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.
International Budget Partnership (IBP) is a global leader in Fiscal Transparency and Accountability. One of IBP’s core strengths and contributions to the fiscal field has always been its ability to convene and facilitate strategic conversations and peer learning.
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.
Increasingly, organizations and companies see the value of having a thoughtful approach to making decisions.
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.
I’m the president of a non-profit board of trustees and before I took the helm our meetings were primarily show-and-tell sessions: the director showed and told and we sat passively and listened, contributing ideas when we were asked. That was then. ...
Next time I’m planning an idea-generating session, I’ll consider suggesting that we invite a few new people to the group who can offer a novel take. Maybe I’ll even throw a rubber chicken into the circle when things are running along a predictable path! ~ Michael...
Everyone strives to have a “full board,” but filling the seats is not enough. A board is most effective and healthy when its members intentionally work at their role…
There is a good reason why board members are not standing in line to be the chair – it is hard work! Below are some tips to help you in this challenging role. It is often true that the stronger the board chair, the stronger the board. *These tips have been written for...
Having the right people at the right time during the life of an organization is a significant accomplishment for any board of directors. Ensuring everyone is working together with a common focus and complimentary efforts is an even bigger accomplishment. Below are...
[This post is the first in a summer series of three posts on Three Levels of Listening. Stay tuned for the remaining two posts in this series, and download the tipsheet Three Levels of Listening in the meantime!] Imagine this: You are at a learning event, one you did...
[This post is the last in a summer series of three posts on Three Levels of Listening. Want to learn more? We invite you to read the first and second post, and download the tipsheet Three Levels of Listening.] Imagine this: You are sitting in a café with two...