In a couple of weeks, one of the sessions I'm facilitating at the Nonprofit Technology Conference in San Jose is called "How To Be A Wizard at Tech Training." As you can tell from the slide, we have a Harry Potter theme for the session. My colleague Cindy Leonard has used her photoshop magic to help each of the speakers transform into a character. Here's the description: Hands down, this is the most interactive session you will attend at 16NTC! Our session will change the way you design and … [Read more...]
Trainer's Notebook: Group Polling Techniques and Tools and Incorporating Movement
Last week, in addition to giving the ending keynote and facilitating a design lab for the Arts Brain Trust at the National Arts Marketing Project Conference, I was a participant in a pre conference convening expertly facilitated by Jennifer Edwards who is an organizational development consultant, dancer, and teacher. As a trainer, it is always great to experience someone else facilitating so you can have empathy for participants, get some new ideas or reflect on your trade craft. Here's what … [Read more...]
Trainer's Notebook: Facilitating Tech Training Internationally – Tips for Working with Interpreters
I've just returned from an inspiring week in Kiev, Ukraine where I got to facilitate a training for women's organizations organized by Wake, an amazing start up founded by two respected colleagues Trish Tierney and Heather Ramsey. They started WAKE after working together for 15 years designing and leading global programs at the intersection of technology, civil society and women's empowerment. The program is called Tech2Empower and you can learn more about it here. We had an incredible team … [Read more...]
Trainer's Notebook: Fishbowl Facilitation Technique
Last week, I participated in the "Funders Learning Lab: Investing in Networks and Network Leadership." The participants included both funders and practitioners with expertise in networks, leadership development, philanthropy and social justice. The goal was to add to our collective understanding about investing in network leadership and networks. The lab was convened by Leadership Learning Community and Center for Social Sector Leadership. It was expertly facilitated by Alison Lin and Odin … [Read more...]
Help Empower Women Rights Organizations in the Ukraine
A branch of my family tree is from the Ukraine. At the age of 13, my grandfather left his country and ended up as a refugee in America. Despite harsh conditions, he made a new life in a new country, but never forgot his homeland. Now, almost 100 years later, I have an opportunity to give back to my ancestral homeland. I’m giving my support as well as sharing my teaching and technology skills with Women’s Rights organizations in Ukraine. The project is called “Tech2Empower,” … [Read more...]
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