VPE/CTO Community of Practice: FAQs

Why should I join the VPE / CTO Community of Practice?

The primary purpose of the Community of Practice is to provide VPEs and CTOs with an opportunity to network with other VPEs and CTOs. In many cases when you’re faced with a difficult business decision or problem, it may be similar to one that another person in the group has faced before. You benefit from the shared experience and knowledge in the group.

In addition you benefit from the knowledge and experience of the Partners. At least two Partners are always present at the monthly meetings to facilitate the meetings and provide their expertise as needed. In addition partners are available outside the meeting for consultation on specific issues.

The meetings provide time for presentations, interactions between members about business topics and an opportunity to socialize on an informal basis during the dinners.

How do the meetings work?

The purpose of the meetings is to discuss issues important to the members of that group. At the meetings, members are invited to introduce specific business issues that would benefit from consultation with the other members and/or the Partners. All the other members and the Partners present will act as a "Virtual Advisory Board" offering opinions, advice and referral contacts to potential other resources.

In addition, at the previous meeting or via e-mail the members may select topics for discussion. At the meeting, the time will be allocated for roundtable discussion of each selected topics. In some case one of the partners or a member may make a brief presentation on the topic before general discussion. In all cases the goal is to find specific solutions to real world questions or problems.

At the end of the meeting there is an open discussion to determine possible issues for the next meeting.

Where are the meetings held?

Meetings are hosted by the member companies in a rotating fashion. The host provides the meeting facilities, and lunch for the group. In addition, the hosting member is encouraged to do a host presentation about some aspect of the company's product line, operations, organization or other unique aspects of the company. This allows the members to gain deeper knowledge of their fellow member's companies.

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