5 Reasons Why Your Executive Team Should Consider Knowledge-Sharing

Gaining information and knowledge is easier than it has ever been. Yet, despite having infinite sources of information at the tip of our hands, a personal conversation is still the best way to build trust, strengthen relationships and share knowledge.

By attending knowledge-sharing dinner discussions, executives can explore challenges with individuals of their same seniority who may be facing similar challenges in different sectors. However, it is not very often that executives are invited to speak in a neutral and pitch-free environment without logos, merchandising or big lights.

This is when companies like The Ortus Club become extremely useful. Hosting executive knowledge-sharing discussions around the world for senior peers across various sectors, Ortus encourages decision makers to challenge each other to thought-provoking discourse.

As brilliant minds are brought together, focusing on sharing solutions with each other, not only do they shape their skills as decision-makers but also develop a knowledge-sharing culture to pass onto their teams.

Here are 5 reasons why you should consider hosting or attending executive knowledge sharing discussions:


1. Because they are neutral and pitch-free

In order to maintain the focus on the conversation, discussions are hosted in neutral environments where guests are not pitched to by sales teams, brokers or recruiters. Any merchandising or long monologues is normally left out of the room. Of course, the avenue for possible collaborations can exist amongst participants but this should be discussed on a separate occasion.

Intimate knowledge-sharing events work best when all participants are of similar job titles and similarly sized companies. This guarantees relevant and thought-provoking discussions being raised based on the wealth of experience of each attendee.

3. Because confidentiality is respected

Everything discussed stays behind closed doors. Being in a room where executives are free to voice their thoughts and ideas without worrying about their words being published or recorded is very rare in traditional networking events. Respecting confidentiality means thoughts and questions raised are more honest and constructive than at average occasions.

 4. Because it promotes innovation and growth

The purpose of knowledge-sharing is to gain intellectual capital while developing trust with other participants. Embracing different perspectives and having a group of experienced leaders share knowledge and reflect collaboratively, is an opportunity we rarely stumbled upon.
5. Because the focus is kept on the topic

All participants are committed to dedicate their whole attention towards discussing the specific topic for the duration of the event. A neutral moderator is often invited to help maintain the agenda and ensure that the conversation does not shift towards other topics.

As Jessica Circi, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The Ortus Club, said “In a world where people measure their influence, success and experience by the number of connections on their LinkedIn accounts, having meaningful conversations in person has become a treasured opportunity to establish trust.”

The Ortus Club runs executive knowledge-sharing discussions. We provide a neutral, pitch-free environment focused on creating a relaxed atmosphere for senior decision makers to come together and share their experiences on specific topics.