Category Archives: Facilitation

10 Books on Facilitation (with 11 Quotes)

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

Several folks have asked me for my recommendations on books related to facilitation. Here’s my top 10: Great meetings!: How to facilitate like a pro. Kelsey, D., & Plumb, P. (1997). A good intro. “The facilitator impacts and guides the … Continue reading →

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Retreat Success: Youth Speak! Collective

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

Every nonprofit needs a strong, dynamic team in order to accomplish their work. When an organization grows the size of its staff and its programs, convening the staff once a year for a retreat is a great way to build … Continue reading →

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Retreat Success: Bicycle Kitchen

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

Soon after launching my consulting practice, my good friend Jimmy Lizama asked if I could facilitate the upcoming retreat for the Bicycle Kitchen, a community bike repair space he and a group of other folks launched a few years earlier. … Continue reading →

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10 Tips for Dealing with People Who Dominate Your Meetings

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

At some point, you have participated in a meeting where one person clearly dominates the discussion. That person may have even been you. While folks who tend to dominate meetings are usually smart and passionate, their domination often negatively impacts … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Seven Years of Consulting

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

In May of 2005, I launched my consulting practice. This month, I celebrate seven years consulting (having now served 76 organizations!). I launched my career in 1997 and its wild for me to think I now have 15 years of … Continue reading →

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Certified Professional Facilitator

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

A year ago in 2011, I became a “Certified Professional Facilitator” by the International Association of Facilitators. IAF’s mission is to “promote, support and advance the art and practice of professional facilitation” and their “professional facilitator designation offers clients an … Continue reading →

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