Leveraging Online Networks for In-Person Collaboration: the #CdnImm Events Julia Mais, The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI)

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#CdnImm Events

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Outcomes Professional Development Information Sharing Community of Practice

Outcome: Collaborations

Reflections Lessons Learned  Staff time is limited and valuable.  Unfunded initiatives are difficult to maintain.  There is limited time for professional development.  People have different learning styles. Best Practices  Capitalize on the existing momentum.  Put in the effort.  Make the most of your networks.  Share work between multiple staff members.

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Thank You Julia Mais Settlement.Org Content Coordinator Jasmine Chua SettlementAtWork.Org Project Coordinator