Making Sense Together: Practical Approaches to Collaborative Sensemaking

Changemakers

Virtual Workshop Hours

Coaching Call

making sense together

In today’s ever-evolving social landscape, innovation within communities requires more than just problem-solving—it demands a deep understanding of the complex dynamics at play. Sensemaking—the process by which people give meaning to their collective experiences — is a critical skill for anyone looking to drive innovation, improve decision-making, and foster effective collaboration in their teams or communities.

Led by Sonja Miokovic, a seasoned community innovator, this workshop is designed to spark creativity and collaborative learning as you explore different approaches to sensemaking. She believes in the power of collective learning, where participants share their experiences and insights to build deeper, shared understanding. In this workshop, you’ll dive into sensemaking— a collaborative process that helps groups interpret information and identify patterns to drive action. Through hands-on exercises, group activities, and practical tools, you’ll learn how to identify patterns, connect diverse perspectives, and transform insights into actionable solutions. Whether you’re a community leader, project manager, or social innovator, this workshop will empower you to harness the power of shared knowledge and take your problem-solving to the next level.

Workshop Pre-Learning

Prepare you for the content within the workshop

Complete a self-reflection exercise

2.5 Hour Virtual Workshop

Gain a deeper understanding of sensemaking, its foundational process and practices

Learn how to recognize patterns, bring together different perspectives, and turn ideas into practical actions

1-Hour Coaching Session

Deepen your understanding of the workshop content

Receive personalized support from Sonja to translate your knowledge into action

What You'll Gain:

A deep understanding of sensemaking and its applications in project design, decision-making, and community innovation

Tools and techniques to recognize and interpret patterns in data and behavior

Practical experience collaborating with others to build a shared understanding

Strategies to adapt your thinking in rapidly changing or uncertain environments

Increased confidence in making sense of complex information and driving actionable insights

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for community leaders, project managers, nonprofit professionals, social innovators, and anyone interested in improving their ability to navigate complexity and foster collaboration.

Workshop Highlights:

Interactive Exercises: Work with fellow participants to tackle real-world challenges using sensemaking techniques.

Collaborative Tools: Learn how to map patterns, organize data, and connect diverse perspectives for clearer decision-making.

Fun Challenges: Engage in creative thinking activities that will sharpen your adaptive sensemaking skills.

Reflection and Application: Reflect on your own experiences and discover how sensemaking can transform your approach to problem-solving.

Sonja Miokovic

Sonja Miokovic is a social innovator with a passion for helping people work together to solve complex challenges. As Consulting Director of Community Innovation, she has partnered with diverse communities around the world, using her creative approach to inspire fresh insights and find new solutions. Sonja believes that learning is best when it's shared, and she loves creating spaces where participants can exchange their experiences and build knowledge together. Her workshops are all about collaboration, creativity, and empowering people to make meaningful change in their communities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your sensemaking skills and collaborate with a diverse group of participants. Register today and start making sense of complexity in new and exciting ways!

Sensemaking can unlock new insights and fresh ideas by helping individuals and teams interpret complex information, revealing hidden patterns and connections that lead to creative solutions and deeper understanding.

Registration for this session is now open and limited to 70 learners to ensure a dynamic learning experience. Participants will be sent a pre-workshop package, including log-in details for the virtual workshop. All participants will receive an email to register for a follow-up coaching session one month after the event. At this interactive session, small groups of workshop participants will be encouraged to share their emerging questions and receive further support in translating the workshop’s learning into action.

Registration includes pre-workshop learning and access to the workshop itself. It also includes membership in the Tamarack's Learning community.

Post-workshop, participants will be invited to register for a post-event coaching session. At this interactive session, small groups of workshop participants will be encouraged to share their emerging questions and receive further support in translating the workshop’s learning into action.

Can’t attend the workshop, but love the content? Get in touch with Stephanie to learn more about how you can bring a custom version of this workshop to your organization or collaborative.

single registration

$275

group registration

$225

tamarack member

$225

CEP, CBB, CCT, and CBYF members are eligible for the group rate.

Making Sense Together: Practical Approaches to Collaborative Sensemaking

making sense together

Workshop Pre-Learning

2.5 Hour Virtual Workshop

1-Hour Coaching Session

What You'll Gain:

Who Should Attend

Workshop Highlights:

meet the workshop facilitator

Sonja Miokovic

pricing & logistics

single registration

$275

group registration

$225

tamarack member

$225

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