Grains of Learning in a Mayo Jar of Time
It would be hard to imagine a more ridiculous purchase. Straight out of a trainer tools magazine, a $39.95 mayonnaise jar complete with golf balls,… Read More »Grains of Learning in a Mayo Jar of Time
Nancy Bacon
I work at the intersection of learning, nonprofits, and leadership. I am a teacher, instructional designer, and nonprofit person who has worn every hat possible. I regular write, speak, and consult on learning strategy, design, and leadership.
Courage. Coragem.
Two weeks ago, nonprofit and community leaders gathered together in Yakima, Washington, to work in teams on hard issues. In several different conversations, people used… Read More »Courage. Coragem.
Webinar emails: trying something new
This fall, the Washington Nonprofits learning team changed up the emails we send related to webinars. Here’s an infographic explaining what we did and why.… Read More »Webinar emails: trying something new
So Who’s In the Room? Moving On.
The presenter steps up to the podium, welcomes everyone to what will certainly be an awesome conference session. She segues into a typical warm-up exercise:… Read More »So Who’s In the Room? Moving On.
Let’s Play Learning Strategy Mix-and-Match!
The waning days of summer are upon us. The clouds have rolled in, and the smoke has cleared. For those of us in the Pacific… Read More »Let’s Play Learning Strategy Mix-and-Match!
Project Runway: A Lesson in Adult Learning
Binge watching reality television provides a lot of time between the drama to think about learning. Such was the case when my daughter and I… Read More »Project Runway: A Lesson in Adult Learning
Thinking Out Loud: How to Make Conferences into Learning Experiences that Lead to Action
We put a lot into conferences. We spend months lining up speakers with ideas intended to shift our thinking. We curate workshops and plan networking… Read More »Thinking Out Loud: How to Make Conferences into Learning Experiences that Lead to Action
Wonder Woman needs her shield.
It is kind of like Wonder Woman leaving her lasso of truth around a rock on Themyscira. It’s as if she forgot her vibranium… Read More »Wonder Woman needs her shield.
Walk This Way
I spent the last five weeks immersed in two experiences. First, my family hosted a 19 year old foster-care “graduate” needing a short term place… Read More »Walk This Way
Upcoming Train the Trainer Series
At Washington Nonprofits, we are really excited to announce our Spring 2018 “Train the Trainer Series,” which starts April 4, 2018. Sessions will be lead… Read More »Upcoming Train the Trainer Series
Manipulation or Influence?
At a recent conference, I introduced the work of Robert Cialdini, author of Influence and Presuasion. We were talking about how to motivate nonprofit… Read More »Manipulation or Influence?
Habits and House of Cards: How to bring thinking about habits into a New Year
House of Cards left a legacy in our house, #metoo movement aside. A few episodes into the series, my beloved watched Frank Underwood rowing… Read More »Habits and House of Cards: How to bring thinking about habits into a New Year