The problem isn't your team's creativity. It's how the session is set up and run. You've been in this meeting. Someone says "Let's brainstorm," writes a question on the whiteboard,... read more →
In 20+ years of facilitating meetings, I've never facilitated a meeting without establishing ground rules first. Not once. They're the single fastest way to set the tone, protect the conversation,... read more →
Ground rules are supposed to prevent dysfunction. But sometimes they don't. Someone dominates anyway. Two people start going at each other. Half the room checks out. The conversation spirals off-topic... read more →
Your meetings aren't broken because people don't know how to behave in a room. They're broken because nobody has decided what meetings are for in your organization. That's a leadership... read more →
Creating the Conditions for Empathy, One Conversation at a Time In today’s world, empathy can feel in short supply. With growing pressures, fast-paced meetings, and digital distractions, many people show... read more →
If you've ever been in a large meeting where only three people talked and everyone else checked out, World Café is the antidote. Developed in the late 1990s by Juanita... read more →
Maximize your team's time with a focus on being purposeful and productive with these tips. If you're like most people, your calendar is filled with meetings. Despite their reputation for... read more →