Orla Cronin

Specialist in facilitation, research and training. Creating conversations, catalysing learning. Working virtually since way back when!

[Orla Cronin @croninorla]

Due to the lack of moderation and the amplification of hate speech on this platform, I am no longer maintaining this account. From now on, I will be posting on Bluesky. @orlacronin.bsky.social.

[Women's Prize @WomensPrize]

One of the most heart-warming things at the #WomensPrize party last week was seeing all the longlisted #Discoveries authors, hearing their news and THAT speech by @suiannukka last year's winner. All the feels🤗

[ICA:UK @ica_uk]

Want to improve your facilitation skills this year? 🤔✅ Join our next Group Facilitation Methods course starting 16th January with Orla Cronin and Eleanor Webster. LEARN MORE: https://t.co/narIVNE6MN @croninorla @martingilbraith

[Orla Cronin @croninorla]

Reminder📣

Our next Hybrid Meeting Bootcamp is open for registration and will take place on 9th November.

Book your slot here: https://t.co/4WTBLVRDQO

#FacilitationSkills #FacilitationTraining #HybridMeeting #Events #EventsFacilitation #VirtualFacilitation

[ICA:UK @ica_uk]

😆 Meet Orla, our Lead ToP Trainer and virtual & hybrid facilitation expert! 💻 Why not join Orla's Hybrid Facilitation courses in Nov and Dec or her next virtual Group Facilitation Methods course in November! MORE INFO HERE: https://t.co/CwoB3ZnDHE @croninorla

[Orla Cronin @croninorla]

If you are wanting to host an event, you might not be able to do it all on your own. That’s why there are event organisers, people who help plan them so they are more likely to succeed & is an event to remember. Today we celebrate those people & say thank you. #facilitation

[Orla Cronin @croninorla]

Reminder📣

Our next Hybrid Meeting Bootcamp is open for registration, and will take place on 9th November.

Book your slot here: https://t.co/dG5HxUhy97

[Orla Cronin @croninorla]

How do you plan a meeting ensuring inclusivity of all delegates?

Next time you're tempted to quickly pencil a hybrid meeting into a colleague's calendar, pause and take a few moments to think about how to ensure it's fully inclusive.

Swipe through the below for inspiration👇🏼

[Orla Cronin @croninorla]

It's bootcamp day! 

I'm looking forward to meeting our delegates to discuss how they can design and deliver hybrid meetings to benefit their team.

If you've missed out on this event, our next one is bookable here: https://t.co/dG5HxUhy97

[Orla Cronin @croninorla]

Our Hybrid Masterclass will help you feel confident and perhaps even excited - to dive into the complexity of hybrid meetings and make great things happen!

As part of the sessions we provide you with resources and tools to make the most of your meetings - here are some of them👇🏼

[Orla Cronin @croninorla]

A major benefit of hybrid meetings and events is being able to pull people together from across the world.

With this, comes the challenge of making sure the event is accessible to all time zones involved:
✔️Check when working times overlap
✔️Record meetings
✔️Set up chats online

[Orla Cronin @croninorla]

When we get feedback like this, I really do appreciate a time to reflect on what delegates of our training find beneficial.

Whenever you're delivering hybrid meetings, a valuable factor to consider is communication - are you giving everyone in the meeting space to talk?

[Orla Cronin @croninorla]

Have you ever joined an online call or hybrid event and felt completely out of place? 

When you are planning a meeting online, it's important to make sure that people feel accommodated and welcome to engage with the meeting. How do you do this? Here are some examples👇🏼

[Orla Cronin @croninorla]

When planning hybrid events, one of the core elements affecting accessibility is Technology. 

Do you have the right Wi-Fi connections and bandwidths? Do your team understand how to use everything needed?

#HybridMeetings #Accessibility

[Orla Cronin @croninorla]

Our next Hybrid Meeting Bootcamp is coming in just a few weeks time! 

Book your space using this link👇🏼

https://t.co/TcMO7dPkFw

[Orla Cronin @croninorla]

Framework is recruiting! https://t.co/ZoCkkrLNFu

[Orla Cronin @croninorla]

Designing and leading hybrid meetings - with some participants located physically together and others participating remotely - can feel like a brain-bending challenge.

That's where our Masterclass comes in! Here are three core outcomes of the sessions!

https://t.co/huWg6NhA3L

[Orla Cronin @croninorla]

How do I make my hybrid meetings more accessible?

When hosting meetings online, or in a hybrid format, one of the biggest barriers is ability. This could be the team's ability using the tech, it could be the ability to facilitate strong meetings.

#HybridMeetings #Accessibility

[Orla Cronin @croninorla]

There's only a week to go until our next Designing and Delivering Hybrid Meetings Masterclass. 

Find out more about these sessions via this link: https://t.co/8pcGvdIvi2

[Orla Cronin @croninorla]

It is hoped that through initiatives such as Common Voice and the work Mozilla do, technologists will understand the immense impact they could have on the future and will develop it in a moral way.

Do you know enough about AI to know how it would directly impact your life?

[Orla Cronin @croninorla]

I've recently been working with Mozilla Foundation to help them find ways of detecting positive change in relation to their goals.

[Orla Cronin @croninorla]

One of the biggest issues when looking at the developments of AI is the gap of knowledge between the technologists and the general public.