by SharonSpeaks | Oct 21, 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...
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 | May 8, 2019 | Meeting Facilitation
When my client said he wanted to work on the issue of balance in his department, my mind flooded with ideas of how we could have the team experience and explore the topic during the retreat. Literally balancing on stilts. Figuratively balancing conflicting ideas in...
by SharonSpeaks | Jan 17, 2019 | Meeting Facilitation
Have you ever thought about the layout of a room and how that affects the conversation you have in that room? Envision a large board room with a rectangular table. You are seated at the end of the table. Everyone looks to you for direction. The people sitting on the...