Top 5... Things we learned at briefing!

Second briefing was last weekend, and Team Estonia is starting to recover. The weekend focussed on skills and information for our GOLD project, but it is also relevant in our roles as Guiders.

Here are our top 5 lessons of second briefing (which are also helpful to local Guiders!)

1. WAGGGS has some amazing resources

We are one of 10 million members of WAGGGS, and our world association has a huge variety of badges and resources available. Whether it is information on World Thinking Day, or an environmental challenge, there is an activity pack to help! You can check some of them out here: 

2. Facilitation techniques are all around useful

The training we had on facilitation was really interesting. We were discussing how we can facilitate the creation of ideas and the sharing of knowledge without the traditional one person lecturing at the front. This will be useful on project, but also in the rest of our Guiding lives and beyond!

3. A photo can tell a thousand words, but a good photo tells so much more

Whether it is nailing the exposure, or setting up the perfect composition, Alyson has received specialist training in how to best photograph our journey. Stay tuned for a blog post for top tips.

4. Translating is an art

Katie went to a specialist translating on working with Translators, an essential element of working in country. She is now armed with top tips on dealing with a translator and what to do if you have a rogue translator! We will soon be sharing a blog post with some helpful Estonian phrases as your team is learning them.

5. Guiding friendships don’t need translating!

We are all part of a global friendship, and as always, we spent the weekend filled with fun, laughter, and friends. Our whole journey will be sharing this friendship, so stay in touch by following our blog, facebook, and our new Twitter!