The Surprising Power of Liberating Structures
If I could pick one book out of my collection of hundreds useful for building engaged, inclusive and innovative meetings, it would be The Surprising Power of Liberating Structures: Simple…
Delivering Diversity’s Dream of Full Inclusion
Achieving diversity’s dream of better thinking, better results, and basic fairness takes bold steps when we include all voices and perspectives in every meeting we facilitate. As I write in…
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Ten Reasons to Hire a Professional Facilitator
Facilitating a retreat, strategic plan, or conflicted group takes skill, energy, and experience. While some organizations have the skills internally to facilitate a retreat or strategic plan, here are ten…
Build a Culture of Respect through Codes of Conduct
Codes of conduct, also known as ground rules and behavioral covenants, are a tool to help meetings build a culture of respect and inclusion. They contain practices that embody the…
Introducing Thrive: The Facilitator’s Guide to Radically Inclusive Meetings, 2nd ed.
Imagine meetings where everyone is heard and all people matter. Picture organizations that embrace all voices and are committed to justice, equity and opportunity. Imagine businesses, nonprofits and the public…