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How Might AI Inform or Endanger Our Work … and Our World

Mar 10, 2026

GLP’s Community of Practice, the Certified Network, is dedicated to advancing adult learning. Many of us are seeing conversations emerge about the role of or avoidance of artificial intelligence (AI). From design and facilitation to evaluation and learner engagement, the use of AI is already beginning to shape decisions we make about how we work, teach, learn, and collaborate. For some, it may be an uncomfortable conversation and yet important.

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Learning-Centered Conferences: Guest Speakers and Panels

Apr 4, 2024

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.

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6 Core Principles, Virtually!

Dec 13, 2023

Respect. Safety. Engagement. Inclusion. Relevance. Immediacy. These six core principles drive our work at Global Learning Partners (GLP).

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Inviting in the Magic: When Learning Goes Beyond the Expected

Nov 30, 2023

Years ago, I received an email from a course participant thanking me for the transformative experience. It turns out she wasn’t thanking me for the learning (although she assured me that too was profound); she wanted to share that the experience had helped her become...

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A Learning-Centered Conference: Lessons Learned

Oct 2, 2023

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...

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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.

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What to Do When Life Happens: A Facilitator’s Challenge

Feb 21, 2023

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...

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The World Needs a Regular Pick-Me-Up

Jan 31, 2022

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,...

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Using Open Questions to Deepen My Learning about Bears

Oct 5, 2021

I had the privilege of participating in a life-changing wildlife educational experience about black bears. When I got home after the first year, I felt I hadn't made the most of this incredible opportunity. A guided learning journal I created for year two helped me...

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