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Formation of the Tujuane Network Member Advisory Board
Over the past couple months Tujuane Network's membership has grown rapidly. As our membership grows, we want to make sure that our strategy and services respond to our member needs. To do that, we need to hear from our Members and increase their participation in our strategy. With this in mind, we would like to announce the formation of a Tujuane Network Member Advisory Board.
What is Tujuane Network Member Advisory Board?
The Tujuane Network Member Advisory Board (TMAB) is a select group of network members whose input is sought for strategic planning purposes on an on-going basis and acts as a forum for effective communication between Nairobist and Tujuane Network members. The TMAB will be a crucial source of insight about local professional and entrepreneur issues and concerns, strategy development needs and service requirements for members.
Members of the Tujuane Network Member Advisory Board will assist Nairobist in fulfilling its goal to inform, inspire, educate and entertain local professionals and entrepreneurs by providing distinctive content. TMAB members will discern and communicate emerging needs of local professionals and entrepreneurs to Nairobist, monitor and evaluate trends and content, and give voice to underserved segments of the professional and entrepreneur community.
TMAB's Mission:
The board's mission will be to explore how best Tujuane Network can serve the needs of local professionals and entrepreneurs.
TMAB's Goal
To leverage the global reach of Tujuane Network to build alliances that create career and business enhancing solutions for Tujuane network members.
The objectives of the Tujuane Network Member Advisory Board are:
By partnering with members, Nairobist aims to develop strategic initiatives to enhance the member experience, make a significant impact to local entrepreneurs and professionals, and deliver measurable ROI to our members.
Key objectives include:
- Offer guidance on the most critical initiatives for events, services, and content
- Influence the development of strategic priorities and Network direction
Member Advisory Board Participation
- The Member Advisory Board will consist of five appointed Tujuane network members and a Chair. The Nairobist Content Manager and Strategist will serve as the TMAB chair.
- The remaining five Member Advisory Board participants are nominated through a voluntary online self-submission and vetting process.
- With the exception of the Chair, the terms of all Member Advisory Board participants are for six months. Terms are staggered so that every six months, either four or five terms expire. If an individual is appointed to fill an incomplete term, that individual's term ends at the normal expiration date of that term. Regular Member Advisory Board terms begin on 1 January OR 1 July and end on 30 June or 31 December.
- The board will reflect the makeup of the Tujuane Network membership, which is likely to include people of different professional backgrounds and entrepreneurial interests.
- 3 Entrepreneurs and 2 professionals from different industry sectors
Membership Commitment
- It is requested that members make a commitment to the Tujuane Network Member Advisory Board for at least 4 to 6 months. It is anticipated that this may require two to three hour meetings that occur once or twice per month.
- Tujuane Network Member Advisory Board members will be invited to monthly meetings and periodic review meetings.
Membership Requirements
- The member must be a registered member of Tujuane Network
- Participation is welcome from members residing in Nairobi. Members must have e-mail accessibility, and may directly send and receive regular attachment documents.
Tujuane Network Member Advisory Board members will have the following benefits:
- May influence the development of Tujuane Network strategy to meet their needs and the needs of their industry.
- Have advanced knowledge of Tujuane Network's plans and development.
- Obtain a preview of Tujuane Network's feature/service plans.
- Share and gain knowledge and experience among other Tujuane Network Member Advisory Board members.
- Member Advisory Board members will get discounts on Nairobist service offerings.
- Network with Peers
- Be a key player in the development of a growing local knowledge network.
Participation in the Tujuane Network Member Advisory Board is voluntary and offers members an opportunity to convey their recommendation to the Nairobist Strategy team.
Getting Involved:
Are you a business professional or entrepreneur with an interest in making a difference in your community? Are the vibrant professional and SME scenes one of the reasons you joined Tujuane Network? Would you like to expand your leadership opportunities and be an insider in our strategy and operational activities?
You can apply online. Before you begin, please be sure you understand that the final board members will be nominated based on board professional and membership requirement.
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