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Whenever people are not afraid of true conversation and constructing a future
together, Jeff shared that we are creating change through partnership. For
our Division, this may be applied to making our gatherings richer with active
learning experiences and dialogue. Although we have new opportunities to
engage with people through technology, sometimes a personal gesture, a
meaningful conversation, opportunities to be mentored, and changes to
connect with other leaders are the essential for sustaining and growing as an
organization. For conversations to become "transformational", we must
develop agendas, arrange room sets, and opportunities for conversation that
encourage all kinds of participation.
5. Both old and new school approaches to growth will support the
CEC's and Division's future. Across several practical sessions, which
included the themes of marketing, understanding one's insurance plans, and
reviewing non-profit governance, their overlapping thoughts about how to use
knowledge to support growth. Within the presentation on marketing, using
social media, e-blasts, and other methods of outreach should be personalized
to help people connect with the CEC. One "old school" method that surprised
many was that sending a paper post card can be a way to personally
advertise specific workshops, sessions or whole conferences. In a world with
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