NAME OF PROJECT/ORG

A Brilliant Thing Community Interest Company, is working with [insert org name] in [insert time period] to support a range of development workshops and peer support networks that strengthen [Insert outcomes i.e. leadership strategy design and culture-making across projects]

This page has been curated for participants of these sessions and will be updated regularly with resources, session photos, tools and ideas.

Peer Network 1

15th March, 19th April, 17th May, 21st June, 19th July

2-3.30pm

Peer Network 2

27th March, 24th April, 22nd May, 26th June, 24th July

11-12.30pm

Peer Network 3

4th April, 2nd May, 6th June, 4th July, 1st August

11-12.30pm

Zone Bow

A brilliant groupwork activity we used to develop stretchy ideas with varying degrees of risk, innovation and change potential.

Design Thinking Presentation

Theory, techniques and templates to introduce design thinking as a way of developing person centred solutions to complex challenges.

Mobius Loop Canvas

Mobius Loop action planning technique, template and session write up. A useful ‘plan on a page’ tool that connects problem-value-outcome

Circles of Tolerance and your ‘Endgame’

Explore an organisations endgame using the circles of tolerance model

Statement of Intent

This guidance document can be used to create a statement of intent, to be used for staff development and project initiation. We discussed using a doc like this to help staff plan and communicate whats important in thier roles or projects, maybe over a set time period.

The doc includes suggested heading and an example Statement of Intent.

30 60 90 method

This article is called ‘How to succeed from day one: The 30, 60, 90-day plan for new project managers (with free template!)’

With some imagination you can apply the 30 60 90 method to project organising and personal development too!

Book corner

(if you have a resource or book you have found useful, send to Kerry and we can add here!)

Big Magic by Liz Gilbert, fab for finding and cultivating inspiration and exploring the magic of creativity

Change Activist, by Carmel McConnell Great to activate courage and create change both in your own life and around the things you care about

Dare to Lead by Brene Brown, podcast and book about leadership, culture and personal development

Assertiveness by Judy Murphy, supporting you to ask for resources like time, prioritisation and focus without apology

Finding the Mother Tree: Uncovering the Wisdom and Intelligence of the Forest by Suzanne Simard, a beautifully told story with inspiring wisdom about relationships, partnership and ecosystem working.

The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber recommended by one of our group participants as containing useful lessons for business development

Design thinking: What is it and how it can make your work brilliant by me!

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