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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.

'''Virtual sessions''' and '''discussion forums''' were noted, but less preferred than personal, hands-on engagement. The least selected option? '''Social media groups''', such as LinkedIn.

Virtual sessions and discussion forums were noted, but less preferred than personal, hands-on engagement. The least selected option? Social media groups, such as LinkedIn.

Several comments also called for greater '''senior leader participation 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 participation 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 already shaping how the NMC plans future programming and informs our conversations with partners and advisory board members. Your input helps guide where we focus time and resources.

This feedback is already shaping how the NMC plans future programming and informs our conversations with partners and advisory boards members. Your input helps guide where we focus time and resources.

We hope to turn this momentum into stronger participation and engagement. This is especially important as we continue to seek senior leader support for managers to take time to connect and attend events that truly reflect what you value.

This input is especially valuable as we work to reduce last-minute cancellations and gain 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 that you wish!

===📊 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! ===