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Developing a Values-Driven Organization

My son, when he was 8 years old, asked me, “Daddy, what do you?”  I smiled and said: “I work with groups.” Since this shed little light, I tried to explain. “Sometimes groups need help and I help them have good, productive discussions.” I imagine my son, even today, still wondering what his dad does.  …

The Habits of Highly Effective Facilitators

This tool outlines 15 habits that highly effective facilitators focus on. Facilitators organize the conversations that other people have. Their role is to guide the conversation by defining the desired outcomes, deciding the sequence of topics, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard, asking relevant questions, limiting non-productive communication, and summarizing the conclusions reached. Highly effective …