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'''Regional in-person events''' topped the list, showing a strong appetite for authentic, face-to-face networking. You also emphasized the value of '''mentorship''', '''collaborative projects''', and '''small-group discussions''' to build meaningful '''cross-departmental''' connections.

'''Regional in-person events''' topped the list, showing a strong appetite for authentic, face-to-face networking. You also emphasized the value of '''mentorship''', '''collaborative projects''', and '''small-group discussions''' to build meaningful '''cross-departmental''' connections.

Several comments also called for greater '''senior leader engagement and support''', as well as short informal opportunities to connect like '''coffee chat''', '''lunch-and-learns''' and '''5 à 7s'''.

Several comments also called for greater '''senior leader engagement and support''', as well as short informal opportunities to connect like '''coffee chat''', '''lunch-and-learns''' and '''5 à 7s'''.

These results reinforce a key message: managers want more opportunities to connect authentically, exchange ideas, and learn together, especially in person.

These results reinforce a key message: managers want more opportunities to connect authentically, exchange ideas, and learn together, especially in person.

This feedback is especially valuable as we work to increase in person participation, reduce last minute cancellations and gain more senior leader support for managers to take time to connect. It reinforces that participation in these events isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s part of career development and well-being!  Your input will help us guide where we focus time and resources.

This feedback is especially valuable as we work to increase in person participation and gain more senior leader support for managers to take time to connect. Your input will help us guide where we focus time and resources.

===📊 The NMC is taking a short pause from Check-In questions in August, but it's a great time to catch up! ===

===📊 The NMC is taking a short pause from Check-In questions in August, but it's a great time to catch up! ===

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==Spotlight on Resources==

==Spotlight on Resources==

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