I work in a closed society. My colleagues do as well. In fact, we are all from the country in which we work and are passionate about what we do.
Teaching in Closed Societies
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What to Do When Life Happens: A Facilitator’s Challenge
I intentionally design to maximize learning. I conduct a needs assessment, asking select questions of participants and stakeholders, studying websites and key documents, and observing events and meetings of the client and small groups. I check my assumptions and work...
GLP’s Feedback Culture: Tending the Garden
For years, GLP’s core course (currently “Foundations of Dialogue Education”) included a set of guidelines around receiving and offering feedback as well as a carefully sequenced feedback model.
Receiving and Offering Feedback: An Organizational Culture Worth Building
Download as PDF Download Feedback Process + Tool Cultivating a culture of healthy feedback – receiving and offering it – takes time and intentional work in multiple areas. It can begin during onboarding and run through to the exit interview. Leaders can model healthy...
I Like, I Wish, I Wonder – A Technique
For many of us, wondering aloud can take tremendous courage. This is especially true if it is not invited. The technique “I like, I wish, I wonder” offers a multi-layered process for hearing and collecting input or reflections that are nuanced, fresh, and exciting.
Speed Dating – A Technique
A well-selected technique can deepen dialogue, increase engagement, generate meaningful ideas, and make work easier. Speed dating is one I love using.
Own the Space: Tips for In-Person Room Setup
Download the Tip Sheet Just as many of us got used to meeting and facilitating sessions online, we are back in-person. You may be asking yourself: Do I still remember how to do that well? What have I learned in this virtual space that can be applied to the in-person...
Tips for Facilitating Groups with Low Literacy
Most groups will have a range of literacy represented. When you are working with a group that has low literacy, consider the tips below to make sure everyone feels included and able to learn. Use language that is familiar to the group. In general, everyday language is...
Dialogue Education in the University: Moving from Monologue to Dialogue
Having experienced university teaching through lecture, most instructors teach how they have been taught. Although lecture (i.e., monologue instruction) can be an effective tool for learning, it can be over-used or not intentionally used to maximize learning.
Inviting in the Magic: When Learning Goes Beyond the Expected
Years ago, I received an email from a course participant thanking me for the transformative experience. It turns out she wasn’t thanking me for the learning (although she assured me that too was profound); she wanted to share that the experience had helped her become...