Notes from a Revolution
Monday, November 9, 2009 at 6:45AM
Steve in Conferences, HRevolution

The first ever HRevolution Unconference is over, and while the pre-tweetups, tweetups, sessions, Happy Hours, and after parties are all now just a (somewhat fuzzy) memory, the positive effects definitely linger.

It was, I think, a remarkable event.

Fifty or so HR professions, consultant, bloggers, and friends came together to share ideas, insights, questions, and perhaps, a new solution or two.

I think what was great about the event, is that the sharing and discussions ranged from the extremely practical, (basic and advanced blogging strategies), to more subtle and complex (Social Media in HR and Web 2.0 in HR Technology), to the profound and theoretical (The Future of HR).

So many angles, approaches, and ideas all in one day.

So many great people and relationships formed and strengthened. 

A sign of how successful the event was, that almost immediately after it was 'officially' over, folks began wondering when the 'next' HRevolution would be.  When would we re-assemble to progress the conversation, refine the ideas, and try to get closer to turning talk into action. These are all important, and it is altogether fitting and proper that we discuss them.

But before all that, before the feedback is compiled,  before the planning of the next event commences, I think for those of us that were there it is important to just let the event be for a while.

Let the thoughts, ideas, and friendships linger for a bit. Take the time to let it soak in. Make sure you remember what made the event unique and special.

After you are sure you have done that, then get to work on making things better.

 

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My personal thanks to Trish McFarlane, Ben Eubanks, Crystal Peterson, the event sponsors, session leaders, and mostly all the fantastic folks that came to the event, and made Louisville the coolest place in the world for 2 days.

 

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