For most organizations, the start of a new year signals a time for assessment and planning. Disciplined organizations will do this via a strategic planning retreat. While these are sometimes informal sessions, more often they are conducted in a...
The 8 Roles of a Facilitator
By definition, a facilitator is “a person…that makes an action or process easy or easier.” If ever there was an insufficient definition for something, this is it. Effective facilitators have to wear many hats in any given session. The...
Use This Chart to Improve Your Chances of a Successful Facilitation
If there’s one thing you can count on with every strategy session, it’s that it will be completely unique. People are involved. Often, emotions get involved too – particularly if the outcome of a decision will impact the success...
These 6 Questions are Your Secret to Successful Meetings
Planning for a meeting that successfully meets every objective takes rigorous discipline and clear purpose. Fortunately, there are some best practices that you can take to create a facilitated interaction that is purposeful and productive. Whether you are preparing...
