PATCA

A client relationship suddenly takes a turn for the worse. The project is stimulating and challenging. The account is important and profitable. But, personal interactions have become difficult or volatile. What's a consultant to do?

PATCA's September dinner meeting will feature Rogene Baxter, of Bridgewater Group LLC. ...Baxter will examine the six elements of the consultant-client model, and help members to develop a "people strategy" for working successfully with others.

In this session, Baxter will cover:

- Working with clients who think or work differently.
- Understanding why people do what they do.
- Recognizing and responding to different communication styles.
- Mastering the art of the turnaround, and safeguarding important relationships.

Speaker: Rogene Baxter of Bridgewater Group LLC

Rogene Baxter, M.A., C.M.C. founded Bridgewater Group LLC in 1986 based on a twofold vision. First, she was committed to bringing out the best in others, and second, she wanted to design learning systems that lead to long-term results. Her work has brought increased organizational capacity and talent retention to companies across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Baxter works collaboratively with clients to align their business goals and strategies, performance needs, professional development and performance support. Her learning initiatives and consulting services strengthen the way people work together, as they implement strategies in pursuit of organizational success.

Baxter is a Registered Nurse and a Certified Management Consultant, with a B.A. in Behavioral Science and an M.A. in Career Development. Using her unique blend of credentials and experience, her clients experience the benefits of enthusiastic employees who actively participate in making their organization successful. Read More

PATCA Consultants Networking Lunch- Union City is now PATCA Consultants Networking Lunch-East Bay! We also have a new venue in Fremont.

PATCA is hosting an East Bay networking group for members and guests who are based in East Bay or even on the Peninsula.

PATCA Lunches are designed to offer:
• Member-to-member network...ing with other consultants.
• Discussion of issues and challenges of running a successful consulting practice.
• Exchange of ideas about a variety of industries and business topics.
• Opportunities to share leads or collaborate on projects.
• Have an enjoyable business lunch with interesting people on a regular basis.

Here's how it works:
• Each PATCA Lunch will meet at the same location on a regular monthly schedule.
• Each group is led by a volunteer facilitator.
• Table topics will be tailored to the interests of participants, who will suggest focus areas for future discussions.
• Planned topics will be posted on the web site, and ongoing feedback will ensure the topics are of interest to the group.
• As time allows, each session will include discussion of issues or questions that are raised by attendees.
• Participants will order and pay for their own reasonably-priced meals or snacks.
• Trust and respect are expected from all participants, especially when members request confidentiality for business or client information that may be shared.
• There are no attendance requirements; however regular participation will provide the most benefit and will help make each PATCA Lunch a success.
• Guests are welcome to attend to sample the benefits of PATCA membership.

FACILITATOR: Suraiya Ahmed Read More