Tag Archives: Facilitation
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
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Tagged #Nonprofit, #NPLA, Board Development, Board Recruitment, boards, Facilitation, Retreats, Team Building
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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
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Tagged Board Development, boards, Community, Facilitation, Leadership, Retreats, Strategic Planning, Team Building
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10 Books on Facilitation (with 11 Quotes)
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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Tagged #Nonprofit, boards, Facilitation, Leadership, Retreats, Team Building
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2012 Annual Report
In 2012, my seventh year of consulting, I’m pleased to report: I served 29 organizations (14 returning clients and 15 new clients…see below for the full list). This brings the total number of clients I have served to over 80. … Continue reading
The Growing Bicycle Movement: Winning Campaigns
I just finished leading my 18th Winning Campaigns training for the Alliance for Biking and Walking in Kansas City, Missouri. Like all the trainings I have led, this engaging two and a half day workshop gave participants the opportunity to … Continue reading
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Tagged Coaching, Facilitation, Leadership, Sustainability, Training
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How and Why I Bike to Retreats
A skilled facilitator brings some important materials to a meeting including an easel, markers, post-it notes, sticky-dots, chime, a small clock and most challenging of all to carry on a bicycle, a full sized poster board to scribe notes to capture everyone’s … Continue reading
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