Category Archives: Facilitation

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LA (Neighborhood Land Trust Retreat) Story

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Ron Milam

One way in which I know my work makes a positive difference is when clients I previously served ask to me help them out again. After last year’s very successful retreat with the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust, I’m thrilled … Continue reading →

Posted in Facilitation, Retreats | Tagged #Nonprofit, #NPLA, Clients, Community, Facilitation, Leadership, Leadership Development, Retreats, Sustainability, Team Building

LA County Active Transportation Coalition Retreat

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Ron Milam

These days, I’m working in partnership with my Affiliates to serve collaborations change initiatives. The latest example: Jill Sourial and I recently facilitated a two-retreat for a the LA County Active Transportation Coalition, a project between the Safe Routes to … Continue reading →

Posted in Collaboration, Facilitation | Tagged #Nonprofit, #NPLA, Clients, Collaboration, Community, Facilitation, Leadership, Retreats, Strategic Planning, Sustainability

Trevor Project Advance

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Ron Milam

I recently facilitated an incredible two-day Advance (another name for a retreat) for the Trevor Project, the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. As an organization, Trevor Project … Continue reading →

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15 Process Tools for Collaboration: Building Healthy Communities Long Beach

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Ron Milam

Over the course of eight months, I served Building Healthy Communities Long Beach (BHCLB). BHCLB is a collaborative of a diverse group of partners supported by the California Endowment working together to create sustainable and positive health outcomes in the … Continue reading →

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10 Books on Facilitation (with 11 Quotes)

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Ron Milam

Here are my top 11 recommendations on books related to facilitation: Great meetings!: How to facilitate like a pro. Kelsey, D., & Plumb, P. (1997). A good intro. “The facilitator impacts and guides the process but does not give input on … Continue reading →

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Retreat Success: Youth Speak! Collective

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Ron Milam

Every nonprofit needs a strong, dynamic team in order to accomplish their work. When an organization grows the size of its staff and its programs, convening the staff once a year for a retreat is a great way to build … Continue reading →

Posted in Facilitation, Retreats | Tagged #Nonprofit, #NPLA, Facilitation, Leadership, Leadership Development, Retreats, Team Building