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In a recent membership survey, 88% of Project SAME participants rated the programs as either consistently good or excellent, and 100% of participants reported liking the meeting’s format. Here is a sample of their comments:
"I like the meetings and presenters; I always learn something and it’s free."
"These well-coordinated meetings have provided me with useful information first as a job seeker, and second as a recruiter. "
"I like the meeting format and the advance notice of topics."
"I'm very happy with Project Same."
"Great venue to network and learn what's going on in HR."
"The content is exceptional."
"Great ideas well presented."
"Great forum! It’s always worth my time coming."
"Content was great, wonderful experience; I look forward to attending again."
"Well presented, fast moving & highly informative."
"Excellent program, right on target."
"Fun and informative." |
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June 12: Effective Feedback: More Than "Evaluation", More Than a "Once-A-Year" Ritual
- What, according to some research, is the #1 reason for performance problems in the workplace?
- What do executives in some of the world's best companies see as an important key to their success?
- How important is your "mindset" when it comes to "feedback?
- How does "feedback" affect employee engagement?
- "Resilience" and Feedback
- A Double-Entendre: What gets in the way?
- A Broader Canvas: Effective Feedback and Organizational Learning
 Bob Kline is an associate faculty member at Johns Hopkins University and a former DoD senior executive, who specializes in organizational development efforts and tailored training activities.
September 11: What You Should Expect from a Retained Search Firm
- What am I paying for? What am I not paying for?
- What are the differences between a retained firm and a contingent one?
- How much should I expect a retained firm to want to "drive"?
- When should I expect to see candidates? How many will I see?
- What are administrative fees?
 Derek Wilkinson, Senior Vice President & Principal, Slayton Search Partners, will explain all this - and more. At Slayton, Derek specializes in finance and accounting executive searches across industries. His clients range from Fortune 500 and private equity portfolio companies, to educational institutions and not-for-profit organizations. Derek’s 13 years experience in the search industry have allowed him to develop a depth and breadth of knowledge and national perspective across industry verticals. His success and experience are built on unique consultative approach, insight and intuition to understand quickly an organization’s dynamics and day-to-day operations of business. Derek has a proven ability to identify leadership – from the C-Suite to high-potential – that is best environmentally suited to a client’s needs.
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Project SAME is an open forum of HR executives, corporate recruiters, and
employment representatives who meet monthly to learn new ideas, explore best
practices, discuss professional concerns, share recruiting challenges, and
discuss opportunities in HR.
Eligibility Requirements:
Membership is free and open to all HR professionals. Meetings are also free and
are usually held the second Thursday of each month from 3 to 5 pm.
Sign up for meeting announcements.
As a courtesy to both our hosts and our guest speakers, please RSVP.
Seating is limited to 40.
Location:
Unless otherwise announced, meetings are held at the Rockville campus of Montgomery College, in
the Humanities Building, Room 9. Parking is free during the meeting in any valid student (white lines) space; please do not park in staff/faculty spaces (yellow lines). Ticketing is suspended during our meetings. (Please note that Room 9, although above
ground, is considered the "basement" level of the building and has a separate
side entrance).
Meeting cancellation policy:
Project SAME follows the Montgomery College Policy. Either check www.montgomerycollege.edu or call 301-279-5000 to see if the college is open. If the college is open, we’ll be meeting.
All participants are encouraged to bring business cards, copies of job
openings, resumes, event announcements, and resources to share. Each meeting has
a resource table which is available to all participants.
Enhanced Networking Opportunities:
In addition to networking opportunities at our meetings, Project SAME offers
enhanced networking through LinkedIn - the leading professional networking tool
online, used by over 1,300,000 professionals worldwide. Even if you miss a
meeting, with LinkedIn, you can connect with other group members, learn about
new career opportunities and more. Access to special Project SAME features on
LinkedIn is free. Click here to check it out! |
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