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[{"user_id": 31862, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312133740.455538, "message": "goal-setting session is valuable, but bring it into tangible next steps. Make it shorter? Do it in small groups? Accountability buddies?", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759513}, {"user_id": 31862, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312134121.583621, "message": "don't offer seats to organizational partners - Laura", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759546}, {"user_id": 31862, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312133052.581959, "message": "Breakout: make it available to pick 2 of 3 speakers - Ron", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759454}, {"user_id": 39101, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312128970.5267341, "message": "Today we'd like to address the following topics:", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759137}, {"user_id": 31862, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312132402.5349121, "message": "structure the interactions; blend of programming + networking - Laura", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759400}, {"user_id": 39101, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312129062.8185129, "message": "1) Format of the sessions at the fellows summit (For example, should they be fellow led?  Led by outside experts?  Would you like to see case or problem solving sessions?)", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759146}, {"user_id": 39101, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312128936.1842761, "message": "Hey Everyone, welcome to the July 31st call!", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759133}, {"user_id": 39101, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312129240.256031, "message": "2) Format of the weekend and the agenda (For example, does it make sense to have a Monday session?  What is the right balance between sessions and free time?  Does 1hr session plus half hour break work for you?)", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759154}, {"user_id": 39101, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312129260.6181951, "message": "3) What topics would you like to see covered during the fellow summit?", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759156}, {"user_id": 39103, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312132055.778157, "message": "Speakers I\u2019d like to see:\n \tR. Paul Herman (http://www.linkedin.com/in/rpaulh)\n \tEJ Wensing (http://www.justmeans.com/editorialauthor/285.html)\n\nTopics:\nProblem solving existing issues\nMore free time \u2013 1 hr on, half hour off\n\u2018wealth of knowledge in the room\u2019\n\n2 min pitch \u2013 issue you\u2019re facing rather than starting a company\u2026\n\u2018how to get to the next breakthrough\u2019\n\nWhat to do\nNo cases\u2026 just focus on what we\u2019re working on\n\nMix of Fellow-led and speaker-led sessions\n", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759372}, {"user_id": 39103, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312133425.774718, "message": "Gotta run guys - everything so far sounds good and I can't wait for the Summit! - Katharine", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759486}, {"user_id": 39103, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312132433.186945, "message": "2 weeks before the Summit \u2013 survey people about what they want to work on, e.g.\n-Issues with team building\n-Fundraising\n-Burnout\n-Leading people\n-Getting volunteers/stakeholders to be accountable to their commitments\n-Getting buy-in from senior leaders (Intrapreneurs)\n", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759404}, {"user_id": 39103, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312132576.4141979, "message": "I agree with Laura - a mix of programming and networking is good", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759421}, {"user_id": 39103, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312132644.1300621, "message": "Having a menu of choices for skills/workshops is good", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759427}, {"user_id": 31862, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312133114.1647041, "message": "Break out the day w/ more socializing; sessions can go 'till 7pm - Ron", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759466}, {"user_id": 31862, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312133122.658169, "message": "Sessions on Monday are okay - Ron & Katharine", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759467}, {"user_id": 31862, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312133453.7576749, "message": "topics: role of government in creating an enabling environment; role of government in scaling - Laura", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759493}, {"user_id": 31862, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312133052.8626621, "message": "Ideas market place for everyone to get up for 60 seconds but it's not a contest - Laura", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759455}, {"user_id": 31862, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312133053.137979, "message": "Poking holes session - Paige", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759456}, {"user_id": 31862, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312133572.9805861, "message": "personal finance - Ron", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759501}, {"user_id": 31862, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312133432.7896609, "message": "thanks!", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759489}, {"user_id": 31862, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312133523.1870141, "message": "when to switch careers? - Ron", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759499}, {"user_id": 31862, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312133753.9135289, "message": "personal career coach / goal setting one-on-one during breaks? - Laura", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759516}, {"user_id": 31862, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312133989.6846709, "message": "guests are okay as long as they're contributing something; in kind or financial - Laura & Ron", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759532}, {"user_id": 31862, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312134206.933984, "message": "how can we get this sold out? class competition? - Laura", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1759554}, {"user_id": 39101, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312165139.000278, "message": "Conversation Summary \u2013 July 31st\n\n1.\tFormat of the Sessions\n\u2022\tSeveral people liked the mix of types of sessions at last year\u2019s Fellow\u2019s Summit.  This included skills-based sessions, group projects, breakout discussions based on affinity, and the inspirational/goal-setting speaker.\n\u2022\tIdeally, people would like to see a mix of lectures and hands-on learning.  There was some debate as to whether or not a \u201ccase\u201d would be a good format, but general consensus came down to the thought that doing a team project or small-group exercise of sorts (example, working for an hour on a design problem, similar to last year) would be helpful as it creates a different sort of bond between fellows.\n\u2022\tSeveral people liked having a menu of skill sessions to choose from.  One recommendation was have three speakers and two sessions, so you could go to at least two of the three speakers.  \n\u2022\tPeople would like to see the ideas marketplace but would prefer that it not have the competitive aspect to it and rather just be a place for people to present what they are working on to spur conversation and connections later.\n\u2022\tSome folks would like to see a \u201cPoking Holes\u201d type event where two or three fellows present relatively full enterprise ideas and the audience gives feedback and suggestions.\n\u2022\tHave the inspirational/goal-setting speaker have time later in the day for people to have 15 minute one on one sessions.\n\u2022\tHave time to brainstorm solutions for problems that are common across enterprises.\n\n2.\tFormat of the Weekend\n\u2022\tPeople would like to see a session on Monday, especially for those who cannot make Saturday for religious reasons. \n\u2022\tMonday could potentially include a tour or doing fun things in DC.\n\u2022\t9 am start time both days (Paige advocates for 10 am on Sunday).  Ron would want it to go as late as possible.\n\u2022\tVisitors can come to the summit especially if they are important partners.  Open DC receptions to other partners.\n\n3.\tTopics:\n\u2022\tWhat is the role of government in fostering early stage innovation?\n\u2022\tScaling enterprises and the role of government\n\u2022\tWhere is the social sector now?  How does the financial market affect or impact the sector?\n\u2022\tWhen is the right time to take a risk or make a leap?\n\u2022\tGoal setting and Inspirational\n\u2022\tSpecific Skills:\no\tPersonal Finance\no\tPublic Speaking\no\tManaging Business Finances\no\tTime Management/Organization/Information Overload\no\tSales\no\tDealing with grumpy people/communication\no\tTeam Dynamics (Five Dysfunctions of a Team)\n\n4.\tOther \n\u2022\tCreate an incentive for classes to get people to go to the summit by creating a \u201ccompetition\u201d of sorts, where if you win (i.e. are most represented at the summit) you get $1,000 donated to SB on your behalf.\n\u2022\tCreate a Facebook invite so people know who is coming in advance, but have a list serv for after the summit.\n\u2022\tHave a sense of what will be covered at the summit before people get there (but no homework/extra reading before hand).\n", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1762395}, {"user_id": 39188, "stars": [], "topic_id": 40339, "date_created": 1312288260.3142011, "message": "Thanks for these notes! Some feedback and other quick ideas based on my read-through :: I like the personal finance suggestion from Ron and also the suggestion to do ideas marketplace not as a competition and more as a \"I need the next breakthrough\" rather than starting a company. It might be interesting to have a couplet of sessions that drive you to create a personal deliverable (i.e., something you've been working on, or have been meaning to start working on -- in my case, an updated cover letter) that you work on during the summit and have to share with your group after a working sessions during the day + a night on your own. Then you would share with your working session group the following day so that you are accountable. Thanks for all of the ideas and planning you all have done!", "group_id": 10712, "id": 1774247}]