Blog Posts
Welcome to our blog! Our posts feature tips, tricks, tools, dilemmas and discussions that will help you improve your personal facilitation skills and increase your understanding of how to collaborate effectively. Like what you see? Sign up to receive our new articles at the bottom of this page.
Differences Between a Group and a Team
What is the difference and how does it affect your meeting? It’s 7:30 AM, you are on the subway making your way to work. The train is busy, but you...
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Overt vs Covert Resistance: Knowing the Difference Makes the Difference.
Resistance is Inevitable... As facilitators, most of us are going to find ourselves met with resistance daily. With workplace demands extending beyon...
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What are the skills of a facilitator?
An effective facilitator possesses skills in the following areas: They know how to “show up” in a way that supports a safe, inclusive environm...
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What a Great Question! 5 Powerful Question Types to Drive Great Conversations in Your Next Meeting
Questions are a facilitator’s best friend. Among other things, questions allow us to guide the conversation without sacrificing neutrality and to ad...
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The Art of Facilitating Hybrid Meetings: Tips and Best Practices
Hybrid meetings are the new norm in the era of remote work, where the traditional in-person meetings are not always possible. Hybrid meetings involve ...
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Graphic Facilitation: Get Visual in Your Next Meeting
Have you ever thought that the way you record and share information from your meetings could use a little inspiration? Every meeting leader has at som...
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Top 10 Characteristics of an Excellent Group Facilitator
Effective group facilitation relies on a blend of skills and personality traits. There are key facilitator traits crucial for guiding diverse teams an...
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Mediate Conflict: The Crucial Role of Facilitators in Navigating Workplace Tension
Conflict is an unavoidable part of human interaction, and it is no surprise that it can also arise in meetings. As a facilitator, managing conflict in...
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Navigating Active and Passive Resistance to Change
In any work setting, it's not uncommon to encounter different types of resistance from team members when introducing new ideas or initiatives. However...
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