Jumbo Post It Notes Save Time
Natalie Jenkins, VP Sales, Innova Training
Facilitation tip: This is something I got from
Barbara Stennes, dBTS Master Trainer. I use it all
the time because it works so well. Have people
record their thinking on post-it notes using black
sharpie markers. Three of the major benefits are: 1)
It Saves time – no scribing time.
2) It clarifies thinking - helps people to be more
succinct with expressing their thoughts. 3) Prevents
scribe distortions.
6"x8" Jumbo Post Its Make it Easy. Order your supply from Idea Catchers.
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Conference: Sailing the Seas of Facilitation
Sponsor: International Association of Facilitators (IAF)
Date: Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2006. Location: Singapore -
Orchid Country Club. This is a great conference for
facilitators. If you have facilitator colleagues in
Asia share this opportunity with them. Membership in
the association is not required to attend the
conference.
For complete conference details
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Favorite Facilitation Quote
Facilitators impact momentum - we can build in ways to help keep the momentum going for the client. We want their hard work to pay off! Here is one idea:
One way to keep momentum going is to have
constantly
greater goals. - Michael Korda.
What ideas do you have to keep momentum
going for clients? Email them by July 31st to
info@LyndaCurtin.com
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Write Goals and Objectives in Past Tense
When a group sees their objectives written in past tense, as if they have already been accomplished, it helps members to commit to deliver the necessary action items.
A good way to start the conversation is to ask: At
the end of this project we will have ....? Let the
group complete the sentence. Here are some examples:
At the end of this project we will have cannibalized
a product line that represents 30% of our revenue.
At the end of this project we will have opened up
three new customer distribution channels. At the end
of this project we will have converted to
environmentally friendly packaging. At the end of
this project we will have financed the acquistion
with existing cash flow. Be sure to keep asking the
question until the group cannot think of
any more objectives as it is highly likely there
will be multiple objectives. Try this technique next
time you are working on developing goals and
objectives. It can work wonders, and that is what
facilitators do!
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Next Focus on Facilitation Public Workshop
Nov. 6-9, Palm Springs, CA
Registration is limited to 8. We are offering two
options: a 4-day which includes prerequisite
training and a 3-day for people who have completed
their prerequisite training. You can call me at
818-507-6055 to discuss or to register early to
secure your spot.
More information about Focus on Facilitation
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