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10 Essential Facilitation Skills for Meeting Leaders

Great Leadership By Dan

Selecting topics that invite participation, i.e., a problem to be solved, is far more engaging that “informational” topics. However, ample times needs to be allocated to allow for group involvement. Choosing the right environment and climate. Learn how to use logistics to encourage great participation and remove barriers.

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How to Manage a Narcissist

Harvard Business Review

George, a senior executive of a large internet provider, was a participant in one of my leadership development programs. Although a very talented individual, he was seen as a nuisance within the group. It was quite clear to the other participants that George viewed most people as far below his standards.