S.O.N.A.R. is a monthly networking meeting to share resources and grow connections among providers in Josephine, Jackson and surrounding counties. The meetings are monthly on the 3rd Thursday at rotating locations within Jackson County. It is an open meeting for those serving the needs of seniors in the area; there is no cost to attend. Breakfast, speaker and networking are provided. Please invite those you feel may be interested. The meeting time is 9-10:30am. For more information, please contact Amy Schmidt
Next Meeting
October 16, 9am
Location: Maple Ridge Senior Living
Address: 548 N Main St, Ashland, OR 97520
Speaker: Amy Schmidt, Retirement Connection
Topic: How Company Culture Should Imitate a Hive
A beehive illustrates how purpose-driven, adaptive, and interdependent systems thrive- principles essential to a healthy company culture…
Key Principles:
– Shared Purpose: Everyone works toward a collective goal, putting the success of the hive (company) before individual desires.
– Collaborative Structure: While roles are clear, flexibility is vital-employees step in where needed to support the whole.
– Decentralized Control: Like a hive, effective organizations are complex adaptive systems, not rigid hierarchies.
– Flat Structures Require Maturity: A flat organization only works when all team members are fully aligned, ego-free, and team-first in mindset.
Testimonial
“I must say, though, that the meetings have been very useful – and packed full of great information! Plus, I think it is great where so many professionals can get together and strategize to create better care for our patients..” Terry Tamraz, RN, BSN, CCM