As we write this, the world is gripped by a global pandemic of novel coronavirus COVID-19. In this time of global uncertainty, many conveners are aski...

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

Social media is one of the most powerful tools for sharing and promoting the impact you are creating at your convening. Whether it’s tweeting out pi...

Isn’t it amazing how the course of a couple of weeks (mid-March 2020 in the midst of the COVID19 pandemic as we write this) can force you to re-exam...

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...

As the convening space continues to evolve, so does the way we communicate with our participants and with each other. With the rise of multiple person...

As conveners, our first priority at every convening should be the safety and inclusion of all of our participants. But many convenings miss the mark w...

By now, you’ve likely encountered the “celebrate failure” trend in the world of entrepreneurship. At convenings, this often shows up as panels, ...

  Social media. As conveners, it’s something we all want to take advantage of, but it all too often gets pushed perpetually to the bottom of an...

There are so many options when it comes to where to promote content and stories in the social media universe. It can sometimes be overwhelming and dra...

Suggestion 1: Content is king! (or queen!). Regardless of the quality of your platform, you cannot engage your community without relevant content. Si...