There are many occasions when you will want to bring in an expert to share wisdom, best practices, and expertise. As planner and facilitator of the event, you are still responsible for the learning that occurs around the new knowledge shared by the guest speaker. Focus on creating a learning-centered design versus a teaching-centered one.
Conflict: How to Facilitate with Integrity and Ensure Safety
If you facilitate events, training or meetings, chances are you have had to navigate conflict or tough conversations. These are normal and unavoidable. And, they are not easy.
So, how do know when to shut them down and when to invite them in? How do we know how to ensure enough safety and respect for all present?
Episode 105: Engaging the Whole Person Virtually
Guests Jeanette Romkema and Andrea Van Liew share how the 3C Model – Connecting to Content, Connecting to Self and Connecting to Others – is crucial to engaging the whole person in a virtual setting. They share their recent revelations with clients about the...
Episode 201: Organizational Change is a Slow Cook – Featuring Elanco
Christian MacKinnon with Elanco, an international animal pharmaceutical company, and GLP's Jeanette Romkema speak with us about how Elanco came to embrace a learning-centered approach throughout their organization. They share the story of how a...
Episode 205: A Re-Design Worth the Time – Featuring Sinapis
Sinapis Group started in 2010 in Kenya as an accelerator program for entrepreneurs. Since then, they have grown to operate in 9 different countries. Scaling up meant stepping back to take a hard look at their training design. Sylvie Somerville, Director of Training...
Learning Events vs. Meetings, What’s the Difference?
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
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.
The Art of Facilitation: 10 Types of Learners
Diversity in any learning environment is a given, and paying attention to the different types of learners you'll encounter is important. There are so many varieties of people and these are just 10 of the common types you'll encounter when you facilitate (we'll have...
10 Tips for Using Visuals
Visuals are critical for any learning event because visual learners need information offered to them in this way. However, “more visuals” do not necessarily mean “more learning.” Here are 10 things to remember: Visual learners need to...
5 Tips for Working in Large Groups
Dialogue Education can work with any group size, but may look different depending on how big or small your group is. Here are a few things to keep in mind when working with large groups. Match the WHERE with the WHO. When you know you have a large group coming to an...
5 Tips for Working With Small Groups
Dialogue Education™ can work with any group size, but may look different depending on how big or small your group is. Here are a few things to keep in mind when working with small groups. Continue to use smaller groups or pairs. Avoid the temptation to have all...
10 Tips for Effective Email Communication
Email is a powerful tool in the workplace, but it has become a headache for some. Using email effectively is not as straightforward as it seems but following a few key guidelines can make all the difference.