Tag Archives: Retreats

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 →

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10 Tips for Dealing with People Who Dominate Your Meetings

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Ron Milam

At some point, you have participated in a meeting where one person clearly dominates the discussion. That person may have even been you. While folks who tend to dominate meetings are usually smart and passionate, their domination often negatively impacts … Continue reading →

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Trainings I offer

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Ron Milam

I love leading trainings on a variety of topics. Having led over 130 trainings that have served over 2,500 people, I still look for ways to make my trainings more fun and engaging (photo is from a training I led … Continue reading →