ASK THE ORACLE: How this blog got started.
Recently a group of women met at the National Association of Business Owners (NAWBO) Phoenix Chapter and were asked: "If you could ask the Oracle one business question to have answered, what would it be?" As women articulated their questions, it was clear by the nods of agreement that others shared the same interests, concerns, experiences.
I facilitated and recorded as the group generated a list of provocative questions, both general and specific. Of course the meaty questions asked of the Oracle could not be answered easily or quickly. When the meeting ended, many participants asked for an e-copy of the questions.
It occurred to me that having a list of questions wasn't enough . . . what about the answers?? What if women had a way to continue the conversation-- perhaps tackling one topic at a time-- and learn from each other?
The solution was to set up a communication vehicle-- a blog! I sought out the expertise of a talented colleague and veteran blogger, Tery Spataro. Tery provided the technical know-how that launched this blog. I will act as "gatekeeper" of the process but its success will depend on the contributors, the women who are willing to share their wisdom with others. These are the real Oracles-- those who make a difference by "Passing It On."
I invite you to be an Oracle.
PS--If you are interested building relationships and networking with other women business owners, check for a NAWBO chapter in your area. http://www.nawbo.org.
Recently a group of women met at the National Association of Business Owners (NAWBO) Phoenix Chapter and were asked: "If you could ask the Oracle one business question to have answered, what would it be?" As women articulated their questions, it was clear by the nods of agreement that others shared the same interests, concerns, experiences.
I facilitated and recorded as the group generated a list of provocative questions, both general and specific. Of course the meaty questions asked of the Oracle could not be answered easily or quickly. When the meeting ended, many participants asked for an e-copy of the questions.
It occurred to me that having a list of questions wasn't enough . . . what about the answers?? What if women had a way to continue the conversation-- perhaps tackling one topic at a time-- and learn from each other?
The solution was to set up a communication vehicle-- a blog! I sought out the expertise of a talented colleague and veteran blogger, Tery Spataro. Tery provided the technical know-how that launched this blog. I will act as "gatekeeper" of the process but its success will depend on the contributors, the women who are willing to share their wisdom with others. These are the real Oracles-- those who make a difference by "Passing It On."
I invite you to be an Oracle.
PS--If you are interested building relationships and networking with other women business owners, check for a NAWBO chapter in your area. http://www.nawbo.org.
posted by Nancy Van Pelt at 4:04 PM
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