Tag Archives: Leadership

Retreat Success: Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Ron Milam

“We had a great retreat. All of the staff were really happy.” –Beverly Keefe, Director of Operations, Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust Organizations grow. They hire new staff. As they grow, they need to bring everyone up to speed so … Continue reading →

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Mapping My Network

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Ron Milam

I value relationships and appreciate all of the fantastic people in my life. When facilitating retreats, I do my best to build stronger relationships within the leadership I serve. Outside of retreats, I do my best to steward relationships I … Continue reading →

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Art and Skill of Facilitation Mini-Conference: Sept. 8

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Ron Milam

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 →

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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 →

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Retreat Success: Bicycle Kitchen

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Ron Milam

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 →

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Retreat Success: Black Women for Wellness

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Ron Milam

When Jan Robinson, Executive Director of Black Women for Wellness, asked if I could facilitate their upcoming Sisters in Control retreat, I said “absolutely!” Having coached Black Women for Wellness as part of Liberty Hill’s Wally Marks Leadership Institute, I … Continue reading →