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What’s her name again? Amelia? Andrea?. Isn’t she on the Media Committee?. Maybe she’s that new person at Music Lib. Huh. I thought she was a student. 1 Restaurant. 2 Hours. 43 Colleagues. How speed networking can enhance workplace climate. Jamie Goodfellow Amanda Kelly
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What’s her name again? Amelia? Andrea? Isn’t she on the Media Committee? Maybe she’s that new person at Music Lib. Huh. I thought she was a student
1 Restaurant. 2 Hours. 43 Colleagues.How speed networking can enhance workplace climate. Jamie Goodfellow Amanda Kelly Meagan Stanley
The Monster Photo credits: RayanneTipert
Workplace Climate • January 2013: All-staff workshopheld to collect feedback from staff on areas for development for workplace climate, attended by approximately 100 staff members. • Staff indicated a desire for a) abetter 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 Invitations and RSVP’s • Lunch hour event? • How much food do we order? • $400 = $800 Event Planning Team:Jamie Goodfellow, Martine Jezek, Amanda Kelly, Meagan Stanley Event Logistics Venue and Menu
Assessment • 70% response rate
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!