The BizSIG is dedicated to helping talent development consultants (both internal and external) distinguish themselves in a crowded field. They're applying the lessons learned from Peter Block's Flawless Consulting to an actual client -- the ATD-Orange County Chapter itself.
We met last week, and discussed (among other things) the following:
Our project with the Chapter is working towards a desired outcome of 'strengthening the chapter by adding greater value for members.' However, the group is struggling with defining action steps to that desired outcome.
Usually consulting projects are project based (increase market share, cut costs, re-organize organizational structure) and the board spectrum of this outcome leaves an enormous amount of options: from membership, to chapter programs, to the value of member benefits such as the Member Profile and the Job Board.
Additionally, the organization is viable and it has structure, support, and finances to continue operations for the foreseeable future without ever mentioning the word ‘change’. So what is this project all about?
The project is about innovation for talent development – your professional development – and discovering the path for you and others.
Recognizing that, we note that innovation requires an investment of time, engagement, and resources. Since ATD-OC is a volunteer organization, organizing groups to take action on any innovative ideas proposed by the BizSIG team will be a critical step.
If you'd like to get in on this project while it's still in the forming stages, there's plenty of opportunity! We're meeting again in February, where the topic of discussion will be 'Discovery and Dialogue,' and we'll seek to define and commit to a success step for our client.
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