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- Tips and tools to increase your work life balance / integrationLink visible for attendees
In today’s whirlwind of change—think USAID shake-ups, tariff tussles, and global conflicts—it’s easy to feel like you’re juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle.
In these times of massive ambiguity and change, it’s more important than ever to pay attention to your work-life balance (or integration).
At our upcoming Learning and Development Roundtable, we’re diving into practical strategies to help you keep your sanity intact and maybe even find a little zen amidst the chaos.
Join us to swap stories, share a laugh, and discover tools that’ll help you navigate these turbulent times without losing your cool.
### In this free workshop on May 15th with me, Lee-Anne Ragan you’ll:
- Put the elusive myth of work-life balance to bed for good and replace it with a healthier, more realistic and practical outlook
- Come to understand some of the best research when it comes to work-life balance and integration
- Know thyself with a simple tool designed to uncover how you’re currently dealing with work-life balance and how you can create more relaxation and balance, and less fear and anxiety.
- Take action with one simple skill designed to decrease your stress and increase your wellness
- Map three types of stressors and where you’re at with your ‘buckets,’ in order to create a customized work-life balance plan that fits you.
- 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)
### RSVP using this link by May 13th. 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 meetings, and get access to all the meeting 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 May 13th.
