
MAKING ABSORPTION REAL: STRUCTURES & PRACTICES THAT BRING PEOPLE IN AND KEEP THEM
As more and more people become politicized during this moment, we yearn to bring them into our organizations so we can build power and win. But more often than not our organizations are not ready for this influx of people. This workshop teaches the fundamentals of creating leadership development structures & roles that support members to lead in our organizations and stay in our movements for the long-haul.

WHAT TO EXPECT
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1 hour Orientation
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Join us on zoom to meet fellow organizers and members of The OC training team, set learning goals, and make plans for achieving them over the course of our journey together.
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2-3 hours of Self-Paced Learning
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on your own schedule, dig into videos, readings and worksheets to learn the basic concepts. At the end, submit the questions you want to answer, the challenges you are facing, and what you want to practice during the live practice & coaching session.
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2 hour Live Practice Session
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you will practice and strengthen the skills you learned in the previous weeks with feedback from experienced organizers. Be prepared to be on camera, practice, and receive feedback. Having a computer with strong internet connection and the ability to connect to video will ensure the best experience.
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By the end of this workshop you will have:
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Learned the structures, roles and programs you might need to absorb large numbers of new people into your organization
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Identified approaches to leadership development that will support members to stay for the long-haul
Want to learn more? Join us for our seasonal Q+A sessions
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Fall 2025 Q&A w/ Spanish Interpretation; Wednesday, August 6th, 12pm - 1pm ET / 9am - 10am PT
WORKSHOP DATES
Dates are for live sessions with trainers; videos, worksheets and readings will be available in between to explore at your own pace

Lai Wa Wu
she/her

David Haiman
he/him

Estrella Diaz
she/they

MJ McClure
they/them
Trainers