— Experimentation, Business Relationships

Speaker: Arlyne Diamond
Meeting Date: Thursday, December 6, 2012
Time: 6.00 pm Networking; 6:30 pm Management Forum/Guided Networking; 7:00 pm sandwich dinner; 7:30 pm Presentation
Location: RAMADA Silicon Valley

Summary:
Management Forum / Guided Networking: Bring Your Management Challenge; Arrive by 6:30 PM to join this exciting Management Forum. Following informal networking is a guided discussion typically related to the topic of the evening’s after dinner talk, or of general Technology Management interest.
Light Dinner: This month we’re continuing with our light dinner format — typically sandwiches, salad, drinks, and cookie or similar light dinner.

Presentation: Leading for Creativity
CEO’s say they want it – blame HR and Management for stifling it.  Managers say they are caught in the middle of the sandwich – having deliverables to deliver on time and within budget.  No time for creativity or experimentation – just get the job done.

In this talk, Dr. ArLyne Diamond will share her research on “Managing for Creativity” with C level executives here in Silicon Valley, and experiences as to how we stifle creativity.  She will be offering suggestions for building the type of personal, educational and business relationships that encourage creativity.

Time permitting, there will be some fun table-top activities to grow creatively.

Bio:
ArLyne Diamond, Ph.D. is an internationally known writer, consultant and public speaker who has appeared frequently on radio and TV.  More about her is available on her website:  www.DiamondAssociates.net.