Thanks for this list!
Thanks for this! Great list.
Here’s some additional lessons I’ve learned in my group:
Have a plan for disruptive people.
You will encounter zoom bombers, aggressive contrarians, and people that dominate conversations. Have a plan for handling them so you don’t freeze in the moment and have it ruin an event.
Space matters.
Some people are not comfortable attending events at a person’s house or apartment complex. Some people are physically limited and can’t meet outside. Is the event space accessible to those who drive and those who take transit? If it’s outside, is there a plan for bad weather?
Variety is inclusive.
Online / in-person, weekday / weekend, general / specific, city center / city outskirts, cause A / cause B, social / learning, active / passive. People have widely varying preferences. If you want an inclusive group, have many different kinds of events.
Online events are much better if you give people things to do.
Breakout rooms with group tasks is a go-to that keeps people engaged
You don’t have to be active in a local group to be involved in EA.
Thanks for this list! Thanks for this! Great list.
Here’s some additional lessons I’ve learned in my group:
Have a plan for disruptive people. You will encounter zoom bombers, aggressive contrarians, and people that dominate conversations. Have a plan for handling them so you don’t freeze in the moment and have it ruin an event.
Space matters. Some people are not comfortable attending events at a person’s house or apartment complex. Some people are physically limited and can’t meet outside. Is the event space accessible to those who drive and those who take transit? If it’s outside, is there a plan for bad weather?
Variety is inclusive. Online / in-person, weekday / weekend, general / specific, city center / city outskirts, cause A / cause B, social / learning, active / passive. People have widely varying preferences. If you want an inclusive group, have many different kinds of events.
Online events are much better if you give people things to do. Breakout rooms with group tasks is a go-to that keeps people engaged
You don’t have to be active in a local group to be involved in EA.