118 trainers from 38 countries During January 2017, we have conducted an online survey among trainers to identify practices, needs and interests of how trainers review their performance and assess their competences. The survey gathered 118 answers from trainers coming from more than 38 countries. You can download slides which summarise the main findings based […]
Formation of the core group
Following the two checkpoint sessions it was identified that the core group should be established to be responsible for co-ordinating the next steps for the network following this meeting. Several participants put their names forward and all the participants had the opportunity to vote to agree the core group nominations as a whole. Twenty of the […]
Jigsaw working groups – check in one
The working groups came back together after lunch to feedback on their discussions to the whole group. Some had made more progress than others with initial ideas beginning to form and some concrete outputs and statements. Values and membership The group had had some early thoughts about values but felt that these would be a […]
Qualities from other networks and top measures for success
Yesterday afternoon the participants broke into smaller groups to think about the other networks they are involved in and what things work well and the things that should be avoided in the creation of the IYWT network. The groups thought about it in five areas… Organisational structure Communication Member ‘selection’ / decision making Events and […]
Revisiting who ‘we’ are as a network
This afternoon the group has been revisiting the question or who ‘we’ are and what the measures of success might be for the network. Breaking into groups the participants had discussion before and after lunch, coming back together to feedback to the wider group and create a list to work from. Gallery of who ‘we’ […]
The story of the network so far
This morning the participants have been coming together to bond as a group and to share the story of the network so far. Being aware of yourself The morning started with a short exercise to encourage participants to be self aware in the process. In small groups and before introductions participants shared one initial impression […]
Greetings from Budapest
Last night and this morning participants from across Europe have been arriving in Budapest for the second meeting of the International Youth Work Trainers group. Following the first development week in Ireland some of the previous participants and lots of new ones are staying at the Fortuna Boat Hotel for three days to take the […]
Creating the vision and forming next steps
The final day of the International Youth Work Trainers group meeting saw the morning taken up with planting the seed for the network and thinking about who ‘we’ as a group are with some fantastic results. During the afternoon the group continued with their parallel sessions to begin shaping the collective vision and culture for […]
Open space dreaming
This afternoon the International Youth Work Trainers group has been spending some time in Open Space considering specific questions or topics for the establishment of the network. Following a hour considering the topics the group came together to feedback their thoughts and views to the wider group and for a period of discussion. As with […]