The Worst Facilitator Ever

The Worst Facilitator Ever

The Worst Facilitator Ever The senior leader has wrapped up her welcome, along with the opening Q&A. She has introduced Bill and me as co-facilitators. It can’t be undone. My fortunes are now officially tied to Bill. This is a 5-day program (problem). The...
Sweet with Heat… and plenty of Depth!

Sweet with Heat… and plenty of Depth!

I first met Jason in 2010. We were in Vancouver, learning a program with The Next Institute. Our work was on display. We had a few set pieces to rehearse. The partners were observing and offering us feedback on our deliveries. Not sure about you, but for me it’s...
Welcome to #SHIFTsauce!

Welcome to #SHIFTsauce!

How do you become a great facilitator? What qualities make up the “special sauce” that distinguishes the best from the rest? I’ve had the privilege of working alongside some seriously talented facilitators. These people have mastered the art of...
Seven on the Seventh

Seven on the Seventh

A team of seven trainers from The Beer Store came together on April 7th for a full day of drills and practice. Their development priority was two-fold: Hone their skills in facilitating and moderating discussions. They practiced guiding participant conversations with...