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Situation
	At the next Board meeting you are presenting a controversial strategy/change and need candid feedback from a knowledgeable peer to ensure proper strategy and personal success.
Standard Resources
	Colleagues: Limited because sitting in same context Auditors/Legal Counsel: May not want to share draft info; limited perspective of those advisors
EPN Response
	EPNConnect: Identify executive who will have perspective on your presentation to gather their feedback/suggestions.

Situation
	You have to make a decision about incentive/bonus payments for staff on medical leave.
Standard Resources
	Colleagues: Either have no experience or have different drivers of employee engagement Legal Counsel: Only has perspective on what is legally required
EPN Response
	EPNConnect: Identify a peer at a similar organization and ask him how he handles incentive/bonus payments and why. EPNDesk: Ask the expert on call for his experience/opinion.

Situation
	You need a primer on a technical issue your company hasn't faced before and there is a lot of theory available, but little practical advice.
Standard Resources
	Books/Courses/Online Search: Time consuming and "ivory tower"
EPN Response
	EPNConnect: Identify a few contacts at similar organizations who have dealt with the issue; request their internal training materials/policies on the issue. EPNDesk: Ask the expert on call for the best resource available, his experience, or a reference.

Situation
	You anticipate that your company will be entering a new product market next year so you need to establish relationships with future suppliers and partners.
Standard Resources
	Call the Switch Board: Hard to find the right companies/people in them Ask for Reference from Personal Network: Limited view into the right people and risk of disclosure
EPN Response
	EPNConnect: Identify individuals at target companies where you can give value to start a relationship.