Successful Forums develop strong bonds among their members. This is part of the “secret sauce” that makes Forum worth the time–and often sacrifice–required to participate. Members cannot take those bonds for granted though. Like other relationships they must be […]
Warren Buffett once said that in the business world, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield. Facilitators should embrace this observation to enhance the takeaway value of a Forum meeting. Ask your members to look back on the meeting […]
When it comes to listening, are you a dog or a cat? Dogs are born to listen, often with that whimsical head angle…cats, not so much. Dogs perk up whenever someone speaks to them and they listen intently. Cats […]
Ready…FIRE!…(aim)… That sequence doesn’t seem quite right! “Always Be Prepared” is the Boy Scouts’ motto, made famous for how it can apply to just about any pursuit. And it’s a great principle for facilitators to follow, too! Winging it when […]
Spark energy with color! Have you ever seen someone write on a white board with only one colored marker? Monotone. Boring. It can even be difficult to read as the board fills up. Using a flip chart or white board […]
As a group facilitator, have you ever considered that it makes a difference who goes first when working through a group exercise? The best person to kick things off may vary depending on the purpose of the exercise, so it’s […]
Creativity and innovation are abilities that can be improved with some practice. Here are a few tools for you to use to stimulate some creativity. A Brief Video In this 5-minute video, you will learn three strategies that you can […]
Leaving your forum is a difficult thing to do. The bonds that we form in the forum can be quite deep and meaningful. It is good to put some time and thought into how you will say goodbye. First, you […]
Facilitators are a powerful addition to your retreat. There is a cost associated with it, but the help of a skilled facilitator can far outweigh the associated cost.
by Ellie Byrd, Lead Sherpa Over the years, I’ve heard this question for a variety of reasons. There’s no one right answer and every situation is unique. That said, here are a few thoughts to consider. When is a Sabbatical […]