ICANN 66 ATLAS III in Montreal Canada was a great learning experience in terms of leadership and engagement. It started off with various concept of leadership dealing with conflict and gradually moving towards integration, collaboration and cooperation in the community. The various techniques taught and showcased well practiced scenarios in giving a real time experience. The case study session was really revitalizing and gave new angles and horizons to see problems and conflict with different perspectives.in one of the casestudy of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data was a great situation of understanding the perspective of leaders from different countries. The story telling was the cherry on top of a cake which was quite different in helping people correlate to situation and problem. I found it quite relating and would further recommend further collaborative case study and real time data and situation.
Similarly, organizing ideas and presentation was a great way to practice our communication skills.
The coaches and facilitators during the break out sessions tried their best to collaborate in helping understating the situation and engagement. At times things were awkward with people looking at your face as there were more communication barriers but hell ya we all voiced our thoughts and ideas and balanced our way in coming to a CONSENSUS of the ICANN way of MULTISTAKEHOLDERIM.
"We may come from different parts of the world but our voice and ideas are same to establish EQUALITY and CHANGE. "
The most amazing thing was the break out session where leaders were isolated and placed in groups with non native speaker of various communities. Moreover, the over all concept defining leaders and leaders in action could be differentiated with the skills and performance.
One thing that was clearly visible was ATLAS III was a great training for leaders who wanted to sharpen their skills in identifying their role and responsibilities in the community.
ATLAS III also included various networking events which was full of exciting talks and loved the GEMS night out which was a treat.
I think the ATLAS III targeted the various skills at personal and professional level with a combination of new and old leaders putting in their learning and experience.
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