Facilitation
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Problem Solving with Appreciative Inquiry
In the olden days, external advisors would be called in whenever there is a problem to be solved. Proposals would be reviewed, contracts negotiated, references checked, and the engagement would begin. The consulting team would show up, diagnose the source of the problem, and help the management team focus exclusively on getting [More]
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21 ways to have more effective virtual meetings
One of the biggest drivers of efficiency (and cost-savings) over the last decade has been the growth of virtual team meetings. Especially since COVID, who hasn't received a request to join one, using a technology such as Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, Webex, Gotomeeting, or one of the dozens of other [More]
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Meeting Magic
How many useless meetings have you attended? And how many have you been in charge of? Whether the meeting is a team status review, sales pitch, in-person or via Zoom, following a structured approach can make an appreciable difference. Consider this framework: Define the purpose of the meeting: Before you [More]