Finalsite’s Post

Is earning your APR a goal for 2024? Check out the below!

These live sessions are a glimpse into the best practices, innovation & heart felt experiences.

Great discussion about the unique challenges facing the Public Sector when addressing UC modernization.

Check out my talk from the SAMC Equipping Lectures series! In this talk, I discuss the ways interconnection serves as the common link between creativity, community, and knowledge mobilization.

Communication is always key.

Tip of the day: Personalize your AAC to fit your unique speech needs. Remember, everyone's voice deserves to be heard! 🗣️ Share to raise AAC awareness. #AACIreland #AACAware23 #HearMeHearMyAAC

🆕 🎉 Did you miss the Eastern North American Region (ENAR) Affinity Groups Kickoff last night? Don't worry! The interest form and slides are both available online now. 📝 Interest form: https://lnkd.in/e-WzScq7 Complete this if you're interested in joining one of the proposed affinity groups or in proposing a new one! This information will be used to connect interested people in the coming weeks. 🙋♀️ Slides: https://lnkd.in/eW_aGNap Just a bit of information about what affinity groups are, how they might function (both inside and outside of ENAR), and which groups have been proposed so far.

I'm presenting at #NCPG2024! Don't miss my session, Finding the Right Word. We'll discuss the impact of language on perceptions and decisions and how specific word choices can positively shift public opinion while avoiding the perpetuation of stigma. Can't wait to see you there! Register to join me: NCPGconference.org.

For those who may not be aware, in addition to my role as Commercial Director at PLAYE, I also serve as the P&C President at Forest Lodge Public School (FLPS). Over the past few months, our P&C and school community have embarked on a journey in response to the Voice to Parliament initiative, which you can learn more about by visiting the FLPS P&C website. In summary, the FLPS community's journey began with the P&C executive's suggestion to publicly endorse a 'yes' vote. However, we quickly received feedback indicating that this stance did not reflect the views of our entire school community. In response, we pivoted towards listening and finding common ground. This led to our school community agreeing on actions that prioritize education, reconciliation, and closing the gap: - Our P&C will host a non-partisan information session on The Voice to Parliament, the history of Aboriginal affairs, the Uluru statement, and reconciliation in education. - We made a commitment that all funds raised at our democracy BBQ on referendum day would support activities within our school community to further reconciliation and close the gap. I'm sharing this because the lessons learned from this process are applicable not only to the business world but also to negotiations and partnerships. When we react hastily with anger, we hinder our ability to understand. However, in the face of disagreement, if we take the time to understand, listen, and seek common ground, we increase the likelihood of a positive outcome, even if it differs from what either party initially anticipated.