Six Seconds is a network of change makers working to improve schools, communities, businesses, families… lives. We know that emotional intelligence is an essential toolset to do so. And, as change makers, we need additional tools to move the ball down the field. We’ve created The Change Maker’s Lab to assist with those ingredients — as part of our mission to support people to create positive change, everywhere, all the time.
In a workshop last week, I was asked to explain this “lab” concept in more detail, so perhaps more people want to know! The point is to equip you as a change maker and to learn by doing. On October 11, 2013, we’ll meet for the first Change Maker’s Lab in Menlo Park, CA (near Stanford).
There will be 4 “tracks” during the day:
- Master Plan: Working on strategy and communication plans.
- Video Studio: Creating compelling ‘interview’ segments.
- AppWorks: Plan engaging smart-phone Apps (and we’ll publish 1).
- Sticky Learning: Create transformational learning experiences.
Imagine you’ve applied and been accepted to the Master Plan Lab, and at 10:00 the focus is YOUR strategic plan. Some outside strategy experts from Silicon Valley & beyond, plus several allies from our network, and a facilitator, are all focused on your work. Beforehand you had a coaching session to prepare, and in this hour you focus on some key steps. Together with this “brain & heart” trust, you make breakthroughs and get clarity, designing a powerful path to move your mission forward. Everyone involved learns by doing – and you walk about with a much more powerful, clear plan for your work as a change maker — plus some new allies!
Then @ 11:00, either you stay in this lab & work on another change maker’s plan… deepening your own thinking about your plan… or maybe you pop next door to work on creating some WOW video…
During the day, you’ll move between labs, so you have time to participate in many powerful discussions to deepen your work. And, best of all, you walk away with tangible resources to be even more effective.
You can apply to be the “focus” of a lab. You can apply to several. You can also request to join as a collaborator only — meaning you’re part of these exciting discussions/work sessions focused on others’ project. Applications are due by Aug 15!
Depending on the lab(s) to which you apply, you could leave with a master plan… a design for your App… powerful video clips of you as an expert…. a world-class learning module/activity/exercise…. plus new connections and insights by spending the day WORKING/PLAYING with a remarkable group of people.
Sound awesome yet?
More info on www.6seconds.org/events/change-maker-13/ – and download the brochure to read details
By the way, after this event is a hit, we’ll plan more labs to meet additional needs. Would you benefit from a lab on communication? Fundraising? Building coalition? Social media? Designing change? What are some key tools YOU need to strengthen your work as a change maker?
Share in the comments!
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