InvisibleWork @Bonifer: Many of the things discussed today in #NPCons, you teach w GameChangers. Need to have some fun w/ board on 12/13. @HildyGottlieb -5:09 PM Dec 1st, 2009

AlisonRapping RT @HildyGottlieb: So it doesn't just have to be boards & fundraising & org change - it can be anything. Fun is FUN! #npcons -3:31 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave @NancyIannone Thanks Nancy, it was great to talk with you as well! #NPCons -3:20 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Meryl333 @HildyGottlieb We could have a Groan-a-long. Would that be fun? #npcons -3:20 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave @InvisibleWork Thanks Kristen! I really enjoyed chatting with you #NPCons -3:19 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone One of my key take-aways was the importance of using fun to engage clients and help them discover change themselves #npcons -3:16 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @deatweets :Thanks for playing! #NPCons -3:12 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @Dimitrious : Thanks for playing! #NPCons -3:12 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @NancyIannone : Thanks for playing! #NPCons -3:12 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Anyone have key take-aways from this chat? Please tweet them w/the hashtag to include in our summary at http://www.npcons.net/ #npcons -3:12 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Dimitrious Wonderful chat topic this month. Thank you everyone for joining in. #npcons -3:11 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone .@spurdave Glad you made it Dave. Really enjoyed hearing about your work environment #npcons -3:10 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @HildyGottlieb : Thank you to you and your team, Hildy! Have to run to a meeting, but look forward to chatting soon. #NPCons -3:10 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @spurdave: Thanks for your time! You had many good ideas. #NPCons -3:09 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave Thank you for your time everyone! This has been a great chat. #NPCons -3:09 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone @askdebra Glad you made a little bit Debra. We'll catch you next time :-) #NPCons -3:08 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Thank you all for a FUN hour. And now, a parting gift: http://is.gd/59lL1 #npcons -3:08 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb So it doesn't just have to be boards & fundraising & org change - it can be anything. Fun is FUN! #npcons -3:07 PM Dec 1st, 2009

askdebra Dang! I missed most of the #npcons. I'll have to catch up with the transcript. Thanks @HildyGottlieb @BonnieKoenig @NancyIannone -3:07 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Grown-ups rarely get to play together & get their hands dirty w/other grownups. We turned "work" into an invitation-only play date! #npcons -3:06 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb When we had huge chores that required many vols, we instead made it a party & invited cmty leaders & donors to pitch in. #npcons -3:06 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @BonnieKoenig: Thanks for playing, Bonnie! #NPCons -3:06 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Dimitrious .@deatweets Great idea to have it in the Job desc. It certainly helps introduce the culture of the org to potential board and staff. #npcons -3:05 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb One last story, from our past. @Dimitrious mentioned our watchword of FUG - Fun, Upbeat & Goofy. This is from our DiaperBank days... #npcons -3:05 PM Dec 1st, 2009

askdebra When I taught a class on biz plan dev: after the student presentations, we threw candy at them (from Jewish tradition). #npcons -3:05 PM Dec 1st, 2009

deatweets Thanks everyone. Sorry to have jumped in so late! #npcons Will use transcripts to catch up. -3:05 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @HildyGottlieb : Wow, this hour has flown by, because it was so much fun. Learned a lot today and hope to implement some of it soon! #NPCons -3:04 PM Dec 1st, 2009

deatweets Should humor be in the Board and Staff job descriptions? #npcons. I always put it in when recruiting for an ED. -3:03 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb For those just jumping in, the theme of this chat is "Fun Theory and Consulting to #Nonprofit / Community Benefit Orgs" #npcons -3:03 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone RT @HildyGottlieb:@BonnieKoenig Yes!So much of what weve discussed is trusting the wisdom in the room! Creates ownership&creativity! #NPCons -3:03 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Dimitrious .@BonnieKoenig Thanks for being here Bonnie. The full chat will be at NPCONS.net later today. #npcons -3:02 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb @askdebra I was missing you - quick, read it all and jump in! (Just kidding. Ok, not kidding - come play!) #npcons -3:02 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone RT @HildyGottlieb .@deatweets Fun at bd mtgs often simply means the board talks re:what they care about most - making a difference. #npcons -3:02 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave @Dimitrious Start with a theme to guide storytelling, but it has to be a personal story. Related to the org is great. #NPCons -3:02 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig Have to go..thanks for the fun everyone! This chat certainly showed you can learn through having fun! #NPCons -3:01 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb .@BonnieKoenig Yes! So much of what we've discussed here is trusting the wisdom in the room! That creates ownership & creativity! #npcons -3:01 PM Dec 1st, 2009

deatweets I like that! RT @visionspun: One group I know asks "what's the weirdest (funny weird) thing you experienced all week?" #npcons -3:01 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork RT @deatweets: I think that if an ED and a Board Chair set their designs on "fun," it could truly help w board and staff retention. #NPCons -3:01 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Dimitrious RT @BonnieKoenig: "The group should be the one to decide what "fun" is!" - again the power of the wisdom in the room! #npcons -3:01 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone RT @deatweets: If an ED and a Board Chair set their designs on "fun," it could truly help with board and staff retention. #NPCons -3:00 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig RT @NancyIannone The difference between prescribed fun and creating a climate that encourages fun is important #NPCons -3:00 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Dimitrious .@spurdave Are these stories around the mission of the organization or just general stories? #npcons -3:00 PM Dec 1st, 2009

deatweets I think that if an ED and a Board Chair set their designs on "fun," it could truly help with board and staff retention. #npcons -3:00 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone RT @BonnieKoenig: "The group should be the one to decide what "fun" is!" - again the power of the wisdom in the room! #NPCons -2:59 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb .@deatweets Fun at bd mtgs often simply means having the board talk about what they care about most - making a difference. #npcons -2:59 PM Dec 1st, 2009

askdebra Sorry - had to step away from the chat for most of it. Missed all the FUN :) #npcons -2:59 PM Dec 1st, 2009

visionspun .@deatweets One group I know asks "what's the weirdest (funny weird) thing you experienced all week?" #npcons -2:59 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig "The group should be the one to decide what "fun" is!" - again the power of the wisdom in the room! #NPCons -2:58 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone .@HildyGottlieb So the difference between prescribed fun and creating a climate that encourages fun is important #NPCons -2:58 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave @deatweets I've done storytelling sessions at board meetings to help break down some walls. #NPCons -2:58 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @visionspun: So perhaps its changing mindsets into "we CAN have fun and do good at the same time." #npcons -2:57 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork RT @deatweets: Has anyone introduced "fun" segments at board meetings? (Not yet, but it's a great idea) #NPCons -2:57 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Personally, when I'm part of a group where the facilitator shows up with prescribed fun, I groan and tune out. #npcons -2:57 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig RT @HildyGottlieb Common theme seems to b that the tougher the work the more imprtant that ppl get to know ea other outside the work #NPCons -2:57 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Dimitrious .@HildyGottlieb We have not used the word empathy but that is critical for having fun with and not fun at someone #npcons -2:57 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb .@Everywun It's a good reminder that the group should be the one to decide what "fun" is! #npcons -2:56 PM Dec 1st, 2009

deatweets Has anyone introduced "fun" segments at board meetings? #npcons -2:56 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @Everywun: Think its important that everyone feels comfortable w/ the fun! Ex. Drinks, physical games may be turn off for some. #npcons -2:56 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Common theme seems to be that the tougher the work, the more imprtant that ppl get to know ea other outside the work- food, laughter #npcons -2:55 PM Dec 1st, 2009

visionspun .@spurdave So perhaps it's changing mindsets into "we CAN have fun and do good at the same time." #npcons -2:55 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork RT @BonnieKoenig: Food is very universal and can b a great way for group to have fun & learn about each other at same time! #NPCons -2:55 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Everywun @visionspun Think it's important that everyone feels comfortable w/ the fun! Ex. Drinks, physical games may be turn off for some. #npcons -2:55 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone RT @spurdave: @visionspun Open a client up to fun by removing them from their environment (just a change of scenery can help!) #NPCons -2:54 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb .@InvisibleWork Love the concept of engaging clients to "discover change themselves." Anyone have ideas on that re: orgnztal change? #npcons -2:54 PM Dec 1st, 2009

visionspun .@spurdave Ah yes, but CBO life isn't fun. "I'm just supposed to show up, read a balance sheet & leave." #npcons -2:54 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @HildyGottlieb : Regarding anything hard: guided improvisation (by @Bonifer) is a good way for people to see outside their box #NPCons -2:54 PM Dec 1st, 2009

deatweets I think that whether fun is collaborative or competitive in part depends on the existing culture. #npcons -2:54 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig @deatweets @NancyIannone Food is very universal and can b a great way for group to have fun & learn about each other at same time! #NPCons -2:53 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @InvisibleWork: Org change is very sensitive, so a game of role playing might be a way for clients to discover change themselves #npcons -2:52 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave @visionspun Open a client up to fun by removing them from their environment. #NPCons -2:52 PM Dec 1st, 2009

deatweets They KNOW that they need to find their own ways to laugh together! They just took it as an action item! #npcons -2:52 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone .@deatweets Sharing food and small group interaction can be very helpful #NPCons -2:52 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @visionspun: A band of one is no fun, so to make org change fun it has to actively engage everyone. #npcons -2:51 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @HildyGottlieb : Org change is very sensitive, so a game of role playing might be a way for clients to discover change themselves #NPCons -2:51 PM Dec 1st, 2009

deatweets I'm working with a homeless org now that has real trust and guilt issues after an abusive ED died suddenly. #npcons -2:51 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @deatweets: Even getting staff to just talk casually together helps. Potlucks, believe it or not, are great for that! #npcons -2:51 PM Dec 1st, 2009

visionspun .@HildyGottlieb Great ideas for fun! Bigger question in my mind: How do we open people to having fun? #npcons -2:51 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Interesting that competition is mentioned so often. Is there such a thing as cooperative fun? #npcons -2:51 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig @spurdave - Absolutely - celebrating small 'victories' is very important! #NPCons -2:50 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Hallelujah and YES! :-) RT @spurdave: I think it helps to celebrate victories, no matter how small, to find joy in work. #npcons -2:50 PM Dec 1st, 2009

deatweets Even getting staff to just talk casually together helps. Potlucks, believe it or not, are great for that! #npcons -2:50 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb .@InvisibleWork Games may work for some things, but what about the "tough" stuff - like organizational change? #npcons -2:50 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig Agree with @deatweets - groups do see fun differently - good challenge to find the fun that fits the group! #NPCons -2:49 PM Dec 1st, 2009

deatweets Competitive teams are a great way to do it. #npcons -2:49 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave @BonnieKoenig I think it helps to celebrate victories, no matter how small, to find joy in work. #NPCons -2:49 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Everywun @HildyGottlieb For org fun, we have a whiteboard w/ milestones on timeline. Everytime we hit one, we move person magnet forward! #npcons -2:49 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork RT @spurdave: Fundraising is fun in small groups that compete. Give them uniforms, mascots, celebrate victories, make it a sport. #NPCons -2:48 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @spurdave: Fundraising is fun in small groups that compete. Give them uniforms, mascots, celebrate victories, make it a sport. #npcons -2:47 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig RT@HildyGottlieb We've found if we focus beyond what seems hard & aim at what's possible, the work becomes joyful for the client. #NPCons -2:47 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb .@deatweets How do you use fun to encourage organizational & behavioral change? #npcons -2:47 PM Dec 1st, 2009

deatweets Some "get it", some don't. #npcons -2:47 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb In our work we've found if we focus beyond what seems hard & aim at what's possible, the work becomes joyful for the client. #npcons -2:46 PM Dec 1st, 2009

deatweets I've encouraged clients to bring similar "fun" to board meetings. #npcons -2:46 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave @HildyGottlieb Fundraising is fun in small groups that compete. Give them uniforms, mascots, celebrate victories, make it a sport. #NPCons -2:46 PM Dec 1st, 2009

visionspun .@HildyGottlieb A band of one is no fun, so to make org change fun it has to actively engage everyone. #npcons -2:46 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @HildyGottlieb : Games, games and more games. Musical chairs, role playing, story telling: changing perspectives. #NPCons -2:46 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Everywun @visionspun Now that is fun! Cement shoes - very nice :) #npcons -2:46 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig @HildyGottlieb I've shown 'fun' videos to have a group laugh and relax & then continue the hard ?'s. Piano steps video can b added! #NPCons -2:46 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Dimitrious Creativity is rt brain dominant, non linear, musical and lives in the land of breakthroughs and aha moments. See cement shoes below. #npcons -2:45 PM Dec 1st, 2009

deatweets I have a bag of markers, play-doh, transformers, trolls, and slinkys that I carry w/me to client meetings. #npcons -2:45 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Everywun Great ? @spurdave Many still consider ourselves young at heart. When society tells us to grow up, we feel a void. Y stop having fun? #npcons -2:45 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb @deatweets Hello to you - jump on in! :-) #npcons -2:45 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb For example, how does one make governance or fundraising fun? How to make organizational change “fun?” #npcons -2:44 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone .@spurdave You raise a good point about changing the perspective and storytelling is a great way to do that #NPCons -2:43 PM Dec 1st, 2009

visionspun .@HildyGottlieb No, but I have offered to make cement shoes for my slow paying clients ;) #npcons -2:43 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @spurdave : Your thoughts sound like you might get along well with @Bonifer of GameChangers regarding creativity, motivation, etc #NPCons -2:43 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb I'm very curious to see how fun can be used to get through something tough. #npcons -2:43 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @spurdave: I like to use storytelling to develop a marketing plan. Its a different way of looking at an org. #npcons -2:43 PM Dec 1st, 2009

deatweets Joining late and catching up! #npcons -2:43 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @BonnieKoenig Stories are almost always a good idea, jokes R contextual but a good way 2 really observe & choose appropriately #npcons -2:42 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig @ Dimitrious Sorry no particular links just tweets about humor, sometimes universal, sometimes not Try to share the multicultural 1s #NPCons -2:42 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave @visionspun A cement mixer!?! Cool! Cement can be a blast to work with. #NPCons -2:42 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb .@visionspun Do you bring the cement mixer when you work with clients? One for each board member? :-) #npcons -2:42 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave @HildyGottlieb I like to use storytelling to develop a marketing plan. Its a different way of looking at an org. #NPCons -2:41 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Logistics note: If you want everyone to see your @reply, precede it with a . Otherwise Twitter only shows @'s of those you follow. #npcons -2:41 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @HildyGottlieb : I could have lectured my guys on what to eat and what to stay away from, but watching a movie is so much more fun #NPCons -2:41 PM Dec 1st, 2009

visionspun @spurdave I quit drawing when I discovered I can use a cement mixer. :) Our fun 'tastes' change over time. #npcons -2:40 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Everywun When I need creativity inspiration I visit www.ted.com & watch a video on someone's unique perspective on topic. Always refreshing! #npcons -2:40 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Have you used engagement or possibility or creativity or ownership to help a client thru something difficult? #npcons -2:39 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig @HildyGottlieb Stories are almost always a good idea, jokes R contextual but it's a good way 2 really observe & choose appropriately #NPCons -2:39 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork RT @spurdave: @Everywun All of us drew as children. Why did some of us stop? (praised, but art wasn't valued as a career) #NPCons -2:39 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb .@spurdave More to the point, was praise either withheld / or criticism became more dominant? "Shoulds" and "Don'ts"? #npcons -2:39 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Dimitrious .@BonnieKoenig Post the link when you get a chance - thanks. #npcons -2:38 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @spurdave: All of us drew as children. Why did some of us stop? Why did some continue? Was praise involved? #npcons -2:38 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork RT @Everywun: Agree w/ @spurdave. Creativity is under valued (arts, music progs cut in schl) Creativity exercises are good practice. #NPCons -2:37 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Have any of you used the things noted here to help a client through something tough? Can you give example? #npcons -2:37 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave @Everywun All of us drew as children. Why did some of us stop? Why did some continue? Was praise involved? #NPCons -2:37 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig @HildyGottlieb as @NancyIannone said the creative juices are flowing, exchanging ideas in a receptive environment = fun #NPCons -2:37 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone RT @HildyGottlieb: Ok, I need to just say that this chat is FUN - I mean really - I am smiling at every post! (it is fun!) #NPCons -2:37 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork RT @HildyGottlieb: Ok, I need to just say that this chat is FUN - I mean really - I am smiling at every post! (Agreed!) #NPCons -2:36 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig @Dimitrious - yes some humor and what is fun is universal, some is culturally specific - tweeted about that the other day! #NPCons -2:36 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @InvisibleWork: But how do you brainstorm? I guess the usual would be around a table, but how about telling jokes and stories? #npcons -2:36 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Ok, I need to just say that this chat is FUN - I mean really - I am smiling at every post! #npcons -2:36 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Everywun Agree w/ @spurdave. Creativity is often under valued (arts, music programs cut in school). Creativity exercises are good practice. #npcons -2:35 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone RT @HildyGottlieb: RT @visionspun: People enjoy their work when they feel involved, engaged, respected...& that their effort counts. #NPCons -2:35 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave @Everywun Saw an article about the lack of focus being a catalyst for creativity. Sorry don't have the link. #NPCons -2:35 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @visionspun: People enjoy their work when they feel involved, engaged, respected...& that their effort counts. #npcons -2:35 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @Everywun: But how do you brainstorm? I guess the usual would be around a table, but how about telling jokes and stories? #NPCons -2:34 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @Everywun Brainstorming over lunch helps us. When not focused so intently on producing results, ppl relax and are more open. #npcons -2:34 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig @spurdave Agree that praise for being creative is important - and making creativity a value not something that "gets in the way" #NPCons -2:34 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Dimitrious .@BonnieKoenig seems that fun would be powerful in bridging culture gaps in international work, but has it gotten you into trouble? #npcons -2:34 PM Dec 1st, 2009

visionspun @HildyGottlieb People enjoy their work when they feel involved, engaged, respected...& that their effort counts. #npcons -2:34 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb .@spurdave So we need to encourage creativity in our clients, create envir for that to happen, then praise when it does! #npcons -2:34 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone @BonnieKoenig I see some of that collective effort in this chat - it is fun sharing ideas and being stimulated by new perspectives! #NPCons -2:34 PM Dec 1st, 2009

WebsterLou RT @spurdave: Praise for being creative is important for self esteem. It's a big reason that some people take the time 2 b creative. #NPCons -2:33 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @spurdave: Praise for being creative is important for self esteem. Its a big reason some people take time to be creative. #npcons -2:33 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork RT @BonnieKoenig: When people feel they are part of a collective effort, the comraderie developed makes hard work fun (=> bonding) #NPCons -2:33 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Everywun Brainstorming over lunch often helps us. When not focused so intently on producing results, people start to relax and be more open. #npcons -2:33 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave Praise for being creative is important for self esteem. It's a big reason that some people take the time to be creative. #NPCons -2:33 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb .@Dimitrious Can you clarify? How does creative / fun work motivate beyond the work at hand? #npcons -2:32 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork RT @Dimitrious: Creative (fun) work has a persistence that motivates far beyond the actual work. #NPCons -2:31 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb @visionspun Welcome to the convo, Mr. VisionSpun! :-) Just seeing your new handle is fun for me!! #npcons -2:31 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig @HildyGottlieb When people feel they are part of a collective effort, the comraderie that develops makes hard work fun #NPCons -2:31 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork RT @spurdave: I think play is under rated. Its one of the most important components of creative discovery. (Totally agree) #NPCons -2:31 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @visionspun: Fun comes when we take ideas discussed around a table and put them into action. #npcons -2:30 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Dimitrious Creative (fun) work has a persistence that motivates far beyond the actual work. #npcons -2:30 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb @BonnieKoenig Great minds think alike! :-) #npcons -2:30 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @spurdave: I think play is under rated. Its one of the most important components of creative discovery. #npcons -2:30 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave I think play is under rated. It's one of the most important components of creative discovery. #NPCons -2:29 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @Everywun: Re: situations for discovery - show success stories then foster creative discussions about how could work 4 clients #npcons -2:29 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb What are other components that are present when clients are enjoying the work, no matter how "hard" it is? #npcons -2:29 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone RT @HildyGottlieb: So far we have discovery, creativity, engagement, ownership, interactivity, asking questions, open to new ideas. #NPCons -2:28 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @HildyGottlieb : Innovation could be spawned from fun as well. #NPCons -2:28 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Everywun @HildyGottlieb Re: situations for discovery - show success stories then foster creative discussions about how could work 4 clients #npcons -2:28 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig @davidmetcalfe Was typing the same ? as Hildy!: how you think that setting up an interactive environment is easier on the web? #NPCons -2:28 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb So far we have discovery, creativity, engagement, ownership, interactivity, asking questions, being open to new ideas. #npcons -2:27 PM Dec 1st, 2009

visionspun @HildyGottlieb Fun comes when we take ideas discussed around a table and put them into action. #NPCons -2:27 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave @InvisibleWork Clients are very good at taking ownership of creative work. Especially with social media. #NPCons -2:26 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb @davidbmetcalfe Can you clarify? Is it really easier to be interactive on the web than in person? #npcons -2:26 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @BonnieKoenig: Some ways to engage: Ask thought provoking ?s; Be open to very different & creative ideas; use humor #npcons -2:25 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb (And vice versa!) RT @NancyIannone: Clients who are engaged and having fun are focused on what is possible #npcons -2:25 PM Dec 1st, 2009

davidbmetcalfe @HildyGottlieb You have to set up an interactive environment where discovery is possible, this is much easier on the web. #npcons -2:25 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave @HildyGottlieb Most people never find themselves in a creative roll and need some guidance. W/ direction, we are all very creative. #NPCons -2:25 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig @HildyGottlieb Some ways to engage people: Asking thought provoking ?s; Being open to very different & creative ideas; using humor #NPCons -2:25 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb @InvisibleWork @spurdave When it's participatory, it's fun AND they own it - win win win!! #npcons -2:24 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone RT @spurdave: @HildyGottlieb Discovery is a key element of fun. Its fun to see something new or in a new way. #NPCons -2:24 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @Everywun: Our clients have so much fun when they are creatively thinking about whats possible for their orgs #npcons -2:24 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork RT @spurdave: @HildyGottlieb Discovery is a key element of fun. [Do clients then take more ownership of the task?] #NPCons -2:23 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave @HildyGottlieb Absolutely! Participatory ownership is critical for adopting creative ideas. They can easily die without it. #NPCons -2:23 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb @spurdave How do you create situations that allow clients to discover things themselves? #npcons -2:23 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @spurdave: Discovery is a key element of fun. Its fun to see something new or in a new way. #npcons -2:22 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Dimitrious @spurdave re: web memes, example the silly zombo.com? What is interesting is that we develop shared experiences over distance & time #npcons -2:22 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone @HildyGottlieb It seems to me that clients who are engaged and having fun are focused on what is possible #NPCons -2:22 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Everywun I agree w/ @spurdave. Our clients have so much fun when they are creatively thinking about what's possible for their orgs #npcons #npcons -2:22 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave @HildyGottlieb Discovery is a key element of fun. It's fun to see something new or in a new way. #NPCons -2:22 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb @BonnieKoenig Can you give examples of how you encourage that engagement? #npcons -2:22 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb @spurdave So part of it is then engaging them in the creativity vs. you being creative & handing it to them? #npcons -2:21 PM Dec 1st, 2009

askdebra Awesome idea! RT @BonnieKoenig: RT @spurdave New employees get US $100 to buy music for the office tune collection. #NPCons -2:21 PM Dec 1st, 2009

heykeenan RT @spurdave: Clients are often energized by the creative process. It is practiced so rarely in most business positions. #NPCons -TRUE! -2:21 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave @NancyIannone Productivity ebbs and flows for me. Time of day, time of year, etc. all matter. #NPCons -2:21 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Everywun @askdebra Welcome to the chat, Debra! The topic is FUN :) #npcons -2:20 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig @HildyGottlieb The energy & fun often comes from being engaged. Part of our job as consultants, to help encourage that engagement. #NPCons -2:20 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb What makes work fun? What are the components of fun? What is happening when clients are enjoying the work? #npcons -2:20 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone @spurdave Do you find yourself being more productive within the environment you have created? #NPCons -2:20 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave Clients are often energized by the creative process. It is practiced so rarely in most business positions. #NPCons -2:20 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb @askdebra Hidey ho there, Debra! Welcome! #npcons -2:18 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave @HildyGottlieb Yes, we have to make it fun to be competitive. And it's a whole lot more fun. ;) #NPCons -2:18 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb When you’ve seen clients energized, engaged, having fun - what is happening for them when they are enjoying that work? #npcons -2:18 PM Dec 1st, 2009

askdebra Hi Hildy et al, thanks for hosting #npcons I'm Debra Askanase, npcons for social media strategy. Look fwd to the listening to the chat today -2:18 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Here's a different question: #npcons -2:18 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @HildyGottlieb : When I was in the Navy, I was trying to teach my guys how to eat better, so I made them watch "Super Size Me" #NPCons -2:18 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave Gaming can make chores fun. Turn it into a friendly competition. #NPCons -2:18 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig RT@Dimitrious We coined the term "FUG" years ago (Fun Upbeat and Goofy) and we still FUG things up when they get too serious #NPCons -2:18 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb RT @NancyIannone: I agree with the addition of music to make routine more fun. Sharing the chore with someone can help too #npcons -2:17 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb @spurdave Sounds like you've created a work envir that values fun, seeks out ways to combine work & fun. Sounds intentional. #npcons -2:17 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @Dimitrious : But how do you FUG (Fun Upbeat and Goofy) things up? #NPCons -2:17 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone @HildyGottlieb I agree with the addition of music to make routine more fun. Sharing the chore with someone can help too #NPCons -2:16 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork I guess I know myself well enough to stick it: add music and I will do it - dishes, housework, paperwork, almost anything mundane #NPCons -2:15 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig @HildyGottlieb Clearly why we see so many people exercising with IPODs #NPCons -2:15 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork RT @BonnieKoenig: RT @spurdave New employees get US $100 to buy music for the office tune collection. #NPCons -2:15 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone @Dimitrious Lightening the mood can restore creativity #NPCons -2:14 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb For stuff you don't like to do, is there a way you've made it fun? #npcons -2:14 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig RT @spurdave New employees get US $100 to buy music for the office tune collection. #NPCons -2:14 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb For me, I hate exercise. Started walking & simult doing something I like (meditate, watch for signs of seasons chg) I now love it! #npcons -2:13 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave Web memes can be powerful too. Everyone chants the Peanut Butter Jelly Time chant when we get new clients. #NPCons -2:13 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @BonnieKoenig : Totally agree about the international flavor of music #NPCons -2:13 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @spurdave : Your holidays are probably a lot of fun for deadlines. #NPCons -2:13 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Dimitrious We coined the term "FUG" years ago (Fun Upbeat and Goofy) and we still FUG things up when they get too serious #npcons -2:12 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave We've switched from CDs to iTunes certificates. The stereo has its own computer now, tied into all the others. #NPCons -2:12 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig Music can also be very international #NPCons -2:12 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave The longest and shortest days of the year are easy to get designers and writers excited. #NPCons -2:11 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Is there something you’ve put off in your own life, until you found a fun way to do it? What made it fun? #npcons -2:11 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @spurdave : WOW, that is a great idea regarding music list. Definitely going to write that one down. #NPCons -2:11 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave We celebrate the equinoxes, discovery dates of small countries, etc. #NPCons -2:11 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig @NancyIannone Absolutely and that original experience then becomes a shared history of fun that can be sparked by the song #NPCons -2:11 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Everywun Agree w/ @BonnieKoenig and @InvisibleWork about music to foster a more fun environment. Music helps through mindless work. #npcons #npcons -2:10 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @NancyIannone: There is nothing like a good theme song to bond! #NPCons -2:10 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave New employees get $100 to buy music for the office tune collection. Massive collection that is now VERY eclectic. #NPCons -2:10 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork @spurdave : "made up holidays" - do you mean that you make your own? #NPCons -2:10 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone @BonnieKoenig We have experienced the bonding a good theme song can create! #NPCons -2:09 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb @spurdave Made-up holidays? #npcons -2:09 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig @spurdave What type of "made up holidays"? #NPCons -2:09 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone @Everywun Do you find you are more productive after taking time to have fun? #NPCons -2:08 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave Our office celebrates birthdays and made up holidays for fun. #NPCons -2:08 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb @InvisibleWork @spurdave @Everywun @BonnieKoenig @NancyIannone @LHudgens Hello! Welcome to the FUN! :-) #npcons -2:08 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig @InvisibleWork raises a good point about the power of music to help create a fun/creative environment #NPCons -2:08 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Everywun @HildyGottlieb Great Question! We have an office policy of taking time to play hacky sack w/ a soft soccer ball 4 fun :) #npcons #npcons -2:07 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone When people are excited about what they are doing, the positive energy makes it fun! #NPCons -2:07 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork Music and people working towards a goal or vision with the aim to be creative energize me. #NPCons -2:07 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Dimitrious Hello everyone, I'm Dimitri Petropolis VP of the Community Driven Institute and fun has been intregal to everything we have done. #npcons -2:07 PM Dec 1st, 2009

InvisibleWork Hello, My name is Kristen, student of non-profit mgmt, currently a biz dev analyst at UC Irvine, The Paul Merage School of Business #NPCons -2:05 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave I have fun when we are being creative — either mentally or physically. #NPCons -2:05 PM Dec 1st, 2009

hashtager # One more thing: Please remember to add #NPCons hashtag on your tweets for this chat. #npcons -2:05 PM Dec 1st, 2009

hashtager # Or just use http://tweetchat.com/ instead of your normal Twitter platform - automatically adds the hashtag & follows the convo! #npcons -2:05 PM Dec 1st, 2009

NancyIannone Hi - I'm Nancy Iannone, consultant to small and mid-size Community Benefit orgs #NPCons -2:04 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig More and more I am finding that its important to have people who like to laugh/have fun as team members/people I work with #NPCons -2:04 PM Dec 1st, 2009

spurdave I'm David Svet, President of Spur Communications, a marketing communications firm in Kansas City. #NPCons -2:04 PM Dec 1st, 2009

BonnieKoenig Hi everyone - I'm a consultant to NGOs/CBOs on international engagement strategies U.S. based since '96 - CDI "affiliated" #NPCons -2:03 PM Dec 1st, 2009

Everywun Hi All! My name is Megan, I'm a founding member www.everywun.com. Everywun is a platform that helps npo's raise funds! #npcons #npcons -2:03 PM Dec 1st, 2009

LHudgens RT @HildyGottlieb: Today’s topic "Fun Theory & Consulting to Nonprofit / Community Benefit Orgs.” Info is here http://is.gd/51VyH #npcons -2:03 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb When you are having fun with your own work, what is happening that makes it fun? #npcons -2:03 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Perhaps name something you’ve put off in your own life, until you found a fun way to do it. What made it fun? #npcons -2:03 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Before we can focus on how to change client behaviors via Fun, let’s consider ourselves first. What energizes YOU? #npcons -2:03 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Let’s start with this basic question: #npcons -2:02 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Or just use http://tweetchat.com/ instead of your normal Twitter platform - automatically adds the hashtag & follows the convo! #npcons -2:02 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb One more thing: Please remember to add #NPCons hashtag on your tweets for this chat. #npcons -2:02 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb At the Cmty-DrivenInstitute we help consultants be the change they want to see in their communities & the world. http://is.gd/2kaXb #npcons -2:02 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb I'm Hildy Gottlieb, president of the Community-Driven Institute & author of The Pollyanna Principles #npcons -2:01 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Please introduce yourself & your specialty as you enter the chat. #npcons -2:01 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Today’s topic "Fun Theory & Consulting to Nonprofit / Community Benefit Orgs.” Info is here http://is.gd/51VyH #npcons -2:01 PM Dec 1st, 2009

HildyGottlieb Welcome to the Twitter chat for consultants to Community Benefit / Nonprofit orgs! #npcons -2:00 PM Dec 1st, 2009