Crafting Purposeful Gatherings: From Goals to Actionable Outcomes

Let's face it: we've all been to one... that offsite, training, or gathering that you couldn't quite get into. Or maybe there was just one highlight, but the rest was a bit of a letdown. This happens because these experiences simply need to be designed and constructed differently! In this interactive session, you'll get a chance to design your dream gathering, connect it to concrete goals and outcomes, and learn about some innovative approaches to rethink the usual. This is a chance for everyone at any level to put on their planning hats and get some tips about how to put your plan into action.

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1. Crafting purposeful gatherings: From goals to actionable outcomes Allison McMillan
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13. Interesting Informative ???? Confusing Unsure about next steps Fun Rabbit Holes Productive Focused Constructive Inclusive Repetitive Chaotic Boring Same people talking
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28. What could we do with half the time? What could we do with twice as many people? What can we do with only one person? What can we do by tomorrow? What would your favorite tv character suggest? What would your favorite conference speaker say you should do?
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43. One thing I want to try in my next gathering is… www.allisonmcmillan.com
44. A new-to-you approach Silence for a bit longer than you’re comfortable with A gut sense of the conversation direction New ways to re-engage meeting participants www.allisonmcmillan.com
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