For more than five years, our My Collaborative Team Happy Hour has been a consistent and meaningful space for connection, conversation, and community. What began as a simple idea, bringing collaborative professionals together in a relaxed virtual setting, has grown into something much more impactful. Week after week, it became a place where ideas were shared, relationships were built, and the Collaborative community strengthened in real time.
With that strong foundation in mind, we’re stepping into a new chapter.
Moving forward, our My Collaborative Team Happy Hour will take place on Thursdays at 4:30 PM ET instead of Fridays.
This change comes with a sense of appreciation for what Fridays have meant over the past five-plus years. Those gatherings carried us through shifting professional landscapes, busy seasons, and even times when staying connected felt more important than ever. There’s a lot to be said for consistency, and Fridays gave us that. But just as Collaborative Practice encourages flexibility, responsiveness, and growth, we believe it’s important to evolve alongside the world around us.
As schedules and work rhythms have changed, so have the way people engage. What we’ve seen recently is that Thursdays bring a different kind of energy. There’s momentum in the middle of the week that lends itself to deeper conversation and greater participation. People show up more present, more engaged, and more ready to contribute. The discussions feel more dynamic, more thoughtful, and ultimately more valuable for everyone involved.
Rather than holding onto a schedule simply because it’s familiar, we’re choosing to lean into what is working now. This shift is about making sure that our virtual happy hour continues to serve its purpose as a meaningful and relevant space for collaborative professionals.
At its core, this gathering has always been about more than just logging on at the end of the day. It’s about creating a space where professionals from across North America can connect, share openly, and support one another in the work we all care deeply about. It’s a place where ideas are exchanged freely, challenges are discussed honestly, and new perspectives emerge in ways that don’t always happen in more formal settings.
That’s what we’re committed to preserving and strengthening as we move forward.
If you’ve been a regular attendee over the years, you’ve helped shape this community into what it is today. If you’ve been meaning to join or haven’t attended in a while, there’s never been a better time to jump in. The conversation is evolving, the energy is building, and the opportunity to connect is as valuable as ever.
We’re proud of the incredible run we had on Fridays and we’re just as excited about what Thursdays at 4:30 PM ET will bring.
Our Collaborative community grows by listening, adapting, and continuing to show up for one another. We look forward to seeing you there.
