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To explain, let me share a quick example, in two acts: In Act One, the manager of a corporate engineering group was tasked with reducing the cost of common materials used by a number of different product teams. And the truth is that many managers are not skilled at group facilitation. MORE
He is an outstanding workshop and group facilitator who leaves participants with action-oriented takeaways they can’t get anywhere else. —Hector Velez Chief Development Officer | Chief Sales Officer . MORE
Negotiate and Move If You Can: Back in the days when I did a lot of group facilitation, we had a joke that the first thing you learn as a facilitator is how to move furniture. MORE
She runs Wise Ways Consulting , which specializes in executive coaching, group facilitation, and high-engagement training. These days, it seems that the art of communication is being lost. All too often within society, conversations have become one-sided monologues with witnesses or even worse, people gathered together in one space while all looking at their devices. When people stop talking in the workplace, morale drops followed by productivity. MORE
For groups, facilitate difficult conversations so important issues are discussed and resolved. As change agents at work, we spend much of our effort on motivating people to change. However, even if someone is motivated to do something differently, they still need to be able to do it. MORE
I love using Open-Space Technology with a large group to generate ideas. Participants essentially create their own agenda and self-organize into groups to discuss topics that matter to them. Help People to Grow Really Listen employee development harrison owen influence large group facilitation leadership leadership development listening open-space open-space technology small groups MORE
Props Needed: 10 – 12 water bottle per group (for this activity the water bottles must have a “loop” or something that can easily be hooked and picked up). Group Size: 10 – 15 per team. Facilitator Notes: This can be confusing. MORE
The Glowan Consulting Group L3 Blog Home About Glowan Subscribe to feed ‹ L3-TV: Effective project management means I don’t shine if you don’t shine • TED Talk Em-tel: Compassionate Leadership › The ROI of going for it on 4th down with 2 yards to go. Leaders. MORE
There are pros and cons to both group and individual leadership development. Groups facilitate networking and shared learning, and are efficient, but may miss the mark for some. MORE
Below is an actual Executive Coaching and Managerial Leadership Training + Development process I facilitated. Executive Coaching and peer coaching groups were established to highlight and sharpen existing great behaviors and actions. Set-up plus facilitation of monthly internal customer focus group meetings. During these focus group meetings the leadership was able to hear what is needed for continued success and progress within the organization. MORE
Although a very talented individual, he was seen as a nuisance within the group. It wasn’t surprising that most of group did not like George and found it very difficult to deal with him. A group setting makes dysfunctional acting out more noticeable, more controllable, more discussable, and therefore less acceptable. Peer pressure will push the narcissist to adapt to the group’s norms. MORE
I was introduced to my own listening and group facilitation skills in a six-week course back in 1976. A manager has to facilitate her own learning and development in the real world of work, every day. Or something might go wrong in her group. MORE
The team building & leadership method that created success for this group was the Solutions Future Focused Process , here are some of the outcomes created in our time together; Had Fun Learned about strengths and services offered by entire LawNY agency and other offices. MORE
If you ask 100 different facilitators you will get 100 different answers. In the context of a ropes course program you can see how facilitation being “work” can be identified and defined in at least three different ways. Your effort …today I worked really hard facilitating that group 2. MORE
Group Facilitation Related Topics Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
I love using Open-Space Technology with a large group to generate ideas. Participants essentially create their own agenda and self-organize into groups to discuss topics that matter to them. Help People to Grow Really Listen employee development harrison owen influence large group facilitation leadership leadership development listening open-space open-space technology small groups
Tony Mayo
JUNE 5, 2015
He is an outstanding workshop and group facilitator who leaves participants with action-oriented takeaways they can’t get anywhere else. —Hector Velez Chief Development Officer | Chief Sales Officer .
Great Leadership By Dan
APRIL 24, 2012
There are pros and cons to both group and individual leadership development. Groups facilitate networking and shared learning, and are efficient, but may miss the mark for some.
Strategy Driven
AUGUST 31, 2016
She runs Wise Ways Consulting , which specializes in executive coaching, group facilitation, and high-engagement training. These days, it seems that the art of communication is being lost. All too often within society, conversations have become one-sided monologues with witnesses or even worse, people gathered together in one space while all looking at their devices. When people stop talking in the workplace, morale drops followed by productivity.
Change Starts Here
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
For groups, facilitate difficult conversations so important issues are discussed and resolved. As change agents at work, we spend much of our effort on motivating people to change. However, even if someone is motivated to do something differently, they still need to be able to do it.
Next Level Blog
AUGUST 18, 2010
Negotiate and Move If You Can: Back in the days when I did a lot of group facilitation, we had a joke that the first thing you learn as a facilitator is how to move furniture.
Create Learning
MAY 24, 2011
Below is an actual Executive Coaching and Managerial Leadership Training + Development process I facilitated. Executive Coaching and peer coaching groups were established to highlight and sharpen existing great behaviors and actions. Set-up plus facilitation of monthly internal customer focus group meetings. During these focus group meetings the leadership was able to hear what is needed for continued success and progress within the organization.
Create Learning
MARCH 9, 2011
If you ask 100 different facilitators you will get 100 different answers. In the context of a ropes course program you can see how facilitation being “work” can be identified and defined in at least three different ways. Your effort …today I worked really hard facilitating that group 2.
Create Learning
JULY 20, 2011
Props Needed: 10 – 12 water bottle per group (for this activity the water bottles must have a “loop” or something that can easily be hooked and picked up). Group Size: 10 – 15 per team. Facilitator Notes: This can be confusing.
Building Personal Strength
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
I was introduced to my own listening and group facilitation skills in a six-week course back in 1976. A manager has to facilitate her own learning and development in the real world of work, every day. Or something might go wrong in her group.
Leaders. Better. Brighter.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
The Glowan Consulting Group L3 Blog Home About Glowan Subscribe to feed ‹ L3-TV: Effective project management means I don’t shine if you don’t shine • TED Talk Em-tel: Compassionate Leadership › The ROI of going for it on 4th down with 2 yards to go. Leaders.
Harvard Business Review
MAY 10, 2017
Although a very talented individual, he was seen as a nuisance within the group. It wasn’t surprising that most of group did not like George and found it very difficult to deal with him. A group setting makes dysfunctional acting out more noticeable, more controllable, more discussable, and therefore less acceptable. Peer pressure will push the narcissist to adapt to the group’s norms.
Harvard Business Review
JULY 23, 2013
To explain, let me share a quick example, in two acts: In Act One, the manager of a corporate engineering group was tasked with reducing the cost of common materials used by a number of different product teams. And the truth is that many managers are not skilled at group facilitation.
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