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November 1, 2019Hi everyone,

I can’t believe it’s already November—the month our baby will arrive! After this I’m hoping to squeeze in one last post and then I’ll take a break for maternity leave.

Today I’m writing about two events that I really enjoyed. The first was inspired by the North American Women in Ops Day I wrote about last time. My colleagues Rashmi (an associate partner with Operations), Michele (a senior expert with Ops) and I loved connecting with so many women and wanted to get to know our local Chicago cohort even better. We pulled together a dim sum brunch on a recent Sunday for Chicago-based women in Ops and their significant others. It was so nice to catch up with everyone at a smaller scale event, and the food was awesome.

At Impact Through Expertise in Philadelphia

The second event was a learning program called Impact Through Expertise. I was the lead faculty member for the class, which was for colleagues at the expert level, including solution leaders, digital colleagues, knowledge experts, etc. Some of the attendees joined the firm as experts, and others started off as generalists and then switched to the expert path. It was an incredibly diverse group of people, both in terms of background and current roles at the firm, and we learned a lot from one another through in-depth discussions. Among other topics, we talked about how to work more effectively as an expert, the expert value proposition (for clients and for ourselves), how to build one’s network, and how to be successful in a non-generalist role.

I will share one last post before my maternity leave later this month. Until then!

Britta

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Celebrate the holidays in Chicago with the whole family! Read some of our picks below and find the most updated list on our calendar. Don’t forget to check out other kid-friendly holiday events in the North/Northwest Suburbs, South Suburbs and Western Suburbs.

Corduroy

When: Nov. 9-Jan. 5

Where: Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St.

Based on “Corduroy” and “A Pocket for Corduroy,” books by Don Freeman, the play is recommended for ages 3 and older. A small bear’s quest for a missing button leads to the friendship of a lifetime.

Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light

When: Nov. 14-Jan. 5

Where: Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive

This Chicago tradition began in 1942. The museum’s 45-foot Grand Tree takes center stage in the Rotunda, surrounded by more than 50 smaller trees decorated by volunteers from Chicago’s ethnic communities to represent their various cultures and holiday traditions.

Christkindlmarket Chicago

When: Nov. 15-Dec. 24

Where: Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St.

Discover a traditional centuries-old holiday market in the heart of downtown Chicago. Christkindlmarket features German and international vendors who display hand-crafted ornaments, toys and unique gifts as well as traditional German foods, sweets and beverages.

Holiday Tea at Pavilion

When: Nov. 16-Jan. 1

Where: The Langham Hotel, 330 North Wabash Ave.

The tea includes sandwiches such as the Caramelized Butternut Squash, Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna, milk chocolate spice and fruit cake scones, and desserts including the Gingerbread Sandwich Cookie with white chocolate ganache and crystal sugar.

A Christmas Carol

When: Nov. 16-Dec. 29

Where: The Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St.

Join Ebenezer Scrooge as he journeys through his past, present and future to discover the importance of friendship and love — with plenty of jubilant musical numbers, spectacular costumes and hilarious “Bah Humbugs!” along the way!

Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas Wish – The Musical

When: Nov. 20-Dec. 29

Where: Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.

The musical tells the story of a rag doll named Eleanor who lives in the magical world of The North Pole.

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