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...

How it works: In this method a large group is presented with an overarching theme like Poverty Alleviation or Improving Education Systems. In this met...

Suggestion 1: When you do a “report-out” where participants share with the larger group, one helpful technique to avoid long winded spee...

Suggestion 1: Provide structured Networking activities throughout the event with frequent breaks of at least 30-45 minutes at a time. Suggestion 2: ...

How it works: This method works best with an organizational team in diverse roles working towards a shared vision and mission. The facilitator collect...

How it works: In this method, people are divided into pairs and are given two minutes to identify as many things as they can that they have in common ...

How it works: Individuals are organized into small groups to participate in focused, interactive brainstorming sessions. Participants are asked to cre...

How it works: In this method, everyone in a group is given a piece of paper with a chart on it. The chart has two columns—one titled “I have..” ...

How it works: A group of 10 – 30 people go around the table on either the night before or the first day of a convening and introduce themselves...

How it works: In this method you create an opportunity for attendees to share personal stories and anecdotes about their dreams, interests, passions,...