Being strategic. It has long been this mythical land that HR professionals have sought to find. There have long been aspirational phrases like “seat at the table” that support this elusive gold ring.

What if I told you that this approach has never been, and will never be, successful? You can be strategic in your role without (1) Having a title at a certain level in your company and (2) Waiting for some 2-day offsite retreat to do the annual strategic planning session (which also is ineffective.) Can you tell I’m a bit slanted on this topic ??

Let’s get together in July to discuss the topic – “How to be Intentionally Strategic all the time !!”

We’ll meet on Tuesday, 7/2/24 from 8:30am to 9:30am at Scarlet Oaks. (directions are below) – Please note that we may be in the regular cafeteria or the Annex (where we normally meet – Just like last month.) Just look for me and I’ll direct you to the right place !!

Part of my strategic approach to the Roundtable as I enter my 25th year as facilitator is to ask you to RSVP by sending me an email at: sbrowne@larosas.com to let me know if you can make it. It would be great to have you there !!

Thanks – Steve

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Instructions for the HR Roundtable at Scarlet Oaks:

• The HR Roundtable is open to one and all !!  The meeting has an HR/Business focus each month and we get together to discuss that topic as well as network.  So, if you’re in HR, are a small business owner, are a resource partner who works with HR folks, a professional in transition, etc. – you are welcome to attend the Roundtable !!

• The “dress” for the Roundtable is business casual. We’re not very formal and you’ll be fine however you dress. It’s more important to have you come and attend the forum.

• Please come in and sign in for the Roundtable.  Note that if you go to any other Great Oaks door, you’ll be asked to have a picture ID and you will receive a Visitors badge as part of their security system.

• Chances are I’ll be outside to greet you and welcome you to the Roundtable so you can find the right door to come and join the forum.

• If you’re someone in transition, feel free to bring five (5) copies of your resume to put out at our Resume Table. Make sure to staple them if you have multiple pages.

Directions to the HR Roundtable at Scarlet Oaks:

• From I-71: Take I-275 West to Mosteller Road (Exit #44); From I-75: Take I-275 East to Mosteller Road (Exit #44)

• Turn Left (south) onto Mosteller Road.

• Turn Left at the 1st traffic light onto East Kemper Road.

• The Entrance to the Great Oaks campus is 0.7 miles on the Left at the 3rd traffic light.

• Turn left onto Enterprise Drive and go straight past the gateway entrance.

• Go to the Parking Lot in front of the High School.

• The entrance for the Annex by the cafeteria is to the left of the campus’s Main Entrance.

• The street address is 110 Great Oaks Drive (at 3254 E. Kemper Road).  Here is a link for a map of the Scarlet Oaks campus. - http://mapq.st/2i6LBRD