Chanel Grenaway
For 2021, Exercise, Experimentation and Exploration Continues
On my daily walks, I smile when I see this sign: “Unassumed Use at Own Risk.” It seems to sum up 2020 for me. There were a lot of...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Nov 3, 2020
- 2 min
Leveling Up Your Diversity and Inclusion Work
In a recent conversation with a colleague, I was asked, “how are organizations doing with naming and addressing anti Black racism and...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Apr 14, 2020
- 4 min
Empathy Mapping: A Tool to Bridge Program Design and the People We Serve
For organizations that want to gain a deeper understanding of the lived experiences of equity seeking groups -- start with an Empathy Map.
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Chanel Grenaway
- Mar 30, 2020
- 4 min
Gender Based Analysis: An Essential Service
There has been much written about the gendered impacts of COVID-19, I am adding my voice to the case -- GBA+ is an essential service.
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Chanel Grenaway
- Feb 28, 2020
- 3 min
Don't fear multi-stakeholder collaboration – do it better
How to of multi-stakeholder collaboration, 3 keys- start with empathy, build a common language, and incorporate human and strategic design.
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Chanel Grenaway
- Jan 23, 2020
- 4 min
Making the invisible visible: 5 ways to build trust with communities
Meaningful community engagement doesn't have to be a daunting task. This blog outlines 5 key principles of inclusive community engagement.
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Chanel Grenaway
- Jan 17, 2020
- 5 min
Starting the year with "black belt excellence"…and other tales from the dojo
What an incredible 5 year journey. Achieving my black belt in karate was a major personal accomplishment full of life lessons.
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Chanel Grenaway
- Nov 11, 2019
- 4 min
Don't throw in the towel...and other tales from the dojo
Even after months of self-discipline and training, you can have a bad day or bad week.
It’s how you respond and bounce back that counts.
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Chanel Grenaway
- Mar 29, 2019
- 3 min
Can karate help me to get up early? And other tales from the dojo…
It takes me a long time to stick to a new habit, and even when I am consistent, a slight change in my schedule or routine can easily set...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Mar 29, 2019
- 5 min
Building on Strengths: Inclusive Design that Rebuilds Lives
I’m a big believer in knowledge mobilization and sharing lessons learned, reflections, failures and areas for ongoing improvement. Lucky...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Jan 17, 2019
- 3 min
Equality...and other tales from the dojo
My sensei (karate teacher) is in her early thirty’s, is of Greek-Macedonian-Canadian heritage and recently obtained the Renshi teaching...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Jan 10, 2019
- 3 min
Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Can Help With That
Do you want to explore why segments of your community are not accessing your services, or struggling to complete programs or are not...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Jan 1, 2019
- 3 min
Thank you 2018….Next!
Like many, over the last few days I have set aside time to reflect and bring closure to 2018, and plan for 2019. Reviewing where I was at...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Dec 30, 2018
- 2 min
Along with this new website comes this new blog
I’m officially blogging and sharing my reflections, thoughts, and musings on questions that I get asked about the most, and subjects that...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Dec 13, 2018
- 2 min
I SUCK AT KARATE…and other tales from the dojo
After a year away from the dojo I am back. I’m taking it easy and have attended about 14 classes since November 1st. After yesterday’s...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Nov 15, 2018
- 3 min
4 Actions That Will Create A Compelling Grant Application (part 2 of 2)
This blog is related to the Fall 2018 Status for Women Canada: Call for Proposals. However the suggestions can be applied to any...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Nov 1, 2018
- 3 min
How To Respond To The Status Of Women Call For Proposals (part 1)
With 14 years of experience at the Canadian Women’s Foundation, heading the economic development granting program, I’ve been advocating...
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