I’ve made a few changes to the pages on this site about what I do. This gives more emphasis to the idea of Faciliation for Surprise. Quoting myself…
What characterises good facilitation is that people get surprised
Letting go in order to get in flow…
A funny game illustrates what we may be missing in many of our meetings
Managing anxiety is a familiar challenge for facilitators.
Managing in a world of uncertainty where people don’t live up to their stated values
I shot this in a single eight-minute take, which is in the spirit of an experience of Ralf Wetzel’s workshop, Leading from the Clown. Clown training is probably the deepest and most challenging work I’ve done. Enjoy.
A casual conversation in a pub makes me pay attention to thinking being embodied
Creating eye contact despite the limits of Zoom and Teams
The power of small gestures and noticing
Exploring the inner dialogue of facilitation
Getting away from grandiosity or solemnity. small p presence is about being open to the life around us
Related to what I just said about holding questions, I often feel anxious when people bang on about thought leadership. There’s no doubt there appears to be a huge market
The problem with Wikipedia is that it only works in practice. In theory, it can never work. – Miikka Ryokas computer science student quoted in the NY Times. Hat tip:
Another thought provoking item from the excellent ecustomerserviceworld newletter. It’s well worth subscribing. Fast Guide: Coach or Manager So which are you? Twelve clues to help you decide
At last! End those watched-pot-never-boils-blues. You’ll be able to turn on your kettle by sending an SMS. No doubt it plays the theme tune from “EastEnders”. [Hat tip: The Bumble
