Have you ever set up a breakout room and only half the people went there? They didn’t ‘move’ because they were no longer at their desk. But how could you know: their webcam was OFF! Have you ever found yourself begging, even pleading, for individuals in a Zoom meeting...
A Chance to Be Your Truest Self
I have learned a lot about connection recently. Previous to the last couple of months, I was afraid of it. In a way, I’d imagine we all were. As a shared humanity, it seems as though in the last year we’ve never been farther apart. Amidst wars and division in many...
Leadership: The Catalyst for Learning Transfer and Impact
I have worked in human resources for health throughout the entire country especially for the past 10 years. Currently I am with the Last Mile Health Liberia Country Program. I am participating in the Healthy Communities Fellowship which was created to amplify the...
The World Needs a Regular Pick-Me-Up
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,...
Talking Circles: More than a Technique
Talking circles, also known as sharing circles, have long been used by Indigenous peoples in Canada, the US, and around the world. They are used to ensure each individual who has gathered in a place has a voice and is fully heard.
Communities of Practice: Knowing We Are Not Alone
Do you sometimes feel alone in your work? Do you wish you could share your big achievements and your tough challenges with someone else? Do you wish you had someone who could give you the right tool for a specific problem? Do you wonder how you can have regular professional development with like-minded individuals?
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...
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.
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.