TODN Change SIG Presents...
Liberating Structures:
Simple, Powerful Methods for Building Participation
and Driving Change
with
Annie Grace, MAODL
on Zoom on
June 27, 2025
8:30 - 10:00 am
(Please, note new time frame!)
(This is an online Zoom meeting. Bring your coffee and snacks.)
Are you ready to transform how your teams communicate, collaborate, and create together?
Join us for an engaging hour-long session where Annie Grace will introduce you to Liberating Structures (LS)—a dynamic set of methods designed to increase participation, creativity, and engagement within teams and organizations. This isn't just another presentation; you'll get hands-on experience with the powerful Heard, Seen, Respected tool, which focuses on amplifying diverse voices and ensuring all participants truly feel heard.
In today's rapidly changing and complex work environments, traditional hierarchical communication patterns often fall short. Liberating Structures offer organizational development practitioners and change leaders powerful alternatives that break down barriers, foster creativity, and build trust through more participatory, equal conversations. These accessible tools are particularly vital for organizations navigating turbulent times, providing simple yet effective ways to engage teams, align diverse perspectives, and make collective decisions quickly while maintaining agility and adaptability.
By the end of this session, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the broader Liberating Structures framework and discover how these tools can enhance your facilitation practice without requiring significant investment in training. You'll leave with practical insights into how LS can help you build buy-in, increase collaboration, and engage teams in creative new ways, plus the increased connection that comes from practicing these simple yet powerful methods together.
Key questions Annie will help you answer:
- What are Liberating Structures, and why are they so effective in today's work environments?
- How can these tools support your work in organizational development and change, particularly during turbulent times?
- Why haven't you heard of these transformative tools before, and how can you start using them in your own practice immediately?
Our Presenter
Annie Grace, MAODL
Annie Grace is a facilitator and organizational designer with over 15 years of experience working across industries, including grassroots nonprofits, fast-growing startups, environmental and humanitarian coalitions, and Fortune 1000 companies like Lockheed Martin, Schwab, X (formerly Twitter), and Google.
As co-founder of The Team Together, Annie designs and facilitates highly participatory experiences that build buy-in, surface priorities, and help teams and leaders address the most pressing conversations that move work forward. Whether leading off-sites, strategy sessions, or training cohorts of leaders, Annie excels at gathering people to engage in conversations with, not at, each other.
In addition to her work with The Team Together, Annie co-leads Women Facilitating, a membership community for women who facilitate. This space is dedicated to supporting, sharing, and learning from one another to advance the field of facilitation.
Annie holds an MA in Organizational Development from Fielding University. She lives in Durham, NC with her husband, dog, and cat (who are also best friends).
Our Zoom Host
Dani Choi, MS, ACC
Dani Choi (She/Her) is the founder and owner of Dani Choi Coaching. She is a professional coach, consultant, and educator who empowers purpose-driven helpers to effectively manage time, energy, and impact inside and outside of work. Dani wants her clients to do what lights them up…not what burns them out. She is passionate about helping people navigate overwhelm, prioritize what truly matters, and take actionable steps to live more in line with their values.
Don't miss Dani's newest project...Where Does Time Go? — Dani Choi Coaching.
Dani is an ICF ACC-Accredited coach and has an M.S. in Human Services Management & Program Development from UMass, Boston. She has over 20 years of experience in the non-profit and public service sectors & is an instructor with OLLI at Duke University. Dani lives in Durham, NC.
We look forward to sharing coffee and a great presentation together.
Best regards,
Your TODN Programs Team
Please note: Change SIG is a program within the Triangle Organization Development Network. For a schedule of TODN programs, you can check out the TODN calendar. For more information about becoming a member of TODN, contact Susan Westbrook or any TODN Board member.
