Thanks to everyone that helped make the Waltham event a success – from sponsors to presenters to attendees. As always I learned quite a bit myself. The first thing that comes to mind is “No one looks good in yellow” (thank you Ginger and Total Image Consultants!)
There was great discussion regarding the economy and where its going…and the subsequent effects on jobs, companies, and flexible situations. We got a great legislative update from Nikki Murphy, and regardless of your politics I think it is encouraging to see some of the steps and ideas that may turn into law, to make flexibility a part of the workplace for everyone.
I also was able to attend most of the session on entrepreneurship, and heard from Laura Tomasetti (360 Public Relations), Jo McChesney (Isis) and Julie Bergeron, representing Safety Partners. The discussion, led by Brenda Stanton (a great coach) included the advice that sometimes you just have to GO FOR IT. There were several folks in the group from the Hingham Coop, who spoke later – but everyone agreed that sometimes it may not seem wise, or prudent, to jump in with both feet – but sometimes you just have to do it and success will come! Inspiring for me and I hope it will lead to bigger and better for Detours and OnRamps.
The day before the event, I received an email invitation to a one-day webcast (that would mean a full day sitting in front of a computer, just listening!) It covered job hunting – resumes, interview skills, etc. The cost was the same as Detours, and having gone through the great day AT Detours (I didn’t join the webcast) I truly think the difference and the best part of a live event is the ability to touch base with others in the same boat, in a different boat, or just those sailing along – the human interaction piece is key!
Thanks to all who were there and we’re planning now for fall events – that’s plural, events, as Detours gets bigger and better! Please let us know if you’d like to see an event in your city. And if you were at an event, please let us know your success stories – through networking, onsite conversations, etc. Lastly, we are working on creating some networking groups – so stay tuned!
