by Corrie Melanson | Jan 6, 2022 | Blog
Individual efforts alone, no matter how well-intentioned, rarely affects systemic change. Systemic change ultimately stems from everyone in the organization taking action. That’s why the practice of allyship is emerging as a strategic mechanism used by individuals and...
by Corrie Melanson | Dec 14, 2021 | Blog
As the year speeds to its end, we begin to mentally prepare for next year. But don’t forget to take time to assess your personal and professional challenges and accomplishments THIS year. Here are some questions to ask yourself: What have I accomplished this year? Be...
by Corrie Melanson | Nov 29, 2021 | Blog
“Elders tell us that we have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen more than we talk.” (Chief Mi’sel Joe, Miawpukek First Nation) I recently attended a gathering called Two-Eared Listening for Deeper Understanding in St. John’s NL, hosted by Miawpukek First...
by Corrie Melanson | Nov 15, 2021 | Blog
I start meetings and introductions by inviting participants to share their name and pronoun. Why? For a cisgender person (a person whose gender is in alignment with the sex they were assigned at birth), there is little to no risk in sharing your pronouns. When you’ve...
by Corrie Melanson | Nov 2, 2021 | Blog
How can we create online meeting and learning spaces where people feel as safe as possible? Safe to do what you might ask? Make mistakes and feel safe to reveal to others where their skills or knowledge might lack. How can we foster open communication, show trust,...
by Corrie Melanson | Oct 21, 2021 | Blog
Have you been to online meetings or events that lack engagement and opportunities for collaboration? Have you felt excluded from the conversation and disconnected? I offer these 7 Ways to create collaborative, inclusive meetings online based on decades of in person...
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