Every day we go to work, we jump into a flurry of activity !! We expect it. If we were honest with ourselves, we yearn for it. Sure, we also complain about the incessant pace of work at the same time, but it’s become the language of work.

Is that a good thing? We live in workplaces where activity is valued and rewarded regardless of whether it’s value-added or not. I’ve never seen “busyness” listed in anyone’s roles and responsibilities, but it seems to be the one common factor every position possesses. What would happen if we slowed down? What would our decisions look like if we paused, assessed, considered, and then moved in a measured way?

There’s a concept called “Second-level Thinking,” which is the discipline of slowing down in order to move forward more strategically and thoughtfully. It’s the opposite of flurried activity. We should get together and discuss this !!

The topic for the October HR Roundtable is – “Slowing Down in Order to Move Forward (Implementing 2nd Level Thinking).”

We’re gathering on Tuesday, 10/7/25 from 8:30am to 9:30am at Scarlet Oaks. (directions are below.) We will meet in the Annex (right next to the cafeteria).

Please pause for a moment from your hurriedness and RSVP by sending me an email to - sbrowne@larosas.com to let me know if you can attend. I hope you can !!

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 Visitor's 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 to a map of the Scarlet Oaks campus. - https://maps.app.goo.gl/n6sgjKoVg5S5z5aU7