The BFR is a professional development network of 800+ facilitators, trainers, coaches and organizational development (OD) professionals, from across New England. Our mission is to provide professional developmentin organizational development, facilitation and coaching to professionals who work to increase the impact and effectiveness of leaders, teams and organizations. We also enjoy the colleague-ship of members who share their knowledge and expertise for the learning benefit of the entire community.
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The BFR, which has been meeting in Boston since 2000, serves members from throughout New England. Throughout the year BFR members get together for 8 face-to-face workshops; see the upcoming programs on the home page and the description of past programs.
Member Benefits: In addition to meeting discounts, BFR members also post messages to the BFR Forum and receive job postings, and have access to a file archive of member advice and a member directory. Join Us! We look forward to meeting you.
In March 2015, the Boston Facilitators Roundtable received the "OutstandingRegional Network Award" from the national OD Network! "This Award honors a Regional Network whose leadership, programs, organization and mission; respond to its members’ needs, and adds value to a diverse constituency of local practitioners."
President's Welcome
The unique value of the BFR is the collegial and welcoming community that we have built. We thrive on fun, interactive workshops and an active member communication forum. The BFR has an embarrassment of riches in our skilled members who share generously of their knowledge and expertise. Since 2001 we have grown from a small group of about 200 people to a dynamic network of 800+ people. We are committed to inclusion and to delivering high value. Come see for yourself!
BFR is a nonprofit organization (501(c6)) registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, who are: Jan Sage, Michael Connolly, David Ehrmann and Marilyn Kobus. (photo coming)
The board from 2015-2016 comprised of Mick Verran, Vicky Schubert, Michael Connolly and Marilyn Kobus. Thank you to all of them for their board service!
Calendar of Events
GOING SOLO: TIPS AND ADVICE, AND WHAT NOT TO DO! 11/13/19 BFR So you want to go solo - wonderful! We want to support you as you take that leap - and we have 2 experienced and talented BFR members who can offer advice from their experience, as well as cautionary tales about "what not to do". Presenters: Keli Trejo and Suzanne Blake more info...
IDENTIFYING YOUR UNIQUE VALUE 12/03/19 BFR This session is designed to help you articulate your unique value and to find a way to talk about your skills and accomplishments in a way that feels authentic. Whether you are introducing yourself to potential clients or future employers, or representing your value as an employee, self-promotion is a growing edge for many of us. more info...
HOLIDAY PARTY 12/09/19 BFR Time to celebrate! We'll have food and some fun activities, and we'll celebrate the camaraderie of the BFR community. more info...
BFR Culture
The BFR has a No-Marketing policy, which helps preserve the collegial culture we've built. Members ask we not market our OD/ Facilitation/ Coaching services to one another. Members may, however, promote their programs in the BFR monthly calendar, for which Sharon Kalus solicits submissions every month by email. Thank you Sharon!
