Presentations
Keynotes
We give keynotes at public conferences, academic conferences, and closed events. This can be online or face-to-face. In both cases, we always try to include some interaction with the audience, either as part of the keynote or in a follow-up session.
We prefer joint keynotes, in which we can interweave our diverse experiences and perspectives. But we occasionally go solo.
We can cover a range of topics related to social learning theory and practice. The precise theme is decided in conversations with conference organizers. Examples of recent themes include:
- Communities of practice in and across organizations
- Myths and half-myths about communities of practice
- Dimensions of maturity in communities of practice
- Learning to make a difference – the art of creating social learning spaces
- Learning to make a difference: professional and organizational development through social learning
- Learning to make a difference: value-creation in social learning spaces
- Systems convening: leadership for the 21st century
- Social learning theory and practice: in the weeds and on the hill
- Communities of practice: the history of a concept
- Social learning theory: recent developments
Webinars
Webinars take place online and the group is smaller than for keynotes (up to 25 people). Webinars are more interactive. The presentation section is shorter, with more discussion and small-group conversations.
Conversations
We also join a conversation led by participants or a moderator where our input and experience could be of value.
One specific type of conversation we offer is what we call “Conversation with the authors.” These are usually held online. They could be relevant to a reading group or a college class where participants are reading one of our books and are keen to discuss what they have read with the authors.
