
• Staff indicated a desire for a) a better understanding of the work of others b) a desire for more social interaction with staff
• October 2013: Call-our for volunteers to organize speed networking event.
Let the planning begin…Budget
Event Logistics
Invitations and RSVP’s
Venue and Menu
Event Planning Team:Jamie Goodfellow, Martine Jezek,
Amanda Kelly, Meagan Stanley
• Lunch hour event?• How much food do
we order?• $400 = $800
The Masterpiece
Going over Rules…
The Question Jars
Assessment• 70% response rate
1 Not Very Well
2 3 4 5 Very Well0
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How well did the event help to promote a greater awareness of your colleagues and the work they do?
% Re...
Feedback
What did you enjoy most about the event?
“Laughter, commonalities, lightbulb moments in learning
something new about some one.”
“Speaking with people I have only known by name”
“…mingling with fellow staff to learn abouttheir lives and work activities”
“…meeting new people, putting faces to names, and seeing familiar faces as well.”
Tips & Insight
• Be ready for a great turnout• Generating questions: harder than you think• Prepare ahead• Ready, set, repeat!
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