You’ve seen it happen.

The energy in the room … virtual or in-person … starts to dip. Eyes glaze. Responses slow. The chat goes quiet. And you’re left wondering: how do I get them back?

Sound familiar?

Here’s the thing: keeping people engaged, inspired, and motivated isn’t magic. It’s not about being a natural entertainer or having a personality that fills the room. It’s about having the right tools in your toolkit … and knowing when to reach for them.

The good news? The best engagement tools are simple, quick, and genuinely fun. Fun in the way that brings people together, sparks real connection, and makes the group stick together. Not silly. Not embarrassing. Not forced. Not groan inducing.

Just good.

In this hands-on, practical Learning and Development Roundtable, we move past the theory and get into the how. How to use micro-engagements with your group before the energy drops. How to build the kind of community where people actually want to show up and participate. How to use creativity and collaboration tools to energize even the most reluctant groups. And how to do all of this without it feeling like a cheesy team-building exercise from 2003.

Because here’s what we know: when people feel connected, energized, and genuinely included, they learn more, contribute more, and come back for more.

In this free workshop on September 17th, with me, Lee-Anne Ragan, you’ll:

• Discover a toolkit of easy, low-prep engagement strategies you can use immediately in trainings, meetings, and everywhere in between
• Explore micro-engagement techniques that keep energy and attention high from the very first minute
• Try out community and team-building activities that create real connection without the cringe
• Experience collaboration and creativity tools that spark new thinking and get even reluctant participants involved
• Learn how to energize any group — in-person or virtual — without resorting to the same tired tools
• Walk away with a curated collection of go-to techniques you’ll actually reach for, again and again
• Gain access to 13+ years of Learning and Development Roundtable resources
• Count the workshop towards your annual UN professional development (if you’re UN staff — but know that you don’t have to be UN staff to attend, any and all are welcome)

And if you’ve ever thought about taking your facilitation skills further — this session offers a little taste of what we dive into deeply in the Transformative Trainers Academy. More on that on the day.

Come ready to participate … this one is hands-on by design. And yes, there will be fun. The good kind. Without the cringe.

RSVP using this link by September 15th. 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. And please double check the time in your timezone because, well, timezones are tricky. Use 10 am EAT as your comparison.

• 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

Can’t make it live? Don’t worry, by registering, you’ll get access to the recording.

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, plus all 13+ years of Roundtable resources.

Take action now:

RSVP for this Roundtable by September 15th and you’ll automatically become a member to receive invitations to the monthly Roundtables, and get access to all 13+ years of Roundtable resources.