Monday 8th DECEMBER, 2008 “Wildcard: Celebrating the Experience of Facilitation”
You are warmly invited to our next meeting on Monday 8th DECEMBER, 2008 which will run in conjunction with the ICEL conference.
From December 8-12, University of Technology Sydney (UTS) will be hosting the 11th International Conference on Experiential Learning (ICEL). 180 Delegates will be attending from 24 Countries. There will be in total 100 keynotes, papers, workshops and poster displays and field trips during the 5 days of the conference. ICEL was last held in Australia 20 years ago. http://www.education.uts.edu.au/icel/
We have invited ICEL conference delegates to join us as a ‘field trip’ to experience an experiential learning network in action. We don’t know how many will turn up. However we expect our visitors to fully participate in proceedings and share some of the wealth of knowledge and experience that comes with them.
We’ll use our trademark ‘Wildcard’ format where several guest facilitators step up on the night and share facilitation activities – aimed at reviewing, celebrating and acknowledging our diverse learning for the year.
Dinner afterwards:
There are 2 options for the annual facilitators’ network end of year meal
Option 1: Informal Thai or similar meal nearby or in George St (no RSVP)
Option 2: Guest entry to the ICEL International food fair in UTS Tower. $30. (RSVP essential) RSVP to Greg by Friday 5th Dec for the International Food Fair greg@tincanlearning.com
Venue: Room 5.580 Level 5, Building 10, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Jones Street, Ultimo corner Thomas Street. Take the lift to level 5, cross the atrium foot bridge, walk straight ahead to room 580.
Time: from 5:30pm to 7:30pm sharp
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2 November 2008
November 08 - The Business of Facilitation
Monday 10th NOVEMBER, 2008 “The Business of Facilitation”
You are warmly invited to our next meeting on Monday 10th NOVEMBER, 2008
The global economic meltdown will have an impact on all of us. Some experts say that it’s a one in 75 year event. Others say that the downturn will last 4-5 years or more.
In this session we will take time out to reflect on the ‘Business of Facilitation’ including how we as facilitators can contribute to our client’s survival. We will also explore ways sustain each other and grow our practices these difficult times.
This topic is as important to independent and employed facilitators (full-time or infrequent) as well as those who hire facilitators.
Please bring your topic ideas to the meeting. Here are some possible topics:
Helping our clients (internal and external)
• How can we as facilitators help our clients through this current economic crisis? Do we have a special role?
• How can those hiring facilitators know what they are getting? How can the customer experience be measured? How can we give clients a taster of our work?
Developing our practice/business
• What do we need to do as facilitators (employed or independent) to sustain our practice and survive the crisis?
• How can we as facilitators grow our practice including selling ongoing involvement to clients after a facilitated event?
You are warmly invited to our next meeting on Monday 10th NOVEMBER, 2008
The global economic meltdown will have an impact on all of us. Some experts say that it’s a one in 75 year event. Others say that the downturn will last 4-5 years or more.
In this session we will take time out to reflect on the ‘Business of Facilitation’ including how we as facilitators can contribute to our client’s survival. We will also explore ways sustain each other and grow our practices these difficult times.
This topic is as important to independent and employed facilitators (full-time or infrequent) as well as those who hire facilitators.
Please bring your topic ideas to the meeting. Here are some possible topics:
Helping our clients (internal and external)
• How can we as facilitators help our clients through this current economic crisis? Do we have a special role?
• How can those hiring facilitators know what they are getting? How can the customer experience be measured? How can we give clients a taster of our work?
Developing our practice/business
• What do we need to do as facilitators (employed or independent) to sustain our practice and survive the crisis?
• How can we as facilitators grow our practice including selling ongoing involvement to clients after a facilitated event?
2 October 2008
October 08 - Wildcard
Monday 13th OCTOBER, 2008 “Wildcard”
You are warmly invited to our next meeting on Monday 13th OCTOBER, 2008
At a wildcard meeting, volunteer facilitators run a short session for between 5 and 20 minutes. No sessions are scheduled in advance. All entries are taken on the night.
Types of processes suitable for the wildcard include ice breakers, opening and closing rituals, energisers, thought provokers, experiential activities - anything at all that can be done in 20 minutes or less.
Wildcard is for everyone including beginners, the highly experienced and those in between.
Wildcard is fun – anything can happen when you are the guest facilitator.
The aim is to run and debrief as many short sessions as possible in the time available. Please be on time.
For further info call Greg Jenkins M: 0418 486 501, greg@tincanlearning.com .
You are warmly invited to our next meeting on Monday 13th OCTOBER, 2008
At a wildcard meeting, volunteer facilitators run a short session for between 5 and 20 minutes. No sessions are scheduled in advance. All entries are taken on the night.
Types of processes suitable for the wildcard include ice breakers, opening and closing rituals, energisers, thought provokers, experiential activities - anything at all that can be done in 20 minutes or less.
Wildcard is for everyone including beginners, the highly experienced and those in between.
Wildcard is fun – anything can happen when you are the guest facilitator.
The aim is to run and debrief as many short sessions as possible in the time available. Please be on time.
For further info call Greg Jenkins M: 0418 486 501, greg@tincanlearning.com .
2 September 2008
September 08 The Right to Write
Monday 8th SEPTEMBER, 2008 “The Right to Write”
You are warmly invited to our next meeting on Monday 8th SEPTEMBER, 2008
Topic: “The Right to Write” with Bridget Brandon
Explore the delights of life writing as a facilitation tool
Life writing is a tool to connect with stories from life to dissolve barriers, prejudice and preconceived ideas in a magical way. This can happen in a very short time.
Come and experience how you can use life writing as a warm up in different group contexts. Short provocations from everyday life moments can quickly create connection and intimacy in groups. You will learn from doing and then have time to address questions and concerns.
This is not about "writing" per se it is about using story and life experience to connect to yourself and to each other. Writing is the tool.
Writing skills are not required. This session is suitable for those who have never written and want to have a go at writing and those who think they don't know how to write.
Bridget Brandon is fuelled by a strong desire to bring out the creativity, fun and adventurous spirit in others. Bridget is an artist, a teacher, an actor, an entrepreneur, a mother who co-founded and directed the Drama Action Centre in Sydney for twelve years. After five years of living in a yoga community abroad she returned to Australia to set up Storyworks in 1998. Storyworks offers dynamic courses in life writing that allow you to mine the wealth of your own life experience through writing, listening and telling. Bridget has taught and performed extensively throughout Australia, New Zealand and the United States. www.storyworks.com.au .
You are warmly invited to our next meeting on Monday 8th SEPTEMBER, 2008
Topic: “The Right to Write” with Bridget Brandon
Explore the delights of life writing as a facilitation tool
Life writing is a tool to connect with stories from life to dissolve barriers, prejudice and preconceived ideas in a magical way. This can happen in a very short time.
Come and experience how you can use life writing as a warm up in different group contexts. Short provocations from everyday life moments can quickly create connection and intimacy in groups. You will learn from doing and then have time to address questions and concerns.
This is not about "writing" per se it is about using story and life experience to connect to yourself and to each other. Writing is the tool.
Writing skills are not required. This session is suitable for those who have never written and want to have a go at writing and those who think they don't know how to write.
Bridget Brandon is fuelled by a strong desire to bring out the creativity, fun and adventurous spirit in others. Bridget is an artist, a teacher, an actor, an entrepreneur, a mother who co-founded and directed the Drama Action Centre in Sydney for twelve years. After five years of living in a yoga community abroad she returned to Australia to set up Storyworks in 1998. Storyworks offers dynamic courses in life writing that allow you to mine the wealth of your own life experience through writing, listening and telling. Bridget has taught and performed extensively throughout Australia, New Zealand and the United States. www.storyworks.com.au .
2 August 2008
August 08 - Nonviolent Communication in Business
Monday 11th AUGUST, 2008 “Nonviolent Communication in Business”
You are warmly invited to our next meeting on Monday 11th AUGUST, 2008
Topic: Nonviolent Communications in Business with Shari Macree
The words we use are powerful. They can support a culture of teamwork, connection and trust… or create hostility, submission, guilt and fear.
Nonviolent Communication (NVC) by Dr Marshall Rosenberg is a way of communicating which is transforming workplaces the world over. It is also being used by world leading coaches and trainers to support the high performance in their clients.
Nonviolent Communication is a simple but profound tool which simultaneously shifts our individual and collective patterns of thought and the way we communicate with each other to supports a culture of willingness. It naturally stimulates generative thinking to take individual and team performance to whole new levels.
By learning 4 simple steps you can see beyond previous ways of viewing problems - including “challenging” staff and customers - and instead transform these issues into new opportunities. Performance, trust and emotional intelligence is built in your teams.
In this experiential session you will experience the shift NVC can make in your organisation and with your clients.
Shari Macree is an inspirational business woman and highly skilled facilitator. An internationally certified Nonviolent Communications trainer, Shari is known for her perceptive, challenging and inspirational style. Shari works widely with business managers, owners, organizational teams, schools and women in business. www.fullyalive.com.au
You are warmly invited to our next meeting on Monday 11th AUGUST, 2008
Topic: Nonviolent Communications in Business with Shari Macree
The words we use are powerful. They can support a culture of teamwork, connection and trust… or create hostility, submission, guilt and fear.
Nonviolent Communication (NVC) by Dr Marshall Rosenberg is a way of communicating which is transforming workplaces the world over. It is also being used by world leading coaches and trainers to support the high performance in their clients.
Nonviolent Communication is a simple but profound tool which simultaneously shifts our individual and collective patterns of thought and the way we communicate with each other to supports a culture of willingness. It naturally stimulates generative thinking to take individual and team performance to whole new levels.
By learning 4 simple steps you can see beyond previous ways of viewing problems - including “challenging” staff and customers - and instead transform these issues into new opportunities. Performance, trust and emotional intelligence is built in your teams.
In this experiential session you will experience the shift NVC can make in your organisation and with your clients.
Shari Macree is an inspirational business woman and highly skilled facilitator. An internationally certified Nonviolent Communications trainer, Shari is known for her perceptive, challenging and inspirational style. Shari works widely with business managers, owners, organizational teams, schools and women in business. www.fullyalive.com.au
2 July 2008
July 08 - Notice
Monday 14th JULY 2008 there will be NO Sydney Facilitator’s Network meeting
As this is the start of World Youth Week events, we have chosen to have a mid-winter break and look forward to our next Network meeting on August 11th, refreshed and ready to participate.
Special Notice for Facilitators with an interest in Experiential Learning
ICEL 2008 - 2nd Call for Papers, Workshops, Posters
11th International Conference on Experiential Learning
8-12 December 2008 | University of Technology Sydney
SECOND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR PAPERS, WORKSHOPS & POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Theme: The Identity of Experience – Focuses on current and future challenges for experiential learning. Challenges include:
1. The challenge of integration
2. The challenge of difference
3. The challenge of research investigation
4. The challenge of application
Key dates
• Refereed Papers (abstracts) - June 30 2008
• Non-refereed papers (abstracts) – August 30
• Workshops- Sept 30
• Posters - Sept 30
Previous countries: UK (2), USA (2), India, South Africa, Finland, Slovenia, Australia (1989), NZ (2000).
Early bird registration before Sept 9, 2008
www.education.uts.edu.au/icel/index.html
As this is the start of World Youth Week events, we have chosen to have a mid-winter break and look forward to our next Network meeting on August 11th, refreshed and ready to participate.
Special Notice for Facilitators with an interest in Experiential Learning
ICEL 2008 - 2nd Call for Papers, Workshops, Posters
11th International Conference on Experiential Learning
8-12 December 2008 | University of Technology Sydney
SECOND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR PAPERS, WORKSHOPS & POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Theme: The Identity of Experience – Focuses on current and future challenges for experiential learning. Challenges include:
1. The challenge of integration
2. The challenge of difference
3. The challenge of research investigation
4. The challenge of application
Key dates
• Refereed Papers (abstracts) - June 30 2008
• Non-refereed papers (abstracts) – August 30
• Workshops- Sept 30
• Posters - Sept 30
Previous countries: UK (2), USA (2), India, South Africa, Finland, Slovenia, Australia (1989), NZ (2000).
Early bird registration before Sept 9, 2008
www.education.uts.edu.au/icel/index.html
2 June 2008
June 08 - Discrimination Game
Monday 16th JUNE 2008 “Discrimination Game”
You are warmly invited to attend to a joint meeting with the Games and Simulations Network meeting on Monday 16th June.
Monday 16th June 2008 “Discrimination Game” with Susan Hayes
June’s Games and Simulations Network session will be presented by
Susan Hayes. Susan is an Induction Trainer at CityRail’s Petersham Training College
Susan’s role includes addressing a number of legislative compliance issues including anti-discrimination legislation. How does she do this successfully with such a diverse group of participants?
Experience a game that raises awareness of all types of discrimination!
There is also a discussion session to discuss the success of games in breaking down barriers!
Venue: Room 5.580 Level 5, Building 10, UTS, Jones Street, Ultimo corner Thomas Street.
Take the lift to level 5, cross the atrium bridge and look for room 580
Time: from 5:30pm to 7:30pm sharp
About Sydney Facilitators Network:
The Sydney Facilitators Network (Est. 1992) is a self-organising Community of Practice requiring no formal membership apart from a closed email list. Meetings attract between 25 and 40 participants including independent facilitators, trainers and consultants, volunteers and those employed in business, public sector, not for profits and the community sector. A donation of $5 per participant covers outgoings.
Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month from February to December (*unless a public holiday falls on the date in which case the meeting slips back 1 week). Dates for 2008 are Feb 11, Mar 10, April 14, May 12, June 16*, July 14, Aug 11, Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8. (* Third Monday due to public holiday)
You are warmly invited to attend to a joint meeting with the Games and Simulations Network meeting on Monday 16th June.
Monday 16th June 2008 “Discrimination Game” with Susan Hayes
June’s Games and Simulations Network session will be presented by
Susan Hayes. Susan is an Induction Trainer at CityRail’s Petersham Training College
Susan’s role includes addressing a number of legislative compliance issues including anti-discrimination legislation. How does she do this successfully with such a diverse group of participants?
Experience a game that raises awareness of all types of discrimination!
There is also a discussion session to discuss the success of games in breaking down barriers!
Venue: Room 5.580 Level 5, Building 10, UTS, Jones Street, Ultimo corner Thomas Street.
Take the lift to level 5, cross the atrium bridge and look for room 580
Time: from 5:30pm to 7:30pm sharp
About Sydney Facilitators Network:
The Sydney Facilitators Network (Est. 1992) is a self-organising Community of Practice requiring no formal membership apart from a closed email list. Meetings attract between 25 and 40 participants including independent facilitators, trainers and consultants, volunteers and those employed in business, public sector, not for profits and the community sector. A donation of $5 per participant covers outgoings.
Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month from February to December (*unless a public holiday falls on the date in which case the meeting slips back 1 week). Dates for 2008 are Feb 11, Mar 10, April 14, May 12, June 16*, July 14, Aug 11, Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8. (* Third Monday due to public holiday)
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