You are in a book club. You have an independent bookstore in your town. What can the bookstore do for your club?
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posted by wintersonata9
on May 8, 2013 -
17 answers
I work with a team of engineers supporting sales people. I need a good way to communicate to the sales people when are times we are available for meetings and when are times we are not. What tools have people used to communicate this, quickly and effectively?
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posted by mrzarquon
on Apr 29, 2013 -
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We currently have a number of different list serves, google groups, yahoo groups, and meetup groups in our town, all involving family activities and community events. The different groups cover different neighborhoods, and there is a lot of overlap. I am wondering if there is some kind of service or tool that could be an giant umbrella for all of our groups, with subgroups according to interest, age of kids, neighborhoods, schools etc.
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posted by alball
on Apr 15, 2013 -
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What I remember is that it was a 2- or 3- or 4-man Japanese music group whose name started with a "K". One of the members plays a shakuhachi, another is a pianist, and I
think some of their music falls under the ambient/electronic genre.
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posted by glassrose
on Apr 10, 2013 -
4 answers
For a research project, we’re asking ~24 high school and college students to log their experiences with homework by sending us text messages and photos over the course of about two weeks. Is there a site where they can send those messages so that we could see them from a computer? There are particular features we’re seeking... What comes closest to satisfying them?
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posted by daisyace
on Feb 19, 2013 -
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The writing workshop I attend might end up dissipating soon. How can I find a replacement group?
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posted by deathpanels
on Feb 3, 2013 -
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Sometimes when I am in a three-person conversation the other two people make lots of eye contact but I am excluded. I hate this so much! Am I doing something wrong? How do I make them include me?
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posted by dinosaurprincess
on Jan 27, 2013 -
18 answers
I'm trying to find a way to have a group video conference between 4-7 people, that allows iOS and Android devices to connect, as well as Mac and PC users.
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posted by peripatew
on Jan 23, 2013 -
3 answers
What alternatives are there to
meetup.com? I'm looking for the RSVP and calendar functions, but without the $144 annual fees to run a group.
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posted by scruss
on Nov 17, 2012 -
9 answers
I am getting ready to present a proposal with my eight people team to executives. Anyone has any good tips delivering a presentation with a large group? Transitions, timing etc.?
posted by djfreex
on Nov 14, 2012 -
6 answers
If you know someone is going to be penalized for something they rightly deserve, but you are friends/business partners with them, should you let them know?
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posted by cyml
on Oct 23, 2012 -
14 answers
I'm thinking of attending an Adult Children of Alcoholics meeting, but I don't really know if it's worthwhile. I'd love opinions from those with experience.
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posted by windykites
on Oct 7, 2012 -
11 answers
Looking for fun group activities in NYC - 20-50 college-age people, budget roughly $20/person.
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posted by R a c h e l
on Sep 15, 2012 -
6 answers
Where can all of my wedding guests post their photos to a group site, in the most painless way possible?
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posted by kidsleepy
on Aug 28, 2012 -
20 answers
What are some good restaurant/bar venues in DC to host a medium-sized reception in mid-October? It's for a low-key wedding reception for friends. Considerations are: availability of private or semi-private space that can accomodate 40-50 people, relatively inexpensive catering menu, and a huge bonus would be something that offers outdoor/rooftop space.
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posted by HonoriaGlossop
on Aug 26, 2012 -
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I need tips for leading a group of about 30 youth, ages 11 to 18, in singing (hymns, contemporary Christian, camp songs, et cetera). Most of the youth know these songs already but some don't like to sing. Lyrics will be projected on a wall. I will be playing guitar and maybe ukulele. I am 17 and introverted, but I think I can do this!
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posted by gray17
on Aug 4, 2012 -
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A group of friends and I, all recent college graduates, have decided to meet weekly to discuss interesting recent sociology and psychology research. How would we go about finding it outside of ScienceDaily, and - more importantly - how can we access it now that we're all without database access?
posted by LSK
on Jul 26, 2012 -
10 answers
Looking for ideas of Books that would be relatively fast reads and entertaining for group readings. I got the opportunity to participate in a reading of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas this past weekend in Aspen in celebration of the Good Doctor's 75th. It was a blast and would love to recreate that without doing the same book, but that book is perfect. A friend recommended my favorite book Confederacy of Dunces, but I think that book works because of the Character of Ignatius which may be hard to pull off in an aloud reading. But anyways, any ideas?
posted by kenaldo
on Jul 18, 2012 -
11 answers
Asking for a friend. Anyone have experience in a group interview for a flight attendant position? Please share!
posted by jennstra
on Jul 11, 2012 -
5 answers
Can you help me find a ukulele choir or group in Maryland, specifically Montgomery or Frederick Counties?
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posted by OrangeDisk
on Jun 20, 2012 -
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A group of wolves is called a pack. A group of cattle is a herd. A group of crows is called a murder. A group of humans is called a ________? Is there a specific, academic term for this?
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posted by Groundhog Week
on May 17, 2012 -
20 answers
I'd like to make certain documents at work (mostly PDFs) only openable to logged-in domain members based on group membership. Watermarking with account credentials would be a plus.
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posted by benzenedream
on Apr 17, 2012 -
8 answers
How should I explain to my classmates that I can't finish my portion of our group project due to mental health issues, without disclosing the fact that I have these issues?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 12, 2012 -
10 answers
What's a good, quiet place for lunch in downtown San Francisco near the Hilton Union Square? Needs to accommodate 35 to 40 people (divided into 5 or 6 groups if possible) who will be chatting over reasonably priced food (with a vegetarian option) for about 90 minutes starting at noon.
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posted by mariokrat
on Apr 11, 2012 -
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Could anyone suggest a book or other resources with a Bible study plan for a mostly secular Bible study group?
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posted by chrchr
on Mar 27, 2012 -
14 answers
GroupCommitmentFilter: I've been trying to put together a large group of people to participate in an artistic performance-based hobby that they all claim to enjoy. I'm the group leader, and it feels like I'm herding cats when it comes to getting people to commit to attending training sessions so that our shows will be of a high quality. I'm constantly altering my plans so that the least experienced people aren't left behind.
How can I get people to step up their game and commit to the group without alienating them?
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posted by adamk
on Mar 20, 2012 -
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What's a good way to give a class full of people the opportunity to share email addresses?
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posted by ManInSuit
on Feb 25, 2012 -
12 answers
I want to start a social support network for young adult (18-35) siblings of individuals with disabilities in my area. How do I best serve this population and create meaningful connections? If you are affected in one way or another, please share your needs/insights!
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posted by doctordrey
on Feb 6, 2012 -
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I'm taking a graduate-level course called Leadership in Education. We are required to work in small groups of four throughout the semester to discuss the material and do group projects. I'm really excited about the class, but the other members of my group seem apathetic at best, which makes group discussion and collaboration quite difficult. Given that this is a leadership class, how should I handle this situation?
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posted by chara
on Jan 31, 2012 -
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Advice needed on running a crit group for artists. I’ve been asked to set up and run a crit group for artists at my local printmaking workshop. Although I teach, I’ve never run a group like this before so I’m a little unsure of how to go about it.
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posted by Intaglio a go-go
on Jan 29, 2012 -
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I'm a member of a few different groups that periodically put together a bulk orders from wholesalers as a way to get a discount and also to bring products to our small island community that are hard to get otherwise. I'm managing one of these groups, and am finding that as it grows the amount of time spent keeping track of everybody's orders, calculating how much everyone owes, and dividing up the order after it's been received, has been increasing with each larger order. I've incorporated spreadsheets and a mailing list into my process but it still involved a great deal of manual processing. I've started writing some scripts to help out as well, but it occurs to me that others doing this must have faced these problems as well. I've tried some googling but haven't found much information out there, so I'm wondering how the rest of you do this.
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posted by Emanuel
on Nov 29, 2011 -
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Looking for group exercises aimed at professionals that can demonstrate how leadership works, or games the group can play where they have to organize themselves and perhaps undertake an activity or complete a task. Basically any ideas that are fun, gets the group laughing and thinking- and they leave believing I'm awesome.
posted by the noob
on Nov 15, 2011 -
7 answers
A group of colleagues and I want to send a complaint email. How can we all sign it, considering that it's an email and that none of us are even in the same state?
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posted by joyeuxamelie
on Oct 3, 2011 -
10 answers
I was a Boy Scout as a youth. What similar opportunities – for personal, skill, and leadership development – are there for adults?
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posted by Picklegnome
on Aug 24, 2011 -
17 answers
I'm looking for support groups for soon-to-be-parents with Asperger's Syndrome. Both individuals are 20ish and haven't had a lot experience being self-sufficient, have had difficulty organizing their lives, keeping jobs, etc. They are very excited about having a child, but could use some guidance on parenting, setting up a home, etc.
posted by ms_rasclark
on Aug 8, 2011 -
4 answers
Looking for pointers for leading a great panel discussion or roundtable interview, in front of an audience. Tell me something that made an event you attended really memorable (in a good way), and/or give me some examples of what not to do. Thanks!
posted by hermitosis
on Aug 5, 2011 -
9 answers
Suggestions for approaches to promoting healthy teamwork in undergraduate freshmen, as a TA?
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posted by Alterscape
on Jul 18, 2011 -
15 answers
I am seeking recommendations for classic science fiction that will be entertaining and enjoyable for my book club .
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posted by mairuzu
on Jul 11, 2011 -
52 answers
What essential and not-so-essential kit do small voluntary organisations need?
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posted by fix
on Jun 24, 2011 -
8 answers
My Meetup group has grown too large for our regular trivia night. Help me brainstorm ideas for a group of 10-15 people (sometimes more, sometimes less) to play trivia, drink beer, and socialize.
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posted by aabbbiee
on May 26, 2011 -
10 answers
I'd like to make a giant prop Flying Spaghetti Monster for my school's atheist student group, to present during the fall organization fair. How do I go about this?
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posted by LSK
on Apr 26, 2011 -
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