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10 Books on Facilitation (with 11 Quotes)
Here are my top 11 recommendations on books related to facilitation: Great meetings!: How to facilitate like a pro. Kelsey, D., & Plumb, P. (1997). A good intro. “The facilitator impacts and guides the process but does not give input on … Continue reading
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Retreat Success: Youth Speak! Collective
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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Tagged #Nonprofit, #NPLA, Facilitation, Leadership, Leadership Development, Retreats, Team Building
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Retreat Success: Bicycle Kitchen
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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Tagged #Nonprofit, Board Development, boards, Clients, Facilitation, Leadership, Retreats, Strategic Planning
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10 Tips for Dealing with People Who Dominate Your Meetings
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
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
Certified Professional Facilitator
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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