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Collaborative Retreat: ARC + STAR
Why host a retreat for one organization when you can share it with two? This is exactly what we did for a retreat I facilitated for two organizations working to improve the lives of people with diabilities: The ARC and … Continue reading
Posted in Retreats
Tagged #Nonprofit, #NPLA, Board Development, Board Recruitment, boards, Facilitation, Retreats, Team Building
Everyone Walks in LA: LA Walks Retreat
I’m a big believer in the mission of Los Angeles Walks and am pleased to report after a fun, engaging two-day retreat, their board decided goals for what it wants to accomplish, both in 2013 and over the long-term. They … Continue reading
Posted in Retreats
Tagged Board Development, boards, Community, Facilitation, Leadership, Retreats, Strategic Planning, Team Building
10 Books on Facilitation (with 11 Quotes)
Several folks have asked me for my recommendations on books related to facilitation. Here’s my top 10: Great meetings!: How to facilitate like a pro. Kelsey, D., & Plumb, P. (1997). A good intro. “The facilitator impacts and guides the … Continue reading
Posted in Facilitation
Tagged #Nonprofit, boards, Facilitation, Leadership, Retreats, Team Building
Retreat Success: Los Feliz Improvement Association
“The activities Ron planned worked great and I was delighted at how fully the board members threw themselves into the skits and other things on the agenda. I was also impressed at how well Ron kept to the time frames, … Continue reading
Posted in Retreats
Tagged #Nonprofit, Board Development, boards, Facilitation, Leadership, Leadership Development, Retreats, Team Building
Art and Skill of Facilitation Mini-Conference: Sept. 8
I’m thrilled to present at the upcoming Art and Skill of Facilitation Mini-Conference hosted by the American Society for Training and Development on September 8th. I’m developing a new workshop for the training based on my experience facilitating meetings and … Continue reading
Posted in Fundraising
Tagged boards, Facilitation, Leadership, Retreats, Team Building
Retreat Success: Bicycle Kitchen
Soon after launching my consulting practice, my good friend Jimmy Lizama asked if I could facilitate the upcoming retreat for the Bicycle Kitchen, a community bike repair space he and a group of other folks launched a few years earlier. … Continue reading
Posted in Facilitation, Retreats
Tagged #Nonprofit, Board Development, boards, Clients, Facilitation, Leadership, Retreats, Strategic Planning

