by The Grove | Apr 23, 2014 | Graphic Facilitation, Grove News
The Grove welcomes Giselle Chow, senior consultant, to our team! In this article, excerpted from a conversation over tea, Giselle reflects on the roots of her graphic facilitation practice. Q: When did the role of “facilitator” first take hold for you?...
by The Grove | Mar 31, 2014 | Storymapping
The Unity Council was born in challenging times. In the 1960s, a freeway cut through the heart of Oakland and, as in many American cities, the result was an era of urban decline and poverty. During this time, the civil rights movement was gaining strength. Latino...
by The Grove | Jan 28, 2014 | Storymapping
Safe, nurturing environments and excellent instruction have been found to result in higher academic achievement and better preparation for college, career and community life. (1) Based upon these findings, Oakland Unified School District (Oakland Unified) is working...
by The Grove | Jan 22, 2014 | Graphic Facilitation
More than 1,600 people converged in Orlando, Florida for Learning 2013, a dynamic immersion in all aspects of organizational learning, hosted by Elliott Masie and sponsored by the MASIE Learning Consortium. The Grove’s Rachel Smith provided virtual graphic...
by The Grove | Sep 26, 2013 | Storymapping
The Grove has worked with Family, Schools and Community Partnerships (FSCP), part of the Oakland Unified School District, to envision the department’s journey over the next five years and think about possible concrete steps to strengthen its work. FSCP, the...
