Kevan Gilbert

Working with Co.school: Creative partners for real change Co-creation is all about collaboratively partnering to create what has yet to be envisioned or built. We work alongside our partners to: * Explore new concepts, approaches, products, solutions and ideas — it's about innovation. * Move through a collaborative design process,

A guide to leading inclusive virtual workshops and meetings Online meetings and workshops have the potential to be more effective than in-person gatherings. Discover why, and learn how to thoughtfully craft online gatherings that are anything but a waste of time.  Guide to online facilitation A guide to leading inclusive

Co-creation isn't a natural fit for every type of work, in every type of situation. How can you tell when the opportunity for co-creation arises? This simple tool can help. How to know when to use co-creation A framework for filtering Download now (free)

A model for approaching a dialogue with someone you disagree with. How to work through conflict The "twin peaks" model of conflict transformation (PDF) Download now (free)

These words or phrases can block or build dialogue. Tool: How to use language to listen well A free PDF download on "blockers" and "builders" in our dialogue Download now (free)

Authenticity When we contribute as our authentic selves, our collaborations flourish. Hospitality To welcome differences, explore new ground, foster creativity, and engage in healthy conflict, we need hospitable spaces where honest work can be done.  Peace Nonviolence is an option, even when we disagree. We can bring humanity, dignity and

What is Co.school? Co.school is a social innovation design firm, based in British Columbia (Kelowna and Vancouver). We are a Canadian small business, with a strong focused on collaborative partnerships, to help co-create a better world. Our toolkit includes facilitation, coaching, service design, strategic design, participatory strategy and

| Founder & CEO, Co.school. Kevan is a writer / strategist / public speaker / facilitator / general creative-entrepreneurial-consultant-person, who also writes songs, raises chickens, and helps parent four kiddos alongside his partner Kendra. Kevan founded Co.school with the hope of helping people work together, through conflict, towards peace. Kevan's background

| Creative Partnerships Lead, Co.school. Charlotte is a skilled facilitator and community cultivator, collaborating with people across North America and the United Kingdom.  She brings a posture of curiosity and inquiry into her work of co-creating thoughtfully and intentionally designed spaces, where people can make meaningful personal and collective change.