Transitions is one of FountainBlue’s executive events, which cover today’s business, technology and leadership issues for high-tech, clean-tech and life-science decision-makers. FountainBlue is pleased to partner with ExecuNet Silicon Valley to chair Transitions events for 2006 and 2007.
FountainBlue's Transitions meetings provide networking, education and peer-to-peer support group is designed for senior executives in career transition as well as those seeking networking and educational opportunities with fellow senior professionals. The monthly topics for these events generally extend on the conversations initiated with the Connections event and feature interactive discussions with an industry expert, drawing on the collective experience of the group. For notes on previous meetings, visit the ExecuNet notes page http://www.fountainblue.biz/resources/execunetnotes.html.
Our monthly Transitions programs are held on the fourth Thursdays of the month from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Bay Café Clubhouse, 1875 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA. (It is just past Ming's Restaurant, on the left hand side, past the golf course, across from the golf shop.) Below is a typical agenda for the event.
ExecuNet Agenda -
11:30 - Networking and Registration; Please be seated by noon with your lunch.
12:00 - Welcome
12:10 - Introductions in numerical order (Background, Career Objectives, Thoughts on Topic)
1:00 - Stretch Break (optional)
1:15 - Facilitator Presentation
1:45 - Final Questions, Meeting Review and Next Meetings
2:00 - Close/Adjourn/Networking
This month's theme is Outsourcing.
This month's ExecuNet event is an extension of our Connections event of the month on the topic of outsourcing and offshoring. Facilitated by experienced outsourcing consultant Cindy Johnson, the event will feature the challenges and solutions shared by attendees, as well as suggestions and advice on outsourcing and offshoring best practices and trends.
Cindy will facilitate the discussion about our challenges and solutions in outsourcing, and give us guidance and suggestions on assessing the outsourcing needs of an organization and developing a sustainable plan for implementation.
To register, please visit .
Below is a list of our past and expected speakers for 2006 and 2007.