2021 Choosing to Lead Conference - We're Going Virtual!

Given the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve made the decision to move our 5th annual conference online in 2021 to protect the health and safety of our attendees, speakers, and staff. While we’re disappointed not to be able to gather in person, we’re hopeful that our virtual gathering will allow for an even broader diversity of participants than could have participated otherwise.

An online event also gives us a chance to think outside the box, and reinvent what our 2021 Choosing to Lead experience looks like. The format might follow the traditional "conference" structure of a single day or two—or perhaps it's a series of workshops spread out over the course of a week, month, or even a year! We can dig deeper into a single topic or spread several topics/tracks out over a month or year. The sky's the limit—help us think creatively and build the conference that YOU want to attend.

Please let us know your ideas, and we’ll keep you posted on the timing, sessions, and next steps as we work to create this new virtual experience. If you have further suggestions, please feel free to email catherine@onehundredmiles.org. Thank you for your help!

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* 1. Which format would best fit your schedule? Please rate how interested you would be in the following options.

	Doesn't fit my schedule		Might fit my schedule		A good fit for my schedule
A one-day event: multiple sessions spread out across a single WEEKDAY	A one-day event: multiple sessions spread out across a single WEEKDAY Doesn't fit my schedule	A one-day event: multiple sessions spread out across a single WEEKDAY	A one-day event: multiple sessions spread out across a single WEEKDAY Might fit my schedule	A one-day event: multiple sessions spread out across a single WEEKDAY	A one-day event: multiple sessions spread out across a single WEEKDAY A good fit for my schedule
A one-day event: multiple sessions spread out across a single WEEKEND day	A one-day event: multiple sessions spread out across a single WEEKEND day Doesn't fit my schedule	A one-day event: multiple sessions spread out across a single WEEKEND day	A one-day event: multiple sessions spread out across a single WEEKEND day Might fit my schedule	A one-day event: multiple sessions spread out across a single WEEKEND day	A one-day event: multiple sessions spread out across a single WEEKEND day A good fit for my schedule
Multiple sessions spread out across a single week (combination of afternoons and/or evenings)	Multiple sessions spread out across a single week (combination of afternoons and/or evenings) Doesn't fit my schedule	Multiple sessions spread out across a single week (combination of afternoons and/or evenings)	Multiple sessions spread out across a single week (combination of afternoons and/or evenings) Might fit my schedule	Multiple sessions spread out across a single week (combination of afternoons and/or evenings)	Multiple sessions spread out across a single week (combination of afternoons and/or evenings) A good fit for my schedule
Multiple sessions stretched out over the course of a month (varied days/time slots)	Multiple sessions stretched out over the course of a month (varied days/time slots) Doesn't fit my schedule	Multiple sessions stretched out over the course of a month (varied days/time slots)	Multiple sessions stretched out over the course of a month (varied days/time slots) Might fit my schedule	Multiple sessions stretched out over the course of a month (varied days/time slots)	Multiple sessions stretched out over the course of a month (varied days/time slots) A good fit for my schedule
A quarterly series with workshops held throughout the year (a series of different tracks/topics in the winter, spring, summer, and fall)	A quarterly series with workshops held throughout the year (a series of different tracks/topics in the winter, spring, summer, and fall) Doesn't fit my schedule	A quarterly series with workshops held throughout the year (a series of different tracks/topics in the winter, spring, summer, and fall)	A quarterly series with workshops held throughout the year (a series of different tracks/topics in the winter, spring, summer, and fall) Might fit my schedule	A quarterly series with workshops held throughout the year (a series of different tracks/topics in the winter, spring, summer, and fall)	A quarterly series with workshops held throughout the year (a series of different tracks/topics in the winter, spring, summer, and fall) A good fit for my schedule
None of the above/other (please share additional comments below)	None of the above/other (please share additional comments below) Doesn't fit my schedule	None of the above/other (please share additional comments below)	None of the above/other (please share additional comments below) Might fit my schedule	None of the above/other (please share additional comments below)	None of the above/other (please share additional comments below) A good fit for my schedule

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Are you more likely to attend live programs according to a set schedule, or seek out on-demand content at your leisure?

Set schedule (live workshops/tune in at a specific time)

On-demand (pre-recorded sessions that you can watch at your leisure)

Combination of both

Other (please specify)

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* 3. At most, how many hours per DAY would you likely dedicate to attending virtual conference programming?

1-2 hours (Short bursts that I can fit into my day)

2-4 hours

4-6 hours

6-8 hours (Let's take a deep dive!)

Other (please specify)

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* 4. At most, how many days per WEEK would you likely dedicate to attending virtual conference programming?

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Would you prefer weekday or weekend programming? Please rate your interest.

	Definitely not interested		Possibly interested		Definitely interested
Weekday only - daytime sessions	Weekday only - daytime sessions Definitely not interested	Weekday only - daytime sessions	Weekday only - daytime sessions Possibly interested	Weekday only - daytime sessions	Weekday only - daytime sessions Definitely interested
Weekday only - evening sessions	Weekday only - evening sessions Definitely not interested	Weekday only - evening sessions	Weekday only - evening sessions Possibly interested	Weekday only - evening sessions	Weekday only - evening sessions Definitely interested
Weekend only - either day	Weekend only - either day Definitely not interested	Weekend only - either day	Weekend only - either day Possibly interested	Weekend only - either day	Weekend only - either day Definitely interested
Weekend only - Saturday	Weekend only - Saturday Definitely not interested	Weekend only - Saturday	Weekend only - Saturday Possibly interested	Weekend only - Saturday	Weekend only - Saturday Definitely interested
Weekend only - Sunday	Weekend only - Sunday Definitely not interested	Weekend only - Sunday	Weekend only - Sunday Possibly interested	Weekend only - Sunday	Weekend only - Sunday Definitely interested
Combination/any of the above	Combination/any of the above Definitely not interested	Combination/any of the above	Combination/any of the above Possibly interested	Combination/any of the above	Combination/any of the above Definitely interested

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* 6. What month would you be most likely to attend Choosing to Lead in 2021? (We know it's hard to make plans with any certainty right now, so consider your answer based what you'd prefer for a typical year.)

January

February

March

April

Multiple months - a quarterly series offered throughout the year

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Which session style would you be most interested in?

Sessions presented as live webinars at a scheduled time with audience interaction through a chat function

Pre-recorded sessions available on demand at any time, with Q&A addressed separately through follow-up email or online discussion groups

The content is more important than the format, and I’d choose based on that.

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Which types of programming would you be most interested in?

	Not very appealing		Somewhat appealing		Very appealing
Panel discussion (2 or more panelists discussing a topic, with time for audience Q&A at the end)	Panel discussion (2 or more panelists discussing a topic, with time for audience Q&A at the end) Not very appealing	Panel discussion (2 or more panelists discussing a topic, with time for audience Q&A at the end)	Panel discussion (2 or more panelists discussing a topic, with time for audience Q&A at the end) Somewhat appealing	Panel discussion (2 or more panelists discussing a topic, with time for audience Q&A at the end)	Panel discussion (2 or more panelists discussing a topic, with time for audience Q&A at the end) Very appealing
Group discussion (Panelists and audience all participating in a guided dialogue)	Group discussion (Panelists and audience all participating in a guided dialogue) Not very appealing	Group discussion (Panelists and audience all participating in a guided dialogue)	Group discussion (Panelists and audience all participating in a guided dialogue) Somewhat appealing	Group discussion (Panelists and audience all participating in a guided dialogue)	Group discussion (Panelists and audience all participating in a guided dialogue) Very appealing
Hands-on workshop, where I actively learn/practice a new skill	Hands-on workshop, where I actively learn/practice a new skill Not very appealing	Hands-on workshop, where I actively learn/practice a new skill	Hands-on workshop, where I actively learn/practice a new skill Somewhat appealing	Hands-on workshop, where I actively learn/practice a new skill	Hands-on workshop, where I actively learn/practice a new skill Very appealing
Keynote address by CEO Megan Desrosiers	Keynote address by CEO Megan Desrosiers Not very appealing	Keynote address by CEO Megan Desrosiers	Keynote address by CEO Megan Desrosiers Somewhat appealing	Keynote address by CEO Megan Desrosiers	Keynote address by CEO Megan Desrosiers Very appealing
Keynote address by outside speaker	Keynote address by outside speaker Not very appealing	Keynote address by outside speaker	Keynote address by outside speaker Somewhat appealing	Keynote address by outside speaker	Keynote address by outside speaker Very appealing
The content is more important than the format, and I'd choose whether or not to attend based on the topic.	The content is more important than the format, and I'd choose whether or not to attend based on the topic. Not very appealing	The content is more important than the format, and I'd choose whether or not to attend based on the topic.	The content is more important than the format, and I'd choose whether or not to attend based on the topic. Somewhat appealing	The content is more important than the format, and I'd choose whether or not to attend based on the topic.	The content is more important than the format, and I'd choose whether or not to attend based on the topic. Very appealing

Other (please specify)

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* 9. How long should the TYPICAL sessions last?

30-45 minutes (keep them short and sweet!)

45 min-1 hour

1 hour-1 hour 15 minutes (same length as the in-person Choosing to Lead workshops)

90 minutes-2 hours

It depends - offer a variety of different sessions ranging from 30-90 minutes, depending on the style and content (mix it up!)

Other (please specify)

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* 10. If the content is relevant, would you be likely to attend additional in-depth sessions, such as half-day workshops? (Check all that apply)

Yes, half-day during the workday (9am-12pm or 1-4pm)

Yes, half-day after work on a weekday (5-8 pm)

Yes, half day on a Saturday (9am-12pm or 1-4pm)

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What other types of activities would you participate in for a virtual conference? Please check all that would be of interest.

Virtual networking meetups aligned to specific topics

Virtual chats/office hours with workshop leaders/conservation experts

Virtual happy hour

Informal chat groups, either post-session or related to a specific topic/interest group

Virtual exhibit hall or demonstrations

Silent auction

Choosing to Lead book club (curated reading list or online discussions about related readings)

Other (please specify)

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* 12. What themes or conference tracks would you be most interested in? Please check all that apply.

Environmental/racial justice

Wildlife conservation

Conservation through the arts/storytelling

Topical conservation issues facing our coast (i.e., sea level rise, climate change, coastal development)

Community Leadership/Advocacy training

Youth leadership

Other (please specify)

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* 13. If you have attended other virtual events/conferences:

What made them engaging and effective?

What made them boring or a waste of time?

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* 14. What would you be willing to contribute towards the virtual conference?

I would want it to be free.

$25 or less

$50 or less

$50-75

I'd pay more, depending on the content.

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Have you attended Choosing to Lead in the past?

Yes, one year

Yes, multiple years

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* 16. If you have attended Choosing to Lead in the past, are there any particular speakers or topics that you would like to see offered again?

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* 17. Overall, and depending on the format, how much does a virtual Choosing to Lead conference appeal to you?

Absolutely! I'm eager for connections and learning opportunities during this crazy time.

Yes--if the content and format are engaging enough, I'd definitely participate.

Yes--but I'd probably only tune into a session here or there.

Maybe? It will have to be something really compelling for me to participate online.

To be honest, I'm Zoomed-out. I'll probably take a break in 2021 and come back in person in 2022.

Other (please specify)

2021 Choosing to Lead Conference - We're Going Virtual!

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* 1. Which format would best fit your schedule? Please rate how interested you would be in the following options.

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* 2. Are you more likely to attend live programs according to a set schedule, or seek out on-demand content at your leisure?

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* 3. At most, how many hours per DAY would you likely dedicate to attending virtual conference programming?

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* 4. At most, how many days per WEEK would you likely dedicate to attending virtual conference programming?

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* 5. Would you prefer weekday or weekend programming? Please rate your interest.

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* 6. What month would you be most likely to attend Choosing to Lead in 2021? (We know it's hard to make plans with any certainty right now, so consider your answer based what you'd prefer for a typical year.)

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* 7. Which session style would you be most interested in?

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* 8. Which types of programming would you be most interested in?

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* 9. How long should the TYPICAL sessions last?

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* 10. If the content is relevant, would you be likely to attend additional in-depth sessions, such as half-day workshops? (Check all that apply)

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* 11. What other types of activities would you participate in for a virtual conference? Please check all that would be of interest.

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* 12. What themes or conference tracks would you be most interested in? Please check all that apply.

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* 13. If you have attended other virtual events/conferences:

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* 14. What would you be willing to contribute towards the virtual conference?

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* 15. Have you attended Choosing to Lead in the past?

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* 16. If you have attended Choosing to Lead in the past, are there any particular speakers or topics that you would like to see offered again?

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* 17. Overall, and depending on the format, how much does a virtual Choosing to Lead conference appeal to you?

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* 18. Any other suggestions/comments?