Take a look at the comments we had back after our first unconference if you don’t believe me:
“As an event it was nutritional, raw, the venue was stunningly basic almost brutal, the energy was maintained. There was progress, information exchange, connection and energy for the next opportunities to develop.
The ConnectingHR unconference I think exceeded everyone’s expectations. Informed, opinionated and still open minded people wanting to communicate and share the energy and passion to get good things done. I came back with a head full of things to think about and a longer list of thoughts to think about after that.”
Sarah Foster, Chief People Officer, Talis Information Ltd
“What played out at the ConnectingHR Unconference was nothing short of inspiring! The creative energy was palpable and what drove it was that every single (un)delegate was there for the same reason – to make a positive difference to others. I’d never experienced that kind of energy instantly ignite from a room full of strangers.
What did I come away with from the day? Well certainly no goody bags with pens, post-its and stress balls (thank god). More importantly what I did come away with was a head buzzing with potential and full of ideas for what I could bring back to the Business. The 3 things that stuck with from the day were community, collaboration and social media and the part all play in facilitating a more engaged workforce.”
Will Claire, HR Business Partner, figleaves.com
“I must admit for the first 10 minutes or so I wondered whether it was the maddest thing I had ever done! It was a real revelation though to see how an Unconference can work, how engaged and passionate the participants all were. What an amazing day it was! “
Alison Chisnell, Group HR Director, Informa Publishing
“As a result of the ConnectinghHR un-conference during the course of this week I have taken some action which has created change and energy across my organisation. It’s only a small change just now but it will grow and develop and people are excited by it, what’s more it was free! The catalyst for it was #CHRU and I am so glad I went.”
Ailsa Suttie, Group HR Director, Panther Group
Unlike our previous unconference, I’m not going to be facilitating – we’ve got plenty of other skilled people attending, and it’s important for the sake of the community that anyone who wants to do so gets the chance to participate in the design, organisation and facilitation of our events.
I’d therefore like to thank the skilled team who have been working with me and Gareth to design this unconference, and will be facilitating it this time around:
- Ailsa Suttie who I’ve just mentioned above
- Doug Shaw
- Klothilde Ganzer
- Charlie Duff
You can still book for the unconference at eventbrite.
And whether you’ll be attending or not, you’re welcome to submit a recent blog post for our special pre-#CHRU blog carnival that’ll we host at connectinghr.org next Tuesday. Just tweet or DM @connectinghr with a link to the post, or you can email me – see my details below.
PS Do you like our new logo? (I’m not sure myself, Gareth!).
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