what’s her name again? amelia? andrea?

What’s hername again?

Amelia? Andrea?

Huh. I thought she

was a student

Maybe she’s that new person

at Music Lib.

Isn’t she onthe Media Committee?

1 Restaurant. 2 Hours. 43 Colleagues.How speed networking can enhance workplace climate.

Jamie GoodfellowAmanda KellyMeagan Stanley

The Monster

Photo credits: Rayanne Tipert

Workplace Climate• January 2013: All-staff workshop held to collect feedback

from staff on areas for development for workplace climate, attended by approximately 100 staff members.

• Staff indicated a desire for a) a better 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

Event Logistics

Invitations and RSVP’s

Venue and Menu

Event Planning Team:Jamie Goodfellow, Martine Jezek,

Amanda Kelly, Meagan Stanley

• Lunch hour event?• How much food do

we order?• $400 = $800

The Masterpiece

Going over Rules…

The Question Jars

Assessment• 70% response rate

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How well did the event help to promote a greater awareness of your colleagues and the work they do?

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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!