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I said you might have - [Technology of Participation Training](https://www.facilitateco.com/uncategorized/technology-of-participation-training/) - What took my community development work from 0 – 60 was learning the art of facilitation. It was the game-changer in my own work. So much so that I started the journey to help others learn this method. The foundation course for Technology of Participation (ToP) Facilitation Methods is offered in Grand Island, Nebraska September - [Miro Stylus Function Is A Game Changer for Hybrid Meetings](https://www.facilitateco.com/uncategorized/miro-stylus-function-is-a-game-changer-for-hybrid-meetings/) - When I facilitate online meetings I use miro as my white space. I often ask participants to split their computer screens to accommodate Zoom and Miro. Screen real estate is at a premium. Often people give Miro more screen real estate and lose the visual interaction with the video of Zoom participants. 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