Jennifer Frahm Collaborations

(or what a Change and Comms Professional wants for Chistmas…)

Greetings all,

How fast did this year go hey? Goodness. I’m going to save the reflections until January, but I know with everything going on at the moment I don’t have the energy to provide much by way of intellectual grunt in this last post for the year! So I thought I would end with my professional wish list for Santa…and maybe you could add some items?

I’ll edit them in, if you drop them in the comments section ; - )

Dear Santa,

I’ve been a very good change and communications professional and here is my list of what I would like to get for Christmas. Not too fussed about the wrapping, and if a few of these are held over to 2011, then that’s cool too.

As always,

in eager anticipation and great appreciation,

xx

1)  to continue to work with clients and colleagues who value having great conversations of change

2) to find more opportunities for intellectual and cultural stimulation

3) work with people who encourage me to ‘lift my game’

4) to be part of an international association that starts to recognise the value of international members a little more

5) two more board members for my IABC Victoria Chapter Presidency

6) opportunities for international collaborations (ping Shonali Burke, Caroline Kealey)

@Linda:

7) A refill of inspiration and creativity (the year’s supply is running low)
A few opportunities to meet and exchange ideas, experiences and challenges with my peers
9) A couple of opportunities to reflect, review, rest and recharge…and finally…
10) That elusive role where I can add value, challenge and be challenged, create, collaborate and drive change through innovative thinking.
PS - Santa, I’ve been a very good girl this year! [ed note: ho ho bloody ho!]

@noelene

11) I would like also to have a steady stream of work for 2011 instead of feast or famine.
12) The time to make the most of all networking opportunities.
13) Early morning planning sessions in the beautiful paddocks outside my house
14) Inspiration that I can share with clients
15) New ways of doing things that make life easier and that I can share with others.

So I don’t want to be greedy, I already have so much.  I’ll leave space for yours. If we don’t connect in person before the end of the year, thank you SO much for your connection, comments and community. I really love writing these pieces, and it’s your engagement that makes it all worth while. Have a fabulous festive season, stay safe and play hard.

(and 37 years later … abit more happy to see Santa!)