August 2023 Edition 

Dear Chapter Leads,

Where did this summer go?! Here's the scoop when it comes to all things Culture First chapters. We've got insights, resources, and updates to support your journey as culture-first leaders. We're sharing best practices, facilitating connections, and amplifying the incredible work happening across our global chapters.

Culture First Global is Back!!

Culture Amp's Culture First Global is back! This is Culture Amp's pinnacle global event series where community connects on all things culture at work. This year's series will be covering all three regions (N. America / EMEA / Asia Pacific) back to back and is on November 1st / 2nd. 

Register here

Apply to Host a Culture First Global In-Person Viewing Party 👀 🎊

Just because Culture First Global is designed to be virtual this year, we didn't want to miss an opportunity to create in-person community connection. Community members will meet to watch the live streamed Culture First Global conference together while learning and engaging in some interactive community building activities. These were a hit last year and we are excited to host a few in-person viewing parties in each of the three regions. 

These will take some additional effort to plan and execute so we'd like for you express your interest in hosting one by applying. 

Below is a link to a video explaining more about this opportunity!

https://cultureamp.zoom.us/rec/share/he7p0GMrLu-bSX9SeLEdhyZaVU1oQpC0-ToAKY1EPNA2fp31YIF2y3worCHJlaOR.SVU2PiP4YKJvNaFY?startTime=1692831489000

Passcode: 4YDfB2&?

Apply here

Apply to be a Culture First Global Champion! 📣

As we gear up for the upcoming Culture First global event series happening in October-November 2023, we're thrilled to introduce an engaging new initiative. We're launching a Community Rewards Structure to celebrate and amplify the incredible spirit of our community.

You know, great things happen when the community comes together, and we want to harness that energy once again this year. Here's the twist – we're inviting you to step into the spotlight as our Culture First Global Champions.

What's in it for you?

• Collaborate with me and the team to share event posts and spread the excitement across your networks.

• Gain exclusive access to invite-only events.

• Have your questions prioritized during the keynote address.

• Enjoy well-deserved recognition on our social media and at the conference.

• Engage in an exclusive fireside chat with our executive leaders.

We're on the lookout for 15 passionate individuals to step up as Culture First Global Champions and make this event series unforgettable. But remember, every community member who promotes our event series will be entered into drawings for cool swag and prizes!

Ready to champion Culture First? Here's what's next:

Simply share your interest by adding your name to our interest form. We'll be in touch to walk you through the exciting journey ahead.

Let's amplify our community's spirit and create something truly extraordinary together. 🚀

Apply here

Putting Learning Into Action Sessions

We want to share a great idea with you all for an easy session you can host. One of our principles is 'putting learning into action.' We want to hear how community members are applying what they are learning into their lives and workplaces! 

Many chapters have started to host 'Putting Learning Into Action' sessions following their events or workshops. The idea is to bring back your community members that attended and have them to reflect on the core insights that are still resonating for them and sharing their success stories and challenges in applying the learnings. These take very little preparation and are a great way to keep your community members engaged. 

Here's a simple 45 - 60 min agenda to follow:

Welcome (5 min) 

• share the purpose of the gathering

• share our purpose and principles as a community 

Connect (10 - 15 min) 

• Timed group introductions and 

• Have them share something that is still resonating with them

• If they didn't attend, have them share something they have learned recently 

Work (20 - 30 min)

• Have the group share success stories or challenges in applying their learnings

Action (5 min) 

• Have them reflect on what's next

Close (2 min) 

• One word or one sentence check out for how they are feeling now

If you'd like to see an example of how this was promoted by the Melbourne chapter so you can use similar event copy, click here. 

Zoom Backgrounds

Our design team has created virtual backgrounds that have been customized for your chapters that you are welcome to use for your virtual events. 

You'll find them under your chapter name in the 'Chapter Branding' folder here. 

You're welcome to use the generic ones below as well. 

AMA - Real Talk on Building Workplace Culture

Event Details:

📅 Date: September 7th 

⏰ Time: 9:00am PT / 12:00pm ET / 5:00pm BT

📍Location: Registration Page Here

Description: Join us for an hour of real talk with community experts who have experienced the challenges and triumphs of building a thriving workplace culture and engaging employees. We've all been through moments where creating a positive work environment may have seemed like an uphill battle. Come be in community with us as we delve into this conversation, sharing struggles and successes, and discovering practical strategies to drive employee engagement. 

This Community AMA Series will be hosted with some of our community experts such as:

Del Smith, Director of Culture and Engagement at Global Strategy Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/delphine-smith-msol-cpc-eli-mp/

Becky Pratt, Head of People and Culture at Microverse
https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckycpratt/

Sara Bokhari, Chief Operating Officer at BES
https://www.linkedin.com/in/szbokhari/

Natasha Delisle-Barrow, Head of People and Culture at GooseChase
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-delisle-barrow-545aa16/