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
“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
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?
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
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
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)
We ran a training last March on human centered development. One of the trainers told us that developing a beginner’s mind allowed us to process information and… Read More »A Beginner’s Mind
In October 2016, I had the tremendous privilege to be interviewed by one of my favorite podcast producers: Erik Hanberg of the “For Small Nonprofits”… Read More »“For Small Nonprofits” Podcast
Human-centered design has taken center stage. It is the theme for this year’s Washington State Nonprofit Conference. It comes up regularly now in conversation about… Read More »3 Thoughts on Human-Centered Design
We often don’t think about why we do what we do until well after we have done it. Such was the case with Chunk, Flip, Guide,… Read More »The start of something new