As we reviewed the assessments coming in after the pilot of a newly developed training course, two words stood out: breakout rooms. Half of our team expected the feedback on these virtual discussion groups to be negative, the other wondered why almost every participant wrote about them in their responses. We poured over the data […]
“Remember that your authority over other human beings is an artificial construct.” [1] I’ve been asking people about their core values and characteristics when they are at their best for over 20 years. I was introduced to this practice through the field of restorative justice. I witnessed mentors help groups identify their core values in […]
Breakout groups – where small groups talk within the larger group – can help all learners participate more fully, engage with each other and connect to the content in a deeper way. In a virtual setting, breakout rooms help learners get that in-person feel, and can be used effectively to enable personal meaning-making. When to […]
Peter Perkins, a former Co-owner and Senior Partner of GLP passed away on January 25, 2022. Here we celebrate the tremendous impact he had on the people of Vermont through his work with Global Learning Partners. We invite you to leave a comment below to join in the celebration of Peter’s life and work. […]
The growth in online offerings has led to a more “blended” approach to learning events, with various components such as live virtual sessions, mobile-based learning and personal exploration through journaling and workbooks. A blended approach is intended to deepen learning and more easily transfer the learning into personal life and work. A learning journey is […]
Below is an interview with Trisha Viecco Carrillo of International Budget Partnership (IBP). Recently, she shared with Jeanette Romkema (GLP Senior Partner) a warm-up she used in a meeting, and Jeanette wanted to learn more… * * * * * * Jeanette Romkema (JR): Trish, you have been journeying with the principles and practices of […]
In her recent book The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker impels us to prepare well for our gatherings. She reminds us to probe with questions such as: Who is this event for? What do they most want to get from it? Whether preparing for an executive leadership retreat, a 90th birthday party, or a virtual […]
This week’s reflections from Jane include a new word from the wordsmith in Twogether and an imperative to create an experience! Check them out and more reflections on Our Founder page.
Read the latest musings from the back porch of our beloved founder, Dr. Jane Vella. In this week’s collection, Jane creates a new word in Disappointment vs. Dis-attention. She reflects on the quote – hope is a memory of the future in It Takes a Village. In Tears of Recognition, she breaks down the word “recognition” […]
I had the privilege of participating in a life-changing wildlife educational experience about black bears. When I got home after the first year, I felt I hadn’t made the most of this incredible opportunity. A guided learning journal I created for year two helped me remember what I learned and transfer the learning to action […]