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 more easily and universally understood compared to academic […]
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 space? What is true for physical spaces that was […]
A well-selected technique can deepen dialogue, increase engagement, generate meaningful ideas, and make work easier. Speed dating is one I love using. When to Use It You want to boost the energy in the room. You want participants to hear from many colleagues in the room in a short amount of time. This technique works […]
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. Opening space for wishes and wonderings can feel especially inspiring. […]
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 feedback processes and ensure commitment at all levels of an organization. It can take place in one-on-one settings as […]
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. This approach to feedback has taken root and spread across GLP culture. Sample Feedback Guidelines: Be lavish, sincere, and specific in our affirmations. Offer suggestions in the […]
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 to align the steps of design to ensure the best content is being offered at […]
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. We facilitate learning sessions with individuals in small and large communities, from grassroot organizations and concerned civil servants, victims as well as perpetrators of violence, […]
Do you sometimes feel alone in your work? Do you often wish you could share your big achievements and your tough challenges with someone else? Do you sometimes 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 […]
Talking circles have long been used by Indigenous Peoples in Canada, the US and around the world. They are also known as ‘sharing circles’. They are used to ensure each individual who has gathered in a place has a voice and is fully heard. It is used at the start of a gathering, in the […]