Help! how much trouble am I in here ?

[Geekbabe]

In today's mail a lovely letter from HR

Congratulations, you've been selected to be among a small group invited to a private luncheon
with our CEO to discuss our organization's current priorities and ask questions.


OMG ! I've seen him a few times, smiled at him in passing, but a luncheon meeting, yikes!

 

[keird]

GooseMaster had his telephone number posted on here. I can attest to some of the trouble it caused him. Don't do this.

 

[Geekbabe]

Originally posted by: keird
GooseMaster had his telephone number posted on here. I can attest to some of the trouble it caused him. Don't do this.

I love my company and cannot speak highly enough of them, I've just never received such an invitation and want some advice as to what to wear, what kinds of questions to ask so that I reflect well on my boss and my department.

 

[thepd7]

You'll do fine, they just want input. Be honest, but not too honest.

 

[Saga]

Coming from someone who meets with the CEO of his medium to large sized organization, and frequently speaks agenda and progress at monthly board meetings, I would suggest you simply recognize this as an opportunity to show your observational and leadership skills in a way which may justify further progressing your professional career in the form of heightened responsibilities and possibly pay.

I've watched many people make and break their futures with such opportunities.

 

[keird]

Originally posted by: Geekbabe

Originally posted by: keird
GooseMaster had his telephone number posted on here. I can attest to some of the trouble it caused him. Don't do this.

I love my company and cannot speak highly enough of them, I've just never received such an invitation and want some advice as to what to wear, what kinds of questions to ask so that I reflect well on my boss and my department.

Wear complementary business clothes; remain attentive, but not flirty, and courtesy is always fashionable.

I think you should review company policies and ask pertinent questions or clarifications. Also think of questions regarding facilities, such as parking, that have a real impact on you. This is one of the things that others in the room may have not thought to ask, but would be interested in listening about. I think your CEO would like to get a sampling of concerns among the ranks, and consider implementing a way to address them.

 

[Geekbabe]

I'm thinking I'll speak with my boss and some of my co-workers to garner their imput as to good questions, observations to ask, we are a team after all. I'm actually honored by this opportunity.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Just be sure to give some good tips such as this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrQUWUfmR_I

 

[Perknose]

Originally posted by: Geekbabe
In today's mail a lovely letter from HR

Congratulations, you've been selected to be among a small group invited to a private luncheon
with our CEO to discuss our organization's current priorities and ask questions.


OMG ! I've seen him a few times, smiled at him in passing, but a luncheon meeting, yikes!

The "small group" will turn out to be just you and him, Jean.

He obviously wants you. Show up in a nice Saran Wrap shift. Don't tell Red.

:laugh:

 

[KevinCU]

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: Geekbabe
In today's mail a lovely letter from HR

Congratulations, you've been selected to be among a small group invited to a private luncheon
with our CEO to discuss our organization's current priorities and ask questions.


OMG ! I've seen him a few times, smiled at him in passing, but a luncheon meeting, yikes!

The "small group" will turn out to be just you and him, Jean.

He obviously wants you. Show up in a nice Saran Wrap shift. Don't tell Red.

:laugh:

:Q

 

[sandorski]

This is your chance to get the Coffee Machines replaced with Beer Bongs! Do it for Employee Morale!!

 

[Geekbabe]

Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
Just be sure to give some good tips such as this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrQUWUfmR_I

LOL, I don't think so

 

[kranky]

Assuming you have already been told what your organization's current priorities are, you might ask a question related to whether a turnaround in the economy would change those priorities. Something like, "If the general economy gets stronger this year, would that change which industries we are targeting for revenue growth?" That particular question may not be relevant but you get the idea.

I personally steer clear of questions that sound like "What should we do/how should we do X/explain what X means" or things that could come across like "Oh mighty leader, teach us"

I try to come up with a question that is relevant to the discussion while hopefully showing I'm trying to look ahead strategically. And I try to be prepared to elaborate on the question in case they think I'm simply parroting something I read in yesterday's newspaper just to try to impress everyone.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: keird

Originally posted by: Geekbabe

Originally posted by: keird
GooseMaster had his telephone number posted on here. I can attest to some of the trouble it caused him. Don't do this.

I love my company and cannot speak highly enough of them, I've just never received such an invitation and want some advice as to what to wear, what kinds of questions to ask so that I reflect well on my boss and my department.

Wear complementary business clothes; remain attentive, but not flirty, and courtesy is always fashionable.

I think you should review company policies and ask pertinent questions or clarifications. Also think of questions regarding facilities, such as parking, that have a real impact on you. This is one of the things that others in the room may have not thought to ask, but would be interested in listening about. I think your CEO would like to get a sampling of concerns among the ranks, and consider implementing a way to address them.

I think you have no clue....to even post as your first post in the thread about GooseMaster lends to your credibility....stop while you are ahead!!

 

[keird]

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda

Originally posted by: keird

Originally posted by: Geekbabe

Originally posted by: keird
GooseMaster had his telephone number posted on here. I can attest to some of the trouble it caused him. Don't do this.

I love my company and cannot speak highly enough of them, I've just never received such an invitation and want some advice as to what to wear, what kinds of questions to ask so that I reflect well on my boss and my department.

Wear complementary business clothes; remain attentive, but not flirty, and courtesy is always fashionable.

I think you should review company policies and ask pertinent questions or clarifications. Also think of questions regarding facilities, such as parking, that have a real impact on you. This is one of the things that others in the room may have not thought to ask, but would be interested in listening about. I think your CEO would like to get a sampling of concerns among the ranks, and consider implementing a way to address them.

I think you have no clue....to even post as your first post in the thread about GooseMaster lends to your credibility....stop while you are ahead!!

Okay. But PM your phone number to me.

 

[preCRT]

Dress to the corp's dress code. Be ready to defend your department as necessary and explain how your dept will actually help make the hosp's future more profitable.

Healthcare has just woken up to the current fiscal realities and are slashing budgets everywhere. When recession hits all elective surgery goes by the wayside so hosps are bleeding money.


Good luck!

 

[imported_Imp]

Just dress well and act natural. I was one of the fill-in assistant to some of the VPs, and General Partner, the only thing he didn't care for was being too serious. Of course that all comes down to the CEO's personality.

 

[Regs]

What's your groups function and what do they support/develop?

 

[FrustratedUser]

Update?

 

[Leros]

Don't tell him how much time you waste on ATOT.

 

[herm0016]

don't forget to....

maintain your stance of dominance

meeting with company reps and customers it seemed to me that starting with some none company related topics and moving in to the company related stuff. that way you connect with them on a more personal level and not just employee to boss.