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Community gardens can remain active even when gardening is not
Published on November 7, 2013
Facilitating effective workshops helps to engage gardeners through learning experiences. Learning experiences both enable and energize participants leading to a higher level of dedication and inspiration in your organization. -
Facilitated discussion adds value to conference learning experience
Published on October 30, 2013
Talking with other participants about educational content while the material is still fresh in mind helps develop later application of that content to the participant’s work. -
Brainstorming is divergent thinking!
Published on October 24, 2013
Brainstorming is about broadening the base not tightening the screws. The goal is to generate many different ideas over a short period of time without evaluation, criticism or commentary. -
Steps to building a successful team: Part 4
Published on October 17, 2013
The fourth step: embracing accountability. -
If you are going to have a meeting, have a reason!
Published on October 8, 2013
When participants know the overall purpose of a meeting they have been invited to attend, when they know where they fit into an overall plan, then they are more likely to be helpful and engaged. -
Simple tips to revitalize and energize meetings
Published on October 7, 2013
A few key details in meeting organization can help members’ time and energy investment pay off. -
Steps to building a successful team: Part 1
Published on September 27, 2013
The first step is to build trust. -
Understanding adult learners
Published on July 5, 2013
Consider these concepts when facilitating, teaching or otherwise working with adults. -
Five components necessary for successful change
Published on July 5, 2013
When just one of these components is missing - confusion, anxiety, resistance, frustration or repetition occur – instead of change. -
Self-directed learning for all ages
Published on July 3, 2013
Winner of $1 million prize at TED2013 Conference experiments with a unique teaching technique.