How can we encourage attendees to take the risk to try something new? By having them do something new together in a safe environment.
#facilitation #FacilitatingChange #GroupWork #safety #RiskyLearning
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How can we encourage attendees to take the risk to try something new? By having them do something new together in a safe environment.
#facilitation #FacilitatingChange #GroupWork #safety #RiskyLearning
A controversial approach by Microsoft to community town halls around data centers shows how good meeting processes can fail when they serve the wrong purpose.
Fishbowls, small group discussions, and other participatory techniques can collect input effectively while avoiding the conversation that matters.
Good meeting design requires choosing and sequencing processes that move beyond collecting input to creating real engagement.
Last chance to enjoy a 10% discount on any of my 2026-27 ICA:UK ToP #facilitation training, including Oct in Barcelona, Nov in London & Dec in Brussels #ToPfacilitation https://martingilbraith.com/2026/09/23/new-2027-schedule-of-public-top-facilitation-training-in-london-brussels-sitges-barcelona/
A controversial approach by Microsoft to community town halls around data centers shows how good meeting processes can fail when they serve the wrong purpose.
Fishbowls, small group discussions, and other participatory techniques can collect input effectively while avoiding the conversation that matters.
Good meeting design requires choosing and sequencing processes that move beyond collecting input to creating real engagement.
General offer of 90 minute #facilitation skills workshop that I’m running for local community group. A foundation of active listening and active facilitating with discussion and roleplay times.
Happy to chat about commercial or community sessions.
Sometimes, letting silence grow for a while is the right thing to do. That's why we need to become comfortable with silence at meetings.
https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2014/08/comfortable-with-silence