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From Clippers to Cancer Conversations: Empowering Barbers as Health Advocates through Adult Learning Theory & Learning-Centered Activities

Oct 15, 2025

The Cleveland African American Prostate Cancer Project (CAAPP) is a research project in Cleveland, Ohio led by a team of cancer survivors, researchers, doctors and community members that aims to increase prostate cancer screening in the African American/Black community using the voice and reach of barbers. Prostate cancer (PCa) is the leading cancer diagnosis and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among Black men (American Cancer Society, 2025). CAAPP’s goal is to get Black men screened for prostate cancer starting at age 40, as they are at higher risk and early detection helps to reduce mortality and increase options for treatment.

I Like, I Wish, I Wonder – A Technique

Jul 28, 2023

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.

Embodied Design and Facilitation

May 30, 2023

Have you participated in a meeting or event lately where, instead of starting with an overview of the agenda, you started by taking breaths together? If you haven’t yet, you might soon.

Where Restorative Practice and Dialogue Education Meet

May 2, 2022

“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...

Learning Events vs. Meetings, What’s the Difference?

Aug 30, 2021

At GLP we see “learning events” and “meetings” as distinct and unique gatherings. The principles and practices of a learning-centered approach apply to both, however, there are also differences that need to be considered.

Being a Learning-Centered Organization

Apr 27, 2021

At GLP we have come to know that embodying a learning-centered approach in all that we do is a lifelong journey of discovery, innovation and learning.

Co-Designing and Facilitating High-Level Meetings

Mar 4, 2020

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) invited Global Learning Partners, (GLP) Inc. to support and fortify meetings among leadership and front-line staff for many years.

Courage and Bravery in Addition to Safety and Respect

Jan 28, 2020

During the first day of the Foundations of Dialogue Education course and many other Global Learning Partners learning events, we ask participants to identify guidelines that will support each other’s learning. The generated lists usually include expectations about...

Co-creating a Personal Finance Program for NYC

Jul 30, 2019

Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners works to create change in the financial lives of New York City residents. They believe strongly in the need to break people out of inertia and support them to take actions – even small actions – to improve their money management skills and build a healthy personal balance sheet.

adult learning

From Clippers to Cancer Conversations: Empowering Barbers as Health Advocates through Adult Learning Theory & Learning-Centered Activities

I Like, I Wish, I Wonder – A Technique

Embodied Design and Facilitation

Where Restorative Practice and Dialogue Education Meet

Learning Events vs. Meetings, What’s the Difference?

Being a Learning-Centered Organization

Co-Designing and Facilitating High-Level Meetings

Courage and Bravery in Addition to Safety and Respect

Co-creating a Personal Finance Program for NYC

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