Unveiling the Networked Nonprofit
Posted by Allison Fine on April 12, 2010
Last Friday, Beth and I unveiled the framework and a few themes from The Networked Nonprofit at NTC. It was our first presentation together about the book, actually it was our first presentation together, actually it was only the second time we met in person!
The session was very exciting. We had people crammed into every corner, on the floor. We even had Deborah Drysdale and June Holley up on the dais! We also had a remote audience watching the presentation on ReadyTalk.
Beth of course beat me to the blogging punch with reflections of her own about the session. Katya and Sokunthea also posted their thoughts. So, I thought I’d add mine to the mix also.
First, I have to admit to being nervous presenting with Beth. This is Beth Kanter, after all, the queen of experiential learning and participatory process. Beth was naturally very generous in shaping the presentation so that we both presented parts we were comfortable with and had some fun back and forths, too.
Second, I appreciate learning more from Beth about what it means to leveling the playing field for these kinds of presentations. She has a great role model for moving away from the “sage on stage” syndrome that I have been known to practice, and to model a conversation throughout a presentation. It’s not just Q&A the last 30 seconds, it’s an ongoing, unfolding conversation and we’re the guides and facilitators. It is in keeping with the principles that power social media and are woven throughout our book.
Third, I really loved what advice that participants were giving to one another. Here’s what we’re doing, they said,or here’s what we tried that didn’t work. Or wouldn’t it be great if we had fewer meetings a whole lot of people said! It was really energizing and everyone in the room – and even the folks who were virtual – could feel it.
I’m looking forward to doing a lot more of these sessions with Beth!
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Margaret Egan said
Sounds like it was a terrific session and I’m so sad I couldn’t attend virtually or otherwise.
You are also very humble to admit the learning that is very much continually in process, agreed this is the energy that rules the time we’re in.
I cannot wait for this book and the deeper thinking, discussion and sharing it will spur…congrats again to both you and Beth for getting it done — a feat unto itself.
All best always.
Wendy Harman said
It was great – I really enjoyed your chemistry with Beth. You two were funny and informative and very generous. Can’t wait to see more.
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Tim Wolfred said
Great entry. Please sign me up to receive your blog entries.
Allison Fine said
Thanks, Tim, feel free to click on the RSS feed button to get my blog right into your blog reader. Thanks!
Allison
Lloyd Axworthy said
I watched your presentation on PBS while vacationing in the USA and have since read your very interesting book. As president of the University of Winnipeg I would be like to pursue further how your ideas are applicable, especially as we are engaged in number of inner city projects designed to overcomebmajor drop out rates among over three thousand young people. We have strategy called community learning that could be very much enhanced by application of many of your recommendations . Please contact me if you are interested in further exchange. Lloyd axworthy
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Hi Allison
Saw you on PBS
Super presentation of your insights !
Do you or Beth do consulting for wanna be networked non profits ?
Tanx
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