Program Brainstorming

Here is a program meeting idea I received from Ricardo Sierra at Hawk Circle that I'm posting for consideration:

Hey, here is an idea for the program in December: What if we got the group together in a large room, or breakout rooms, and divided the groups into Needs. Some Directors who have some expertise in certain areas, could be part of a panel, to give help, advice, support or encouragement to others. Then, they could be part of a discussion group to help in their particular area of need or support. Maybe we could see if we could start as a large group in the morning, then break out into the smaller groups based on needs, then have lunch and then switch again, choosing other groups, with a final ending and dessert or whatever.

The other thought I would throw out there is some professional development on a personal level for directors, such as 'Are you creating your own roadblocks to success?' type of program. Have you read the whole 'Leadership and Self Deception' series? I took a course from them after reading the books and listening to the tapes, and really got a lot out of their work at the Arbinger Institute, and I got a tremendous amount out of it..... That could be a great way to offer something more personal around the holidays, etc....Anyway, it would be great to keep the ideas flowing, so we will see what feels right, and it will all work out!