Workgroups (chapters)
Nothing truly valuable can be achieved except by the unselfish cooperation of many individuals. - Einstein
Unlike many associations, the Center’s Workgroups don’t spend time on board stuff. Instead, they tackle important best practice problems. They update the standard practices which get posted in our Best Practices blog, The GMs Index and in LinkedIn. They have been recognized around the world. We're a community of collaborative problem-solvers.
Workgroups are members-only, but prospective members are welcome to try them: Contact the Center to learn about meetings near you. Join.
Typical activities
- Develop Best Practices
- Create “problem pairs” for off-line peer support
- Clarify key management terms for The GMs Index
- Create or test new 1-page tools for The GMs Toolkit
- Provide pro bono work or mentoring
- Enjoy social activities
Sessions and solutions
Our workgroups typically meet every other month for two hours. A facilitator handles the scheduling and notes. We try to use as little paper and email as possible.
We share solutions with blog posts or as briefings; a sample is at 2.6 Customer service. We're proud to provide our member-contributors with the recognition they deserve.
"I've belonged to dozens of associations and burnt hundreds of hours in administrative committee meetings. The Center's facilitated Workgroups let us work together to solve problems and share our solutions. It's really satisfying." – Brian Wagner, Carex