1. International Executive Roundtable
Task Force Meeting
28 October 2015

2. Agenda Introductions Purpose of group Review of Prior Work Decisions
Next Steps

3. Introductions Name Position Company Industry/Dealings
International Footprint
Version
Current Plans/Projects
Frank Klabbers
Martin Drude
Tim Arthur
Brian Millsap
Bruce Valk
Pete Hagan

4. Purpose
To engage Executives from Enterprise companies using Microsoft Dynamics AX in an International setting for value-added networking and knowledge sharing and to be the single most important communication channel for Microsoft Dynamics to seek guidance for the International Enterprise space.

5. AXUG Communities Meet locally Share globally
To engage every individual and company using Microsoft Dynamics AX in value-added networking and knowledge sharing and to be the single most important communication channel for Microsoft to seek guidance on future development of Dynamics AX.
VISION
Meet locally
Share globally
Connect with other Dynamics AX Executives
Share knowledge & experiences
Boost training and professional development
Locally led. Fueled by AXUG.
For meeting dates and to register visit:

6. Community Locations http://www.axug.com/engage/chapter
Existing Communities

7. International Executive Roundtable
Prior Work

8. Discussion regarding the purpose and nature of the group:
Constructive Advocacy
Peer to Peer knowledge sharing :  Large Enterprises; International Implementation
Unique connection with MSFT for the unique situations that the companies in this group encounter
Be careful to not put individual needs above group needs.  But, the group can help draw attention to individual problems to be solved.
Unique situations occur for International Enterprises that Microsoft can consider if they know about it.
Don't join if you only want to push your individual agendas.
The group can put some ground rules in place to ensure the collective voice is heard and not individual agendas.
Be careful that this doesn't become about issues.  Needs to be more "picture painting" of what the Enterprise model should look like.
How MSFT relates to the International Enterprise space.

9. Discussion regarding the group’s exclusive membership criteria:
Tim identifies that the CIO Summit is a tangible group in place, but has not been applicable to the Dynamics Enterprises.
Experience shows that the more precise the conversation, the better the conversation goes with Microsoft
MBUF is founded under similar objectives and focused in Germany.  Martin thinks several CIOs/Execs will be interested in joining on this Global group.
Consensus is to keep it AX only, particularly in the beginning.

10. Discussion regarding getting started:
Web meetings are OK to get most done.
Could start with forming a platform of 5-10 topics and begin conversations among the group and then to MSFT
Martin believes that this group can channel the international needs of the MBUF group.
Frank agrees that local groups can input topics of discussion
Adding some critical mass (maybe target 12??)  with some balanced representation from around NA and Europe
Suggestion to add a MSFT Liaison ("godfather") as a fixed ex-officio member of the group to make the cooperation more efficient.  Must be the right person from MSFT
MBUF meeting in November in Germany.  Martin will represent this group's objectives and bring back topics at hand in Germany - which may give us more concrete topics to consider in the AXUG International Executive Roundtable

11. International Executive Roundtable
Decisions

12. Exclusive Criteria
Size of Company: Greater than €250Million; $250Million
Personnel: At least 250 Full-time Employees OR At least 50 Users
Role: Member must be C-Level, Vice President, or Executive equivalent
International Presence: Must have operations in at least two countries
Multi-language: Must have two or more languages spoken among personnel
Multi-currency: Must have at least two currencies in operation
Prohibited: Partner/Service Provider - Company MUST NOT provide professional services, consulting, reselling, custom development, or any other category of service provider. EXCEPTION: If the service provider organization meets all other criteria, then the Executive that oversees internal operations, and not the sales or consulting arms, may attend the meetings.

13. What’s Our Name? International Executive Roundtable?
International Executive Forum?
Are we CIOs only? If then, International CIO Forum?
Other?

14. Microsoft Liaison
Who?
Dan Brown
Pepijn Richter
Sri Srinivasin
Other?

15. Topics
Brainstorm on Topic Ideas

16. Nominations Nominate other member candidates
Elect leader of this group

17. International Executive Roundtable
Next Steps

18. Next Steps Personal Invitation to candidates Next Meeting Date
Meeting format (virtual) – which topics?
Consistent Time of Day: 17:00 CET; 11am Eastern; 8am Pacific
Important Dates:
Convergence EMEA – Barcelona (30 Nov – 2 Dec)
AXUG Summit EMEA – Stuttgart (9-10 May)