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One Area of Science Social Change Leaders Overlook
Science has been used a lot as a rallying cry lately. It makes sense. There is a clear and scientific reason that we should
Riahl O'Malley
August 18, 2021
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Books To Make Your Trainings More Effective
Most of the ideas in this blog are a remix of ideas from other mentors, authors, & educators. If you are looking to grow
Riahl O'Malley
August 11, 2021
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5 Training Myths And The Truth About Effective Trainings
After fifteen years designing and leading trainings for social change, I have seen (and made) my fair share of mistakes. That’s ok, mistakes are
Riahl O'Malley
August 4, 2021
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Before You Plan Your Back-to-the-Office Retreat, Read This
After over a year of working remotely, your team needs to reassess. All of your organizing, trainings, actions and events have moved online. What
Riahl O'Malley
June 30, 2021
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One Skill Every Changemaker Needs to Know
Whether you know it or not, you’re probably a trainer. If you have… • Run a meeting or proposed an agenda item… • Tried
Riahl O'Malley
June 16, 2021
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To Help Learners Remember Your Training, Avoid This One Common Mistake
Are you ready for an experiment? All you need is a timer and a place to take notes. Your smart phone does both. Time
Riahl O'Malley
May 26, 2021
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Before You Plan Your Training, Answer These 3 Questions
After your training is over how often do people apply what they learn? Be honest. I’m not talking about what you say to the
Riahl O'Malley
May 13, 2021
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A Simple Way to Have People Use Your Training Afterwards
I remember talking to one veteran activist who attended a three-day training retreat I co-led with organizers and educators from all over the country.
Riahl O'Malley
April 12, 2021
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To Design Activities That Last, Think of the SEA
You settled on your topic and you’re trying to think of a creative way to present it. After reaching out to some colleagues you
Riahl O'Malley
April 6, 2021
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3 Ways to Help Participants Take Action After The Training
You’re listening in on one of your volunteer’s GOTV calls when you hear it, the exact thing you told people never to do! Or
Riahl O'Malley
April 3, 2021
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The Missing Piece in Movement Education
When I was a first-year in college an older friend and mentor named Lan Anh Ha handed me a book that would change my
Riahl O'Malley
April 1, 2021
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Sources and Resources: Training for Action Template
We are going to go into some sources and resources from the training for action template. If you haven’t already, make sure to sign-up
Riahl O'Malley
March 10, 2021
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