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Learning is messy. When we embrace this reality, we become open to event designs that provide the flexibility and openness to address it.

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#meetings #learning #RiskyLearning #serendipity #events #eventprofs
Learning is messy: illustration of the myth and reality of success and learning. On the left, a straight arrow represents what people think the path to success looks like. On the right, an arrow with a messy detouring center represents what the path to success really looks like. Sketch attribution: Babs Rangaiah of Unilever ("& learning" added by me)
November 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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An example from a workshop of three prerequisites for lifelong learning: trying new things, noticing what happens, and being open to feedback

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#meetings #EventDesign #feedback #learning #LifelongLearning #PabloCasals #RiskyLearning #eventprofs
three prerequisites for lifelong learning: a black and white photograph of the cellist Pablo Casals. Photo attribution: Gus Ruelas
October 23, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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We need less perfection and more risky learning at our events, to avoid meetings that are invariably safe at the expense of effectiveness

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#meetings #EventDesign #events #RiskyLearning #eventprofs
less perfection more risky learning: London Underground sign that says: 3. Follow instructions from staff or emergency services. Do not take any risks
October 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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How can we encourage risky learning at conferences? By making them small, safe events where everyone is both a teacher and a student.

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#meetings #learning #RiskyLearning #confidentiality #events #eventprofs
risky learning at conferences: photograph of a happy child learning to ride a bike. Image attribution: http://www.flickr.com/photos/seandreilinger/ / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
October 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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How can we encourage attendees to take the risk to try something new? By having them do something new together in a safe environment.

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#facilitation #FacilitatingChange #GroupWork #safety #RiskyLearning
How to get attendees to risk doing something new at your event: a photograph of a sign on a beach that says "ATTENTION BEYOND THIS POINT YOU MAY ENCOUNTER NUDE BATHERS"
October 6, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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How can we encourage attendees to take the risk to try something new? By having them do something new together in a safe environment.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...

#facilitation #FacilitatingChange #GroupWork #safety #RiskyLearning
How to get attendees to risk doing something new at your event: a photograph of a sign on a beach that says "ATTENTION BEYOND THIS POINT YOU MAY ENCOUNTER NUDE BATHERS"
August 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Learning is messy. When we embrace this reality, we become open to event designs that provide the flexibility and openness to address it.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/le...

#meetings #learning #RiskyLearning #serendipity #events #eventprofs
Learning is messy: illustration of the myth and reality of success and learning. On the left, a straight arrow represents what people think the path to success looks like. On the right, an arrow with a messy detouring center represents what the path to success really looks like. Sketch attribution: Babs Rangaiah of Unilever ("& learning" added by me)
August 10, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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A story about what happened when I let go of control while facilitating at a conference.

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#meetings #EventDesign #control #facilitation #LessonsLearned #RiskyLearning #eventprofs
letting go of control at a conference: Two women joyfully kayaking through turbulent water. Image attribution: flickr user donaldjudge
July 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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How can we encourage risky learning at conferences? By making them small, safe events where everyone is both a teacher and a student.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/un...

#meetings #learning #RiskyLearning #confidentiality #events #eventprofs
risky learning at conferences: photograph of a happy child learning to ride a bike. Image attribution: http://www.flickr.com/photos/seandreilinger/ / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
July 15, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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An example from a workshop of three prerequisites for lifelong learning: trying new things, noticing what happens, and being open to feedback

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...

#meetings #EventDesign #feedback #learning #LifelongLearning #PabloCasals #RiskyLearning #eventprofs
three prerequisites for lifelong learning: a black and white photograph of the cellist Pablo Casals. Photo attribution: Gus Ruelas
July 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Learning is messy. When we embrace this reality, we become open to event designs that provide the flexibility and openness to address it.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/le...

#meetings #learning #RiskyLearning #serendipity #events #eventprofs
Learning is messy: illustration of the myth and reality of success and learning. On the left, a straight arrow represents what people think the path to success looks like. On the right, an arrow with a messy detouring center represents what the path to success really looks like. Sketch attribution: Babs Rangaiah of Unilever ("& learning" added by me)
June 3, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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We need less perfection and more risky learning at our events, to avoid meetings that are invariably safe at the expense of effectiveness

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...

#meetings #EventDesign #events #RiskyLearning #eventprofs
less perfection more risky learning: London Underground sign that says: 3. Follow instructions from staff or emergency services. Do not take any risks
May 25, 2026 at 4:01 PM
segar.com
An example from a workshop of three prerequisites for lifelong learning: trying new things, noticing what happens, and being open to feedback

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...

#meetings #EventDesign #feedback #learning #LifelongLearning #PabloCasals #RiskyLearning #eventprofs
three prerequisites for lifelong learning: a black and white photograph of the cellist Pablo Casals. Photo attribution: Gus Ruelas
May 8, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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A story about what happened when I let go of control while facilitating at a conference.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/le...

#meetings #EventDesign #control #facilitation #LessonsLearned #RiskyLearning #eventprofs
letting go of control at a conference: Two women joyfully kayaking through turbulent water. Image attribution: flickr user donaldjudge
April 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
segar.com
Learning is messy. When we embrace this reality, we become open to event designs that provide the flexibility and openness to address it.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/le...

#meetings #learning #RiskyLearning #serendipity #events #eventprofs
Learning is messy: illustration of the myth and reality of success and learning. On the left, a straight arrow represents what people think the path to success looks like. On the right, an arrow with a messy detouring center represents what the path to success really looks like. Sketch attribution: Babs Rangaiah of Unilever ("& learning" added by me)
April 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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How can we encourage risky learning at conferences? By making them small, safe events where everyone is both a teacher and a student.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/un...

#meetings #learning #RiskyLearning #confidentiality #events #eventprofs
risky learning at conferences: photograph of a happy child learning to ride a bike. Image attribution: http://www.flickr.com/photos/seandreilinger/ / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
April 10, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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We need less perfection and more risky learning at our events, to avoid meetings that are invariably safe at the expense of effectiveness

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...

#meetings #EventDesign #events #RiskyLearning #eventprofs
London Underground sign that says: 3. Follow instructions from staff or emergency services. Do not take any risks
April 3, 2026 at 1:02 PM
segar.com
We need less perfection and more risky learning at our events, to avoid meetings that are invariably safe at the expense of effectiveness

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...

#meetings #EventDesign #events #RiskyLearning #eventprofs
less perfection more risky learning: London Underground sign that says: 3. Follow instructions from staff or emergency services. Do not take any risks
April 2, 2026 at 10:01 PM
segar.com
How can we encourage attendees to take the risk to try something new? By having them do something new together in a safe environment.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...

#facilitation #FacilitatingChange #GroupWork #safety #RiskyLearning
How to get attendees to risk doing something new at your event: a photograph of a sign on a beach that says "ATTENTION BEYOND THIS POINT YOU MAY ENCOUNTER NUDE BATHERS"
March 30, 2026 at 7:02 PM
segar.com
Learning is messy. When we embrace this reality, we become open to event designs that provide the flexibility and openness to address it.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/le...

#meetings #learning #RiskyLearning #serendipity #events #eventprofs
Learning is messy: illustration of the myth and reality of success and learning. On the left, a straight arrow represents what people think the path to success looks like. On the right, an arrow with a messy detouring center represents what the path to success really looks like. Sketch attribution: Babs Rangaiah of Unilever ("& learning" added by me)
January 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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A story about what happened when I let go of control while facilitating at a conference.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/le...

#meetings #EventDesign #control #facilitation #LessonsLearned #RiskyLearning #eventprofs
letting go of control at a conference: Two women joyfully kayaking through turbulent water. Image attribution: flickr user donaldjudge
January 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM
segar.com
Learning is messy. When we embrace this reality, we become open to event designs that provide the flexibility and openness to address it.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/le...

#meetings #learning #RiskyLearning #serendipity #events #eventprofs
Learning is messy: illustration of the myth and reality of success and learning. On the left, a straight arrow represents what people think the path to success looks like. On the right, an arrow with a messy detouring center represents what the path to success really looks like. Sketch attribution: Babs Rangaiah of Unilever ("& learning" added by me)
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
segar.com
How can we encourage attendees to take the risk to try something new? By having them do something new together in a safe environment.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...

#facilitation #FacilitatingChange #GroupWork #safety #RiskyLearning
How to get attendees to risk doing something new at your event: a photograph of a sign on a beach that says "ATTENTION BEYOND THIS POINT YOU MAY ENCOUNTER NUDE BATHERS"
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
segar.com
An example from a workshop of three prerequisites for lifelong learning: trying new things, noticing what happens, and being open to feedback

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/ev...

#meetings #EventDesign #feedback #learning #LifelongLearning #PabloCasals #RiskyLearning #eventprofs
three prerequisites for lifelong learning: a black and white photograph of the cellist Pablo Casals. Photo attribution: Gus Ruelas
November 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
segar.com
How can we encourage risky learning at conferences? By making them small, safe events where everyone is both a teacher and a student.

www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/un...

#meetings #learning #RiskyLearning #confidentiality #events #eventprofs
risky learning at conferences: photograph of a happy child learning to ride a bike. Image attribution: http://www.flickr.com/photos/seandreilinger/ / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
October 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM