What we’re about
Hello Great Mind!
Thanks for stopping by. You belong here, in this diverse, wonderful, global group of folks focused on learning, education, and training.
The vision →
To build a vibrant, engaged learning community with workshops designed to educate and inspire learning in a variety of formats for diverse learners.
What it means →
To make learning fun, engaging, and useful so we can get on with what we all do best, which includes effecting social change! #sufferingisoptional
How members describe the Learning and Development Roundtable →
Members use these words most often to describe the Roundtable: engage(ing), fun, interesting, and informative.
Why members attend the Learning and Development Roundtable →
~ “I get to hang out with interesting people and learn something new that saves me so much time.”
~ “It is definitely the best 2 hours of my month and something to look forward to.”
~ “Learning new practical tools that I could use and apply at work.”
~ “I love the creative approaches Lee-Ann engages the audience with and the new tools she presents.”
~ “To improve my skills as a person for the benefit of the communities I engage in.”
~ “Hone my skills, build confidence”
~ “I feel refreshed afterward”
Dig into the details, the learning objectives –>
~ Create a comfortable, fun, engaging learning environment for anyone and everyone who wishes to participate.
~ Welcome diverse members including UN, corporate, NGO, INGO, government, educational institutions, entrepreneurs, etc.
~ Facilitate a unique, engaging, interactive, workshop once a month #roundtabletime #learnlaughlead
~ Provide a space where members can discuss learning topics, ask questions, get resources, etc.
~ Support UN staff development by counting the workshop towards the annual professional development requirement.
Logistics –>
~ Roundtables alternate monthly between the third Thursday (10-11:30 am EAT) and the third Thursday (5-6:30 pm EAT) (to accommodate timezones)
~ See all the Roundtable meeting dates here (past and upcoming)
~ We meet online using Zoom
~ Roundtables are facilitated by me, Roundtable founder Lee-Anne Ragan
Upcoming events (1)
See all- From What’s In It for Me to What’s In It for UsLink visible for attendees
Ever feel like you’re working hard but not getting the results you want—either for yourself or your team?
- Maybe expectations feel muddy.
- Maybe collaboration feels clunky.
- Maybe motivation is… missing in action.
We all have different styles, needs, and ways of showing up to work. And yet, we rarely take the time to get clear about what those are—let alone share them.
That’s where your POM comes in: your Personal Operating Manual.
Just like your favourite device comes with a manual (okay, most of us ignore it…), this Roundtable will give you the space and tools to reflect on how you work best—and how your teammates do, too.And yes, we’ll play a little with the idea of POM as in pomme (French for apple).
Because understanding your own operating system? That’s sweet.
### In this free workshop on September 11th, with me, Lee-Anne Ragan, you’ll:
- Explore why so many teams struggle with performance, despite good intentions
- Learn how to clarify your own work style, motivators, and needs (your POM)
- Discover how to use this awareness to reduce friction and improve team results
- Explore how to shift from WIIFM (What’s In It for Me) to WIIFU (What’s In It for Us)
- Gain access to 12+ years of Learning and Development Roundtable resources
- Count the workshop towards your annual UN professional development (If you’re a UN staff) (but know that you don’t have to be a UN staff to attend, any and all are welcome)
Come ready to laugh, reflect, and uncover a few “aha” moments about how you—and those you work with—really tick.
### RSVP using this link by September 9th. Then watch your inbox for our agenda and how to participate online.
Please note the dates and times alternate each month so as to reach more people in various time zones at their request.
- 8-9:30 am London
- 9-10:30 am Paris/Rome
- 10-11:30 am Nairobi, Beirut, Mogadishu, Amman
- 11-12:30 pm Abu Dhabi
- 12:45-2:15 pm Kathmandu
- 3-4:30 pm Manila
- 4-5:30 pm Fukuoka
👉 Click here to convert to your timezone if it’s not listed above and to double-check the times as they can sometimes change due to daylight savings times.
If you’ve just realized with dread that the time is untenable for you this month, don’t worry, as long as you’re a Learning and Development Roundtable member (membership is free) you’ll get access to the audio and (timestamped) video recordings, workbook and more.
### Take action now –>
Become a member to receive invitations to the monthly Roundtables, and get access to all the learning resources (including time-stamped recordings in case you can’t make it in real time). And don’t forget to RSVP for this roundtable by September 9th.
