by admin | Jun 20, 2021 | Foundations in Facilitation, Virtual Facilitation Excellence
Just when you thought the worst facilitator couldn’t get any worse, they went virtual. Okay, okay. Technically, their ability to facilitate didn’t actually decline. But, if you thought they could be excruciatingly inept in person, just watch what they can do in...
by admin | Apr 23, 2021 | Foundations in Facilitation, Virtual Facilitation Excellence
Connection. A shared experience. Acts of generosity. A string of light bulb moments. Connection. A shared purpose. Acts of service. A source of satisfaction and fulfillment. Connection. It’s what many facilitators are craving. More than anything else, many have...
by admin | Apr 3, 2020 | Foundations in Facilitation
#SHIFTsauce Recommended Reading The most impressive facilitators always make it seem effortless. But nothing could be further from the truth. If there’s one thing to be learned from Nimble: Off Script but Still on Track, Rebecca Sutherns’ Coaching Guide for Responsive...
by admin | Oct 2, 2019 | Foundations in Facilitation
Good facilitation, like good design, often goes unnoticed. During one of your sessions, people might feel good and not really know why. We know why; it’s because you kick ass at facilitating stuff. But do you know why you’re good at that? If I...
by admin | Dec 19, 2018 | Foundations in Facilitation
For years I have made the assumption that if I teach leaders the methodology (Design Thinking) and tools (Great Questions, User Empathy, Prototyping) they would go off and innovate. Then on a recent road trip working with a team at an automotive plant in Alabama, Moe...
by admin | Aug 14, 2016 | Foundations in Facilitation
Over a career spanning 20+ years, with an eclectic mix of experiences, my journey has brought me to the founding of Shift Facilitation. What I’ve discovered along the way is that my passion is for lighting a spark in others – getting people excited about...
