The Competency Workshop held on 26 June was a great success! Even an early start on a wet Saturday morning couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of our experts and participants. Helped along with a coffee or two the discussion soon took off and so too the time. Most groups were so engrossed in their topic they were surprised to hear the 15 minute warning signal the conclusion of their subject round. Many participants commented that they had learned a lot from both the experts and other participants and were sorry that the workshop had come to an end. Thanks to all those who participated and a special thank you to Helen Campbell who facilitated and our wonderful experts who generously gave their time and knowledge: Catherine Smithson, James Carlopio, Michael Hollingworth, Dr Tom Schwarz, Prue Robson, Fran Leys and Paul Hayman.

Calling all Mentors and Mentees... the feedback from the pilot of the Mentoring Program has been extremely positive and we are looking at commencing a new round in September/October. If you are interested in being involved please email CMIinfo@change-management-institute.com - don't forget to tell us whether you are interested in being a Mentor or a Mentee!

We had a fantastic turnout to the April and June Networking drinks - thanks to all who came along. Our next get-together will be combined with the Pre-Conference Networking drinks - a rare opportunity to meet other change practitioners from interstate as well as our friends from NSW. Please note the change of day from our usual Tuesday night. Due to the Conference timing our August drinks will be held on Wednesday 11 August from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at the Verandah Bar, 55-65 Elizabeth Street, Sydney.

The NSW Chapter Committee is busily planning events for the next financial year - and we would like your help. Keep an eye out for a survey seeking the answer to the question: What do our members want? Your input will help ensure that we are organising events that meet the professional development needs and interest areas of NSW members.

We hope to see you at one of our events soon.

The New South Wales Chapter:

The NSW Chapter of the CMI was the first ever to be set up in 2005 and runs local regular networking events and education workshops.

Your NSW CMI team are are follows:

• Luella Forbes, SMS Consulting
• Paul Hayman
• Therese Linton
• Pippa Hague
• Feargal Kelly
• Kellie Turner

The CMI is a volunteer organisation and we are always looking for an extra pair of hands or sponsorship support.

For further information please contact the CMI on CMIinfo@change-management-institute.com