Minutes of the TDN meeting held on 8 April 2013

Training Directions Network (TDN)

Minutes of the TDN meeting held on 8 April 2013

Present:  Patrick Baffoun (STARTTS), Anne-Marie Kerr  (TRI),  Miguel Ferrero (WSCF),  

Apologies:  Jaye Toole (MD Services),  Margaret Tipper (CRN), Justine Lee (CCWT),  Anna-Maria Reyes (ICE) Justine Lee (CCWT), Emily Jones (YAPA),

Facilitator:      Miguel Ferrero                                                 Minutes Taker: Miguel Ferrero

1.                  Welcome/Introductions

TDN attendees were asked to introduce themselves   

2.                  Apologies:  See list

 

3.                  Brainstorm and discussion

 

• The best value of the Network is the quality of guest speakers, the value of networking and having contact with other colleagues within the sector.
• Other valuable elements of the network are the frequency of meetings; having casual speakers; collaboration so people are able to meet outside of regular meetings; finding out what other NGOs are doing in the training area; developing partnerships.
• Getting expertise from outside of our organisation, on how to develop training material.
• Two meetings per year is the preferred option, with shorter meetings
• Challenges of the Network: is the inconsistency in the number of people who attend the network.
• Members of the network can present at the TDN meeting by sharing things such as – presenting games, facilitation activities and techniques, practical things to address issues affecting the sector.
• Some topic ideas for future meetings: how to run sessions targeting larger audiences, how to run cross cultural planning days, how to improve efficiency by using technology to make our work easier.
• Explored the option of opening the network to private consultants. To be further discussed.
• Next meeting: Monday 12 August from 9.30 am to 12 pm – Topic: “Training with soul” presenter Vaughan Bowie.