Q & A

Q. How does The Presidents Network differ from other networking organizations?

Q. What is a typical Roundtable agenda?

Q. How are the topics chosen?

Q. What are examples of topics covered?

Q. Where are the meetings held?

Q. How many people are in each group?

Q. Am I able to choose the group that I will be part of?

Q. What if I am unable to attend a scheduled meeting?

Q. Is it possible to attend a Roundtable before joining?

Q. What can I expect in the quarterly Sounding Board Sessions?

Q. How does The Presidents Network differ from other networking organizations?

A. Members constantly say that the meetings are extremely  valuable because of the seasoning and selection of the members, the quality of facilitation and the timeliness of strategic issues discussed. People come to The Presidents Network for ideas first. Business relationships are often formed as a result of the meetings.
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Q. What is a typical Roundtable agenda?

A. Each session begins at 7:30 am with a continental breakfast and opening comments and  introductions. The member host offers a tour and presents a strategic overview of his or her company. A strategic issue or topic is presented and Roundtable discussion follows. Just prior to 11:30 am, future topics are discussed and the session ends.
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Q. How are the topics chosen?

A. They are suggested by the members and decided on at the end of each Roundtable Session.
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Q. What are examples of topics covered?

A. A typical Roundtable topic might address challenges of business development, hiring and retaining talented people, strategic thinking or profit improvement tactics.
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Q. Where are the meetings held?

A. Each member of the group takes a turn hosting a Roundtable Session on site at his/her office every other month.
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Q. How many people are in each group?

A. Each group is made up of 12-16 members.
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Q. Am I able to choose the group that I will be part of?

A. Yes, new members collaborate with Jim Hartfiel to find the best fit.
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Q. What if I am unable to attend a scheduled meeting?  

A. If you can't make a meeting with your group, you may join another group on a morning that's convenient for you.
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Q. Is it possible to attend a Roundtable before joining?

A. Yes, it is encouraged.
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Q. What can I expect in the quarterly Sounding Board Sessions?

A. Sounding Board Sessions are individual, confidential,
two-hour sessions held in the member's office with The Presidents Network facilitator. These sessions are used to refine business ideas, follow-up on Roundtable topics or plan a future Roundtable session based on a specific business problem.
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