Join me in London on the Third Thursday of the month (March 15th). March 14, 2012
I'm a great fan of Meetups, and so I set up one of my own on the theme - "Stronger together" in our rapidly changing world. In typical Dadamac style I wasn't too sure about the details. I knew it would be an exploration of collaboration, and I knew what I wanted to do at the first meeting, but beyond that I was open to what might emerge.
We've now been going for six months. I can't speak for others in the group, but I certainly appreciate the relationships of understanding and trust that are developing with other people in the group. The group is gradually beginning to develop an identity, and I'm delighted at the quality of the conversations that we have there. We are not a large group, and the small numbers work well, helping us to get to know each other. New members are welcome. Click this link to join us:
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This is the announcement I posted about our March meeting:
Collaboration Conversations
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 6:45 PM
This is our sixth month of meeting - so we're half way to an anniversary.
It seems like a good time to make a special space for conversations between us all (members old and new).
We can look at:
- Where we are now (as individuals and as a group)
- What we hope to be doing
- How the group can help
- Collaborations that have started to happen since we started to meet
- And so on.
It won't be an interrogation! But for people who do want to say how things are going, and any issues arising, this will be an ideal opportunity. We'll share our current ideas, hopes, and experiences and explore how we can continue to be "stronger together" in our rapidly changing world. Let me know if there is anything you'd particularly like time set aside for during the evening.
I'm thinking this may be a useful approach for the next few meetings - so that we can develop a "usual way of doing things" that is helpful to everybody. I've booked Central Station for the Third Thursday of the month for another three months (through til June) so that we can easily have ongoing conversations.
Arrangements as usual. Meet upstairs from 6.30 pm for a 6.45 start. We'll start with a clear focus to get things started and help people to know each other, and then allow plenty of time for conversation to flow. We'll end officially around 9pm, but we have the room until 10.30, so there is no need to hurry away.