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
Adult learning
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
Learning • Technology • Design Conference Session – February 1, 2018
I’m absolutely thrilled to be presenting a session in the Learning • Technology • Design™ (LTD) virtual conference from February 1-23, 2018. The Washington Nonprofits learning… Read More »Learning • Technology • Design Conference Session – February 1, 2018
Learning ≠ Doing
If you want people to be more financially literate, you invest in financial literacy education, right? So think governments, businesses, and nonprofits worldwide. They spend… Read More »Learning ≠ Doing
Ask Nancy: Audience Engagement
I got an email this week that asked for my thoughts on audience engagement. I’m sharing a version of the exchange with you because engaged… Read More »Ask Nancy: Audience Engagement
Our Learning Pledge
“What’s the ‘big idea’ for our conference?” Jim asked. “That kids need to be more engaged… actively involved in learning activities.” “And how are we… Read More »Our Learning Pledge
Emotions in Learning: Ok, but how do I do that?
A few months ago, I presented to nonprofit colleagues about learning and the power of emotions. One said, “Okay, I get it. Emotions are important… Read More »Emotions in Learning: Ok, but how do I do that?
How to move people to action
A well designed conference is awesome, in the original sense of the word. It inspires an overwhelming feeling of reverence. I spent last Tuesday at the Closing… Read More »How to move people to action
Strategic Learning: Don’t leave action to chance
We offer learning events to provide opportunities for people to get what they need to be more effective. Sometimes this goal is achieved, but often the… Read More »Strategic Learning: Don’t leave action to chance
3 Ways to Break the Nonprofit Scarcity Trap (Part 2)
It is not hard to slip into a scarcity mindset this time of year. The world can seem flat when we get tired. (Luckily Memorial… Read More »3 Ways to Break the Nonprofit Scarcity Trap (Part 2)