Facilitation Lab
Facilitation Lab Vancouver
Practice Playground - Hands-On Problem-Solving for Facilitators
With Gordana Rauski
In Partnership With Miro
Meeting Objective: To explore various problem-solving frameworks, share experiences, and practice tools that can enhance our facilitation skills.
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About Facilitation Lab Vancouver
Facilitation Lab Vancouver is a monthly in-person meetup for changemakers, collaborative leaders, and facilitators across Vancouver. Our purpose is to foster learning by doing in a psychologically safe environment, building a strong and supportive community of peers across the region.
As Regional Lead, David cultivates a space for experimentation and collaborative leadership development, with a focus on people-powered organizational change.
Facilitation Lab Vancouver is a global network of regions, including other virtual meetups organized by continent and in-person meetups organized by cities. See the region list for a full list of all active meetups.
You can also join us in the Facilitation Lab Community Hub to stay connected with the facilitation community and get reminders of all upcoming events.
Agenda
Impromptu Networking
We’ll open with some connections to give you an opportunity to meet other community members
Hands-on introduction to LEGO® Serious Play® methods as a facilitation tool led by David Newman
Everyone shares their practice areas and opportunities for growth edges and we vote on the top ones.
Small Group Discussions
Participants take turns sharing stories and experiences when they have had to pivot in the moment and what insights they learned from those experiences. Each group with then summarize insights learned from each other and a volunteer with playback the groups findings.
Reflect, Debrief, & Commit
We’ll end with an opportunity for some quiet reflection, group debriefing, and solo commitments
Who Should Attend
Experienced & New Facilitators
Who want to level up their facilitation skills and enhance their ability to effectively engage participants
Chiefs of Staff
Who want to align initiatives across departments and ensure strategic projects are implemented successfully
Product & Project Managers
Who want to steer stakeholders to the best outcomes and learn best practices in stakeholder management
Teachers & Trainers
Who want to design the most impactful learning and create engaging learning experiences
Key Takeaways
Gain hands-on experience with LEGO® Serious Play® method
Receive immediate, constructive feedback in a nurturing environment to refine your facilitation skills.
Explore the depths of your existing facilitation knowledge and boost your confidence through low-stakes practice sessions.
Determine the purpose of the Vancouver Facilitation Lab and how it can best serve its members.
Featured Facilitators
Gordana Rauski
In Partnership With
Miro
Miro is an online workspace for innovation that is visually reminiscent to whiteboards we have in meeting rooms. All the tools are located on the left side of the screen. And it allows you to add various content from texts to images, create maps and diagrams, and work with visual templates together with a team.
The Performing Arts Community Center- Coming to downtown Waco Fall 2024! The PACC will offer classes, workshops, events, and live performances in dance, theatre, and music to students 3rd grade to adults! We will provide classes like acting, improv, choir, dance, and guitar; highlight workshops like podcasting, filmmaking, and puppetry; host events like a karaoke tournament, film competition, and playwriting competition; and showcase live performances from theatre, dance, and music groups from all over Waco.
What People Are Saying
"In a world where we tend to connect digitally, it's so important to still come together, especially in a shared community where we're learning from each other and we're also affirming each other. So, coming here is worth the travel. It's worth being in the presence of others. You can't replicate that in a digital forum."
Susan Wilson-Golab
Administrator, Bloomfield Hills Schools
"I always enjoy the opportunity to network with other facilitators in the Facilitation Lab. I've gained so much knowledge from other attendees' insights & experiences each and every week in our community."
Nicole Richards
Director, National Instruments
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