This is the third in a series of interviews conducted by Joan Dempsey, GLP's Dialogue Education Community Director, with people who believe deeply in the power of dialogue to influence learning that lasts. Today's interview is with GLP Partner, Michael Culliton. Joan Dempsey (Joan): What’s your favorite axiom, and why? Michael Culliton (Michael): “The learning […]
Do you ever get emails asking you to spend a few minutes sharing your thoughts about evaluating a training? I do. And I'm always a little torn because I know whoever asks is eager for a few crisp tips. Instead, I grill them with questions! The rest of this short blog post is about questions: […]
Webinars offer a great alternative to holding face-to-face workshops as they save the costs and carbon associated with travel. However, they can easily become a sleep-inducing monologue in which a disembodied voice drones over a hypnotic barrage of never-ending PowerPoint slides. Meanwhile, the participants, their identities hidden by their remote connection, may be tempted to […]
Having the right people at the right time during the life of an organization is a significant accomplishment for any board of directors. Ensuring everyone is working together with a common focus and complimentary efforts is an even bigger accomplishment. Below are some tips for intentionally fostering a well-functioning healthy board. These tips have been […]
There is a good reason why board members are not standing in line to be the chair – it is hard work! Below are some tips to help you in this challenging role. It is often true that the stronger the board chair, the stronger the board. *These tips have been written for not-for-profit boards. […]
Everyone strives to have a “full board," but filling the seats is not enough. A board is most effective and healthy when its members intentionally work at their role as board members. Below are 10 tips for board members who want to excel in their role. *These tips have been written for not-for-profit boards. However, […]
Through our years of teaching SURE-Fire Meetings, we’ve discovered how valuable it is for organizations to have a thoughtful approach to making decisions. Here are ten tips. Get perspective on how important and urgent a decision it is. Most of us live in a rushed work world. Every decision has got to get made as […]
If you haven’t yet seen this hysterical video that’s been making the rounds lately, do check it out: A Conference Call in Real Life, by Tripp & Tyler. At GLP, we’d like to help you avoid these nightmares, so here are 11 tips to better telephone meetings. 1. “All Meetings are Created Equal” In the […]
Neuroplasticity. Now that’s a ten-dollar word. It belongs in everyone’s wallet. Its purchase power underwrites a message of hope and inspiration. As Jane Vella celebrates, “We can create ourselves!” But how do we create ourselves? Where is the instruction manual when we want a self-directed course of study? How do we SNAG the brain (stimulate […]
Wednesday, October 2, 4:15 p.m. – Wrapping up Day 2 as a participant in Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach, it struck me like a lightning bolt! I'm a lumper. Not to be confused with lumpy . . . that's a whole other blog. You see, I am an animal trainer. I spend a great […]