My Director Just Put Me in Charge

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Discussion Overview

This thread revolves around a participant's experience of being put in charge of an upcoming cluster meeting by their Director. The conversation includes expressions of support, ideas for the meeting, and personal anecdotes related to past meetings.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses excitement about being entrusted with organizing the cluster meeting and shares their responsibilities, including sending reminders and coordinating recipes.
  • Another participant congratulates the organizer and expresses confidence in their abilities.
  • Several users discuss the meeting's focus on new recipes, Conference tips, and product selling ideas, noting the laid-back nature of their meetings.
  • One participant shares their experience with past meeting activities, including a "Recipes on Parade" theme and group discussions centered around cookware.
  • Another participant appreciates a specific recruiting line related to stainless steel cookware and plans to use it in the upcoming meeting.
  • One participant invites the organizer to join their TEAM training session, fostering a sense of community support.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

General agreement exists regarding the supportive atmosphere and collaborative nature of the upcoming meeting, though no clear consensus emerges on how to handle the attendance of semi-active members.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and informal practices within the consultant community, emphasizing the collaborative spirit of cluster meetings.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights into organizing cluster meetings and sharing experiences related to meeting dynamics may find this thread useful.

chefann
chefann
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Ahhh!

My Director just put me in charge (essentially) of our August cluster meeting, which is next Friday. Her family vacation got moved around, and she's leaving today, and won't be back until a few hours before the meeting.

Mostly, I'm sending out reminder email and coordinating the recipes so we don't have duplicates or too much food. But I'm so honored that she trusts me that much.

I :love: my Director!
 
If anyone can do it, you can Ann! What an honor! Congrats!;) :D
 
What are you doing for your meeting?
 
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She wants to do new recipes, Conference tips, and ideas for selling new products, so I'll just ask people to bring ideas. Our meetings are pretty laid-back. The hardest part will be coordinating food, as there are a bunch of semi-active folks in the cluster who won't commit to coming (and probably won't show up), but will RSVP with a "maybe."
 
Just consider in Boot Camp for directorship!! LOL!!! You will be great I am sure!! Don't sweat it!!! :thumbup:
 
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I'm not worried - just thinking that I'd better get notes out tonight. (I can access my home email account from here, but can't access it in a way that I can send a nicely formatted note.)

Luckily, with the topics Cindy wants to cover, there won't actually be a lot of work prep-wise. It'll mostly be telling people to come with ideas to share.
 
chefann said:
She wants to do new recipes, Conference tips, and ideas for selling new products, so I'll just ask people to bring ideas. Our meetings are pretty laid-back. The hardest part will be coordinating food, as there are a bunch of semi-active folks in the cluster who won't commit to coming (and probably won't show up), but will RSVP with a "maybe."
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Oooo... we always do that for the first meeting after samples come out... we call it Recipes on Parade. YUM!!!

We had someone do their knife show talk. We also divided into two groups and using the cookware as the focus - we had to sell the other group on our cookware, come up with booking and recruiting lines. One group got executive and the other got stainless (my group). Our stainless recuiting line was, "Our new Stainless Steel cookware is so shiny that you can see yourself in it. Can't you just see yourself in your new PC business?"
 
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katie0128 said:
Our stainless recuiting line was, "Our new Stainless Steel cookware is so shiny that you can see yourself in it. Can't you just see yourself in your new PC business?"
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:thumbup: Ohh, I like that! I'm taking that line to the meeting! (Can you see me writing it down?)
 
chefann said:
:thumbup: Ohh, I like that! I'm taking that line to the meeting! (Can you see me writing it down?)
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No, but I can see you printing the page...
 
Woo-hoo Ann! You're going to be great! My TEAM training is Tuesday night at 7pm if you want to join us! Let me know...

Who's your director?
 
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Colleen, I'd love to join you! Can I bring something?

My director is Cindy Bottiaux. We're in Sue Burkhardt's group. (BTW- I saw you on the dist. list on a forward from Sue the other day. :) )
 
Ann - I'd LOVE for you to come! Feel free to bring something if you want but it's not necessary! I'm going to send you the evite! :)
 

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What does it mean when my Director puts me in charge?

When your Director puts you in charge, it typically means that you have been given a leadership role within your team or organization. This could involve overseeing team activities, mentoring new consultants, or managing specific projects. It’s an opportunity for you to develop your leadership skills and contribute to the growth of your team.

What are my responsibilities as the person in charge?

Your responsibilities may include organizing team meetings, providing support and training to new team members, setting goals for the team, and ensuring that everyone is motivated and on track to meet their targets. Communication and collaboration with your Director and team members will also be key aspects of your role.

How can I effectively lead my team?

To effectively lead your team, focus on building strong relationships with team members, actively listen to their concerns, and provide constructive feedback. Set clear expectations and goals, and encourage open communication. Additionally, recognize and celebrate team achievements to foster a positive and motivating environment.

What should I do if I encounter challenges in my new role?

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