Events
Twice a year, the Connected Commons hosts a Summit profiling the latest in social network science thinking and application of the ideas for a series of engaging discussions. In addition, the Commons Spotlight Series runs regular webinars to showcase the work of thought leaders and innovative case studies via webinars open to all. Lastly, quarterly online courses are available to teach you the core skills for organizational network analyses.
Events in August 2018–July 2019
- - Spotlight Series: Patagonia’s Culture of Collaboration - Where Purpose Leads and Mission Matters Most
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Spotlight Series: Patagonia’s Culture of Collaboration - Where Purpose Leads and Mission Matters MostFeaturing Chris Mason: September 13, 2018, at noon EST
Register HERE
At Patagonia, purpose leads rather than people and mission matters most of all. Our mission is simply: “save the planet” (something we aim to do by building the best products possible in ways that do as little harm to environment as possible and looking for ways to inspire other organizations to do the same). And as a certified “B Corporation” we also push ourselves to care radically for the people who live this mission out every day. Planet and people always precedes profits at Patagonia. Our approach to collaboration naturally flows from this missional focus, which provides both the “true north” for actions and the glue that binds teams together. Since purpose leads, not people, the primary role of “people leaders” becomes finding and attracting people who are already intensely passionate about this mission. Then leadership often means pointing people to the mission while stepping aside and finding a role to play alongside others in one of our many cross-functional, flat, and highly collaborative teams. Join us for a discussion of the ways collaboration can emerge out of company culture and – using Patagonia as a case study – ideas to further a culture of collaboration in your organization.
Chris Mason holds a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from DePaul University. His career has focused on the application of these principles to HR practices in companies large and small where he has led teams in the areas of Talent Management, Learning & Leadership Development, Compensation, and Human Capital Analytics. He currently heads up the global Talent Management, Compensation, & Workforce Analytics functions for Patagonia based in Ventura, CA. His passion is the reinvention of how we all work, with a focus on moving to much more dynamic, democratized, and datafied interactions enabled through new digital products and platforms.
Register HERE for this event to be held September 13, 2018, at 12:00 EST
- - Join us for our Fall Summit on Creating the Agile Organization in Pleasanton, CA
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Join us for our Fall Summit on Creating the Agile Organization in Pleasanton, CAWe welcome you to join us for our sixth summit on October 9th and 10th, outside San Francisco at Workday’s headquarters in Pleasanton, California. Our Fall Summit features a two-track format providing: 1) a half-day, open to all, featuring perspectives from fiveof the world’s top academic and applied thought leaders on the opportunities and imperatives of Creating the Agile Organization,and 2) an applied working session, for members only, to co-create new network-based solutions.
Details of the Summit are available here
Register HERE
- - Join us for our Fall Summit on Creating the Agile Organization in Pleasanton, CA
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Join us for our Fall Summit on Creating the Agile Organization in Pleasanton, CAWe welcome you to join us for our sixth summit on October 9th and 10th, outside San Francisco at Workday’s headquarters in Pleasanton, California. Our Fall Summit features a two-track format providing: 1) a half-day, open to all, featuring perspectives from fiveof the world’s top academic and applied thought leaders on the opportunities and imperatives of Creating the Agile Organization,and 2) an applied working session, for members only, to co-create new network-based solutions.
Details of the Summit are available here
Register HERE
2018 Member Summits
Spring Summit — Boston
May 15 & 16
Host: Babson College
Wellesley, Massachusetts
On May 15 and 16, people from approximately one hundred thought-leading organizations convened at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts for the spring Connected Commons Summit. It was kicked off with a fascinating field trip to the MIT Media Lab, and then alternated between presentations from thought leaders and discussions with member panels.
Fall Summit — San Francisco
October 9 & 10
Host: Workday
Pleasanton, California
"Creating the Agile Organization” will be the focus of the Connected Commons Summit on October 9 and 10. Hosted by Workday in Pleasanton, CA, the first half-day will be open to all, featuring perspectives from four top thought leaders, and the second day will be an applied working session, for members only, to co-create new network-based solutions.
2017 Member Summits
Spring Summit — Detroit
May 9 & 10
Host: General Motors
Detroit, Michigan
On May 15 and 16, people from approximately one hundred thought-leading organizations convened at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts for the spring Connected Commons Summit. It was kicked off with a fascinating field trip to the MIT Media Lab, and then alternated between presentations from thought leaders and member panel discussions.
Fall Summit — Seattle
October 10 & 11
Host: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Seattle, Washington
The October 10th and 11th Summit was hosted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle. The highlight of the first day was an amazing set of meetings on optimizing the potential of talent at Amazon. Day 2 was kicked off by Dr. Christakis discussing Social Networks for Good, followed by compelling member panels and case studies.
2015 & 2016 Member Summits
2015 Summit — Charlottesville
September 9 & 10
Host: University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
On September 9th and 10th, over 100 organizations attended the inaugural Connected Commons Summit hosted at the University of Virginia. It was a stimulating event that mixed real world applications of network thinking along a number of core dimensions. Presenters and discussion leaders included: Ron Burt, John Boudreau, Rob Cross, Andy Hargadon and Tammy Erikson.
2016 Summit — Boston
December 12 & 13
Host: Babson College
Wellesley, Massachusetts
The 2016 Connected Commons Summit was held at Babson College in beautiful Wellesley, Massachusetts. The summit was the capstone of an incredible year of breakthrough research, capability-building webinars and exciting press coverage. Presenters and discussion leaders included: Rob Cross, Tom Davenport, David Rock, Brian Kropp, Jay Rao and Keith Rollag.