Friends Forward

In Friends schools, well-designed meetings are an essential expression of thoughtful leadership. This workshop explores how to create meetings that are purposeful, inclusive, and engaging—spaces where participants actively contribute rather than passively receive information. Participants will learn practical strategies for designing focused agendas, facilitating meaningful collaboration, inviting diverse perspectives, and using silence and reflection to deepen discernment and decision-making. Grounded in Quaker values, this session will help leaders build meetings that respect people’s time, strengthen trust, and move teams forward with clarity, shared ownership, and renewed energy.