Virtual convening is relatively new for most conveners and thinking about using it instead of having an in-person convening can be downright depressin...

One of the biggest challenges to running a successful convening is keeping the agenda flowing and on time – and one of the biggest roadblocks to...

One of the most difficult parts of building out a convening agenda is how to transition your audience and themes throughout the day. To host a success...

One of the most challenging aspects of running a smooth and successful convening is keeping your agenda on time. And one of the hallmarks of exception...

Culture is the foundation of a successful convening. It should be the guiding light for everything your convening revolves around: from the space you ...

Even though the importance of incorporating a variety of engagement styles into learning environments for both children and adults is widely known, ma...

Suggestion 1: No more 15 minute breaks! For most events with more than 20 people a 15 minute break is not a reasonable expectation.  We recommend if ...

Manage the energy level of your participants There are many reasons why the energy of a room can drop – we’ve all seen the symptoms, people di...

Suggestion 1: Use the “POP” framework to design your 1-hour session. POP stands for the following: Purpose: Establish the purpose of your ...