A Learning-Centered Conference: Lessons Learned

Large industry conferences can be a challenging venue to craft a learner-centered design. They are, in nature, structured agendas with a commonly accepted approach and style – keynote addresses, panel discussions, and large passive audiences. With a desire to advance application of knowledge and reflection on conference learnings, we attempted to shake up our large […]

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Kirstie Creighton

Kirstie Creighton is the Manager of Education and Belonging with the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. She works with staff, clients and community members to ensure that ASNS is meeting the needs of all Nova Scotians on the dementia journey. She has a unique blend of skills and training in the field of adult education, […]

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Making Room for Magic: A Revolutionary Act in a Busy World

A colleague from Kansas recently told me that she had received some pressure to “cover more material” in order to “make the most” of the professional development investment. “Yikes!” I said, “That is so contrary to all we know about how humans learn.” “Don’t give into the pressure,” I added, “You have to leave room […]

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Expanding a Vibrant and Exciting Market: Supporting Organizational Change

The Situation  Episcopal Relief & Development was undergoing a transition and updating its operating model to align with their new strategic plan. They were reviewing how their market-facing teams engage with their audiences and with each other, and identifying the capabilities needed for their work.   The Challenge   Global Learning Partners was invited to collaborate in […]

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Bringing in All Voices: Collaborative & Inclusive Visioning in Vermont

The Situation Upper Valley Services (UVS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing services and support for people with developmental disabilities in Vermont. It is led by a strong team of visionary leaders. UVS sought to engage its staff, board, service providers and the larger community in an inclusive facilitated discovery process to create a […]

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