Bansko Nomad Fest Day 2: Your Uniqueness is Your Superpower
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Bansko Nomad Fest day two, and my key takeaway was: ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ป๐ถ๐พ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ.
The session that resonated with me most today was Piera Mattioliโs talk on online collaboration through participatory design.
In meetings, online or in person, there are often voices that donโt get heard. Maybe people need more time to find their words, or other voices naturally take up more space. This is something weโve also discussed with Julia Slay in her trainings.
What I appreciated in Pieraโs talk was the reminder that inclusion starts in the design process, not just in the final workshop or experience. Itโs about making sure every voice is considered from the beginning.
Itโs always inspiring to see how other facilitators approach participatory design. It gives me more tools to use, and itโs also encouraging to see people doing the work to make space for everyoneโs voice.
A simple tip to share for inclusive design: give multiple ways to engage.
Not just speaking.
Write in the chat.
Write on a sticky note.
Talk in pairs first.
Use a time limit for sharing.
So many simple ways to design for inclusion.
A few other reflections from day 2:
โข Anna (Ania) Esipova human-centered sales session was a strong reminder to lead with who you are, not just what youโre selling.
โข Alison Grรผnโs talk on how your unique passion (in her case, motorcycle riding!) can empower local communities and women during travel.
โข Tim Chimoyโs talk made me reflect on freedom, movement, and whether we become lonelier as we become more mobile.
Iโm really enjoying the diversity of the talks. Sad to have missed some of the unconferences, like Andreea Rusuโs on traveling through the coliving community and Yeji Cheonโs on nonviolent communication, but thereโs still more to come in the days ahead.
#banskonomadfest #communitybuilding #coliving #digitalnomad #facilitation #collaboration #travel #inclusivedesign
