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Defining Networking and Advocacy
Monday, June 16, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:30
Franklin Rooseveltplaats 12, 2060 Antwerpen, Belgium
Defining Networking and Advocacy
Monday, June 16, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:30
Franklin Rooseveltplaats 12, 2060 Antwerpen, Belgium
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This activity is for participants taking part in the Cities of Learning study visit for Networking and Advocating.
This session is designed to facilitate a dynamic and collaborative exploration of "Networking" and "Advocacy" from both an organisational and Cities of Learning Network perspective. Participants will collectively define and deepen their understanding of these key concepts, aligning with the "Networking and Advocating", "Communicating Meaningfully", and "Collaborating in Teams" competence areas within the European Training Strategy (ETS) Competence Model for Youth Workers.
Why this Activity? (Collective Wisdom & Shared Understanding)
The World Café approach encourages participants to engage in multiple short, focused discussions around central questions. This method allows for a rich exchange of ideas, drawing on the diverse experiences and perspectives within the group. It's an effective way to build shared understanding on complex topics like networking and advocacy, and to identify commonalities and differences in approaches across organizations and within the Cities of Learning Network.
Objectives of the Activity
- To collaboratively define "Networking" and "Advocacy" from both an individual organisational standpoint and the broader Cities of Learning Network perspective.
- To share diverse experiences and insights related to networking practices.
- To explore different facets and challenges of advocacy in youth work and non-formal learning.
- To contribute to a collective understanding that will inform future strategies.
- To enhance skills in active listening, constructive dialogue, and synthesis of ideas, contributing to "Communicating Meaningfully".
- To effectively contribute to small group discussions and collaborative idea generation, supporting "Collaborating in Teams".
Instructions
1. Table Rotation & Questions:
- Participants will be divided into small groups at various "café" tables. Each table will have a designated host (one participant who remains at the table) and a large paper or whiteboard for capturing ideas.
Each table will start with one of the following core questions:
Table 1: What is Networking for our organisation?
Table 2: What is Networking for the Cities of Learning Network?
Table 3: What is Advocacy for our organisation?
Table 4: What is Advocacy for the Cities of Learning Network?
2. Round 1 (Initial Discussion - approx. 10 minutes):
- Groups discuss their assigned question, sharing insights and noting key ideas, definitions, and examples on the table paper.
3. Round 2 (Cross-pollination - approx. 10 minutes):
- After the first round, participants (excluding the table hosts) will move to a new table.
- At the new table, the host briefly summarizes the previous discussion for the new arrivals. The new group then builds upon these ideas, adding their own perspectives and deepening the exploration of the question at that table.
4.. Harvesting (Sharing key insights - approx. 7 mins):
- After the rotations, all participants will reconvene as one large group. Each table host will briefly present the key themes, insights, and surprising discoveries from their table's discussion, leading to a collective overview of the group's understanding of Networking and Advocacy.
Completion & Badge
By actively engaging in the World Café discussions, contributing their perspectives, and collaborating to build shared definitions and insights, participants will earn the "Network & Advocacy Insight" badge! This badge signifies active participation in a collaborative learning process, deepening understanding of critical concepts for the Cities of Learning Network, and contributing to the "Networking and Advocating", "Communicating Meaningfully", and "Collaborating in Teams" competences as defined by the ETS Competence Model for Youth Workers. This badge has been issued by the Cities of Learning Network Partner trio who are managing the Network.
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This badge is awarded to participants of the Cities of Learning study visit for Networking and Advocating who actively engaged in the "World Café Approach: Defining Networking and Advocacy" session.
Earned Competences: By successfully participating in this activity, the earner has demonstrated:
- Networking and Advocating: Deepened understanding of networking and advocacy concepts within both organizational and network contexts.
- Communicating Meaningfully: The ability to engage in constructive dialogue, share perspectives, and actively listen within collaborative discussions.
- Collaborating in Teams: The capacity to work effectively in small groups, build upon shared ideas, and contribute to a collective understanding.
This badge signifies a proactive approach to defining and exploring crucial concepts for effective youth work and contributes to the development of the "Networking and Advocating", "Communicating Meaningfully", and "Collaborating in Teams" competences as defined by the European Training Strategy (ETS) Competence Model for Youth Workers. This badge has been issued by the Cities of Learning Network Partner trio who are managing the Network.
Tasks
Task no.1
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To enrich your badge you can reflect on the session with:
- What was the most surprising or unexpected observation you made during this study visit, and why did it stand out to you?
- How can you apply what you've learned or observed today to your current work or professional development? Consider specific actions or changes you might implement.
- What is one key question that emerged for you during the visit, and what further exploration or information do you feel you need to address it?
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Franklin Rooseveltplaats 12, 2060 Antwerpen, Belgium
Skills
#Networking and advocating
Organisers
Network of Cities and Regions of Learning
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