by SharonSpeaks | Sep 26, 2019 | Meeting Facilitation
As a professional facilitator, I am always looking for new tools to create experiences for the groups I work with. Whether it is training, team building, or strategic planning, I find that groups are able to reach new insights when they have a meaningful experience...
by SharonSpeaks | Sep 17, 2019 | Meeting Facilitation
The Client and the Problem Megan Gray had recently been hired as the Coordinator for Development and Alumni Engagement at Northern Arizona University (NAU). NAU is a public university serving over 30,000 students in Flagstaff, Arizona. Megan was directed to lead the...
by SharonSpeaks | Sep 11, 2019 | Meeting Facilitation
Are you tired of meetings that feel like a waste of time? Just five minutes of pre-planning will help you change that. I have created this template for you to use to plan your next meeting. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions or would like additional...
by SharonSpeaks | Sep 6, 2019 | Meeting Facilitation
There are many roles to play as a process facilitator or as the leader of a meeting. I have a framework of eight roles that I teach: Party Host, Race Car Driver, Mechanic, Nurse, Trip Leader, Improv Comedian, Designer, and Rugby Referee. In this post I want to...