20th May 2020
My first foray into podcasting occurred recently after an International Association of Facilitators (IAF) virtual coffee meetup, where spend a few minutes sharing some thoughts on the next challenge of virtual facilitation: facilitating deep connection. Listen here! (Around minute 05:00-7:00)
13th May 2020
When starting to write this blog I did a quick google search for why project management matters in development work. Lots of the answers referred to aspects of good project management, for example ensuring that risks are mitigated, encouraging teamwork,
11th Apr 2020
Many people are unfamiliar with the role of a producer in virtual events, but having a producer can make all the difference between a wildly successful event and one that bombs. I describe the key features of the producer role
7th Apr 2020
And 6 more tips on virtual facilitation here this week, this time as a guest blog for ICA:UK, the facilitation and participation charity of which I am an associate. With thanks to bruce@legophotofy.com for the pics
2nd Apr 2020
The Social Research Association have just published a blog post by Orla on how to design great virtual events. Hop over here to read it. Thanks to bruce@legophotofy.com for the image.
11th Jan 2020
Avoid this, by learning how to design and facilitate engaging, inclusive and productive online workshops. The long standing online training in virtual facilitation, on which Orla has been collaborating for the past 5 years, starts again on 16th January, and
30th Oct 2019
Do you want to help groups to have constructive conversations? Would you like meetings to be more participatory, collaborative and creative? How can we ensure that groups define and meet their objectives, with no-one left behind? Come to the Group
11th Sep 2019
Very proud to be supporting this and other projects across the UK, Colombia and Bogota as a member of the learning co-ordinator team (in collaboration with Southern Hemisphere) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-48233258/girls-at-risk-having-their-lives-turned-around
28th Mar 2019
We are looking for new members to join us in Framework. If … You are a consultant with approximately ten years of experience in your field You are committed to working with and for a vibrant civil society Your field
19th Mar 2019
The next Group Facilitation Skills course which Orla is training will be in Manchester on 24th-25th April. Information & booking link here. Testimonials for this course include The best training course I’ve ever done It exceeded my expectations, because the
Wednesday 20 May 2020
My first foray into podcasting occurred recently after an International Association of Facilitators (IAF) virtual coffee meetup, where spend a few minutes sharing some thoughts on the next challenge of virtual facilitation: facilitating deep connection. Listen here! (Around minute 05:00-7:00)
