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SUMMARY:Learning and Development Roundtable - AI Prompting Skills: How to Ask Better Questions and Get Better Results
DESCRIPTION:  \nYou’ve tried AI. You’ve typed in a bunch of questions. And what came back was… fine. Generic. A little flat. Not quite what you were hoping for. \nSound familiar? \nThe problem isn’t AI.  \nThe problem is the prompt. \nMost of us were never taught how to actually talk to AI\,  how to ask for what we need in a way that gets results worth using.  \nSo we type something vague\, get something vague back\, and quietly wonder if everyone else has figured this out already. (Spoiler: they haven’t. They’re just as lost and just as reluctant to admit it.) \nHere’s the good news: prompting is a skill. And like any skill\, it can be learned\, practiced\, and yes\,  even enjoyed. \nIn this hands-on\, practical Roundtable\, we move past the theory and get into the how. How to frame your requests. How to avoid the most common prompting pitfalls. And how to start building a personal prompt library you’ll actually reach for. \nIn this free workshop on June 18th\, with me\, Lee-Anne Ragan\, you’ll:\n\nIdentify what’s been getting in the way of getting great results from AI and fix it\, on the spot\nDiscover the prompting definitely do’s that make all the difference\, and the dastardly don’ts that are sabotaging your results\nGet ideas for prompts tailored to your work so you leave with something immediately useful\nPractice in small groups with real prompts and real tasks\, because reading about prompting and doing it are two very different things\nBegin building your own personal prompt library\, a living resource you’ll use and add to long after the Roundtable ends\nGain access to 13+ years of Learning and Development Roundtable resources\nCount the workshop towards your annual UN professional development (if you’re UN staff — but know that you don’t have to be a UN staff to attend\, any and all are welcome)\n\nNote:  \n\nThis session stands alone\, but if you’d like a running start\, watching the recent “From Generic to Genius” Roundtable beforehand is a great idea. Come knowing what you’d like AI to help you with and be prepared to practice. \n\n\nThe link to “From Generic to Genius” will be sent out to everyone who registers for this Roundtable.\n\nRSVP using this link  by June 16th. Then watch your inbox for our agenda and how to participate online.\nPlease 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. \n\n8-9:30 am London\n9-10:30 am Paris/Rome\n10-11:30 am Nairobi\, Beirut\, Mogadishu\, Amman\n11-12:30 pm Abu Dhabi\n12:45-2:15 pm Kathmandu\n3-4:30 pm Manila\n4-5:30 pm Fukuoka\n\nCan’t make it live? Don’t worry\, by registering\, you’ll get access to the recording. \nIf 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. \nTake action now –> Become a member to receive invitations to the monthly Roundtables\, and get access to all the learning resources.  And don’t forget to  RSVP for this roundtable by June 16th.
URL:https://rockpaperscissorsinc.com/event/learning-and-development-roundtable-ai-prompting-skills-how-to-ask-better-questions-and-get-better-results/
CATEGORIES:Learning and Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260917T100000
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SUMMARY:Learning and Development Roundtable - Team Engagement Strategies: Proven Tools and Techniques to Energize and Inspire Your Group
DESCRIPTION:You’ve seen it happen. \nThe 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? \nSound familiar? \nHere’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. \nThe 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. \nJust good. \nIn 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. \nBecause here’s what we know: when people feel connected\, energized\, and genuinely included\, they learn more\, contribute more\, and come back for more. \nIn this free workshop on September 17th\, with me\, Lee-Anne Ragan\, you’ll:\n\nDiscover a toolkit of easy\, low-prep engagement strategies you can use immediately in trainings\, meetings\, and everywhere in between\nExplore micro-engagement techniques that keep energy and attention high from the very first minute\nTry out community and team-building activities that create real connection without the cringe\nExperience collaboration and creativity tools that spark new thinking and get even reluctant participants involved\nLearn how to energize any group — in-person or virtual — without resorting to the same tired tools\nWalk away with a curated collection of go-to techniques you’ll actually reach for\, again and again\nGain access to 13+ years of Learning and Development Roundtable resources\nCount 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)\n\nAnd 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. \nCome ready to participate … this one is hands-on by design. And yes\, there will be fun. The good kind. Without the cringe. \nRSVP using this link by September 15th. Then watch your inbox for our agenda and how to participate online.\nPlease 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. \n\n8-9:30 am London\n9-10:30 am Paris/Rome\n10-11:30 am Nairobi\, Beirut\, Mogadishu\, Amman\n11-12:30 pm Abu Dhabi\n12:45-2:15 pm Kathmandu\n3-4:30 pm Manila\n4-5:30 pm Fukuoka\n\nCan’t make it live? Don’t worry\, by registering\, you’ll get access to the recording. \nIf 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. \nTake action now:\nRSVP 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.
URL:https://rockpaperscissorsinc.com/event/learning-and-development-team-engagement-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Learning and Development
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SUMMARY:Learning and Development Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Welcome!  Every month I host a free\, interactive Learning and Development Roundtable.  If you’re interested in learning\, training\, professional development and/or education you have found your clan.   \nWatch this space for updated topic information. \nTake action now:\n\n Become a member and receive invitations to the monthly meetings\, and get access to all 11+ years of Roundtable resources.\n\nFounded in 2012\, our vision is to build and sustain a vibrant\, engaged learning community where members participate in interactive workshops designed to educate\, inspire and reinforce learning in a variety of diverse formats for diverse learners. \nAdd to your professional development through a once per month\, online\, engaging\, interactive\, 1 1/2 workshop each designed around a particular topic that serves the members’ needs.  Past topics have included workshops on themes such as professional skill development\, leadership and organizational development\, tech tools and more. \nMeet and learn from diverse members  in a comfortable\, innovative learning environment (including UN\, corporate\, NGO\, INGO\, government\, educational institutions\, entrepreneurs etc.)  \nParticipate in a member driven group where members can suggest topics plus engage between meetings through a LinkedIn group and a Facebook group to discuss topics\, ask questions\, get resources etc. \nCount the workshop towards your annual professional development requirement (if you’re a UN staff)  \nAnyone can participate in the individual Learning and Development Roundtables but only members get the following benefits.  \nExclusive Benefits for Members only:\n\nReceive invitations to the monthly Learning and Development Roundtables\nGain access to extensive learning resources from 11+ years of meeting resources\, including each Roundtable’s workbook\, video recording\, audio recording\, etc.\n\nLogistics:\n\nTo accomodate different time zones\, meetings are generally alternated between the third Thursday from 10-11:30 am EAT and third Thursday from 5-6:30 pm of each month (click here to convert to your timezone).\n\n\nRoundtable gatherings are held online \n\n\nMeetings are facilitated by Roundtable founder Lee-Anne Ragan (to find out more about me click here and be sure to scroll your mouse over my photo for a surprise)\n\nTake action now:\n\n Become a member and receive invitations to the monthly meetings\, and get access to all 11+ years of Roundtable resources.
URL:https://rockpaperscissorsinc.com/event/learning-and-development-roundtable-36/
CATEGORIES:Learning and Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20261119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T042139
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SUMMARY:Learning and Development Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Welcome!  Every month I host a free\, interactive Learning and Development Roundtable.  If you’re interested in learning\, training\, professional development and/or education you have found your clan.   \nWatch this space for updated topic information. \nTake action now:\n\n Become a member and receive invitations to the monthly meetings\, and get access to all 11+ years of Roundtable resources.\n\nFounded in 2012\, our vision is to build and sustain a vibrant\, engaged learning community where members participate in interactive workshops designed to educate\, inspire and reinforce learning in a variety of diverse formats for diverse learners. \nAdd to your professional development through a once per month\, online\, engaging\, interactive\, 1 1/2 workshop each designed around a particular topic that serves the members’ needs.  Past topics have included workshops on themes such as professional skill development\, leadership and organizational development\, tech tools and more. \nMeet and learn from diverse members  in a comfortable\, innovative learning environment (including UN\, corporate\, NGO\, INGO\, government\, educational institutions\, entrepreneurs etc.)  \nParticipate in a member driven group where members can suggest topics plus engage between meetings through a LinkedIn group and a Facebook group to discuss topics\, ask questions\, get resources etc. \nCount the workshop towards your annual professional development requirement (if you’re a UN staff)   \nAnyone can participate in the individual Learning and Development Roundtables but only members get the following benefits.  \nExclusive Benefits for Members only:\n\nReceive invitations to the monthly Learning and Development Roundtables\nGain access to extensive learning resources from 11+ years of meeting resources\, including each Roundtable’s workbook\, video recording\, audio recording\, etc.\n\nLogistics:\n\nTo accomodate different time zones\, meetings are generally alternated between the third Thursday from 10-11:30 am EAT and third Thursday from 5-6:30 pm of each month (click here to convert to your timezone).\n\n\nRoundtable gatherings are held online \n\n\nMeetings are facilitated by Roundtable founder Lee-Anne Ragan (to find out more about me click here and be sure to scroll your mouse over my photo for a surprise)\n\nTake action now:\n\n Become a member and receive invitations to the monthly meetings\, and get access to all 11+ years of Roundtable resources.
URL:https://rockpaperscissorsinc.com/event/learning-and-development-roundtable-35/
CATEGORIES:Learning and Development
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