As the wrap-up, speed upskilling, and group networking activity to help everyone meet speakers and contributing members who will provide valuable tools at each table.
- AI Strategy - your next steps explored!
- Leverage AI for upskilling and reskilling
- Are Your Leaders Future-Ready? A Critical Conversation on Leadership in the AI Era
- Building ELE's AI-Powered Onboarding Assistant
- DEI: ERGs for Developing NextGen Leaders
- Discover how Technology Quotient (TQ) is reshaping the future of work
- Emerging Leaders Ascent
- Greater Social Equity: Evolutionary Approach to Systems Change for Talent Innovations
- Leaders as Champions of Mental Well-Being
- Learning Outside the Box with getAbstract
- Powering AI-enabled Workforce Performance Strategies
- Return on Learning - Measurement Strategies
- Switching to Skills-Focused Talent Management
- Talent Sustainability in the AI Era
Tiffany Strietelmeier and Rich Busby will co-organize this group activity.
What is a "Cracker Barrel" Group Networking Activity?
- OVERVIEW: Watch scenes from Chicago ISPI 2012 Cracker-Barrel.
- A "Cracker Barrel" speed networking event is a type of networking session that borrows elements from the "Cracker Barrel" session format often used in conferences and workshops. The name "Cracker Barrel" doesn't relate to the restaurant chain but rather to an informal, interactive setting reminiscent of old-time general stores where people gathered around barrels filled with crackers for conversations.
In the context of a speed networking event, the Cracker Barrel format typically involves:
- Multiple Discussion Stations: Several stations or tables, each focused on a specific topic or theme, serve as conversation points where attendees can gather.
- Rotating Groups: Participants rotate between these stations at set intervals, similar to traditional speed networking. This allows attendees to engage with different groups and discuss various topics quickly.
- Facilitated Discussions: Each station often has a facilitator or a lead who keeps the discussion on track and ensures that each participant gets a chance to contribute.
- Informal Setting: The atmosphere is kept informal and conversational to encourage open communication and networking.
A Cracker Barrel speed networking event aims to maximize interactions among participants, allowing them to share knowledge, discuss common interests, and build professional connections efficiently.
