Another great post by Rob Paterson: Why change is difficult – The story of the Fosbury Flop. Reminds me of the Machiavelli quote
There is nothing more difficult to take in hand more perilous to conduct more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in introducing a new order of things; because the innovator will have for enemies all who have done well under the old conditions and only lukewarm defenders in those who may do well under the new
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
Facilitation is often about small, subtle acts of noticing and experimenting
I lke Chris Corrigan’s suggestion that meetings reflect the basic operating system of a group of people. He reflects on the perils of trying too hard to change it too
Jennifer Rice took a long break from blogging and has come back refreshed. I’m finding myself nodding along with what she says here about changing her blog to put more
Earl has some interesting reflections on a post by Jon Husband about the kind of changes we may be going through. Lots to think about. I’m enthusiastic about the notion
