Events

​​In every speaking engagement, there is an opportunity for speakers to shine individually, and to shine a light on their colleagues who are speaking, as well. Preparation, consideration and mindfulness are all parts of the puzzle in becoming a great speaker. This session will discuss some of the basic “Dos” and “Don’ts” for any speaker, whether individually or in a group, and is appropriate for first-time through experienced speakers.

A great moderator can drive the success of a panel discussion, ensuring that the speakers have a great experience and that the attendees get what they came for. This session will provide great tips for anyone interested in volunteering to moderate a session for the first time, or in brushing up their skills. We will explore everything from pre-event preparation to in-the -moment pointers, all designed to assist with developing your moderating playbook and style.

Join us for our open community of practice dialogue in a new, 30-minute express format! We ask participants to bring with them any facilitation challenges (past, present or future) they’d like to discuss as a group for supportive feedback, debrief and evaluation. No challenge is too big or small. We leverage the collective wisdom and experience of the group to brainstorm possible solutions, advice and recommendations in a safe and growth-minded environment.

When giving a presentation, especially one involving multiple topics and multiple speakers, one essential key to success is staying organized. An effective outline enables the speaker to succinctly and efficiently cover the desired material within the time permitted. It also enables the speaker to fine-tune the content for the event in question. Finally, a good outline is a key tool in obtaining CLE approval for USFN events, which in turn is key to driving attendance.

The premise is two-fold: Grab your favorite grape (in wine form, of course) or cocktail/mocktail of your choice and spend 30 minutes with us as we focus on team building. We’ll be sharing some activities to boost team building and ask participants to bring their best team building activities to the session as well!

Join us for another enlightening lunch and learn discussion! Each session we’ll focus on a different facilitation core competency: from developing collaborative stakeholder relationships and creating a participatory environment to supporting implementation through quality documentation and everything in between. The format is simple: Read the featured article or blog post, watch the short video, or reflect on a certain element of your facilitation practice prior to attending. And in just 30 minutes, we’ll host a fast-paced, though-provoking focused conversation sure to leave each of us with new insights and takeaways we can immediately apply to our facilitation work.

​​If you are looking for a way to ace your next presentation, look no further. This presentation will touch on some tricks of the trade and surefire ways to ensure you will be everyone’s favorite panelist. From preparation to presentation, this session will touch on the key factors that can make or break a session.