We have all been part of online meetings that didn’t work as planned. While this can be frustrating and challenging as a participant, it is particularly difficult for those leading or facilitating the meeting. As you plan online meetings it’s important to consider what you will do when things don’t work as you think they […]
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Hopefully, you have started implementing last week’s facilitation tips and tricks! Click here if you missed it. As we discussed last week, there are similarities and differences to facilitating in-person vs. online meetings. I talked with someone recently who was a master at facilitating in-person meetings but had really become discouraged and ready to give
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We have spent the past several weeks discussing online meetings from why they are different than in-person meetings, questions to consider Part 1 and Part 2 (with a new free worksheet!), the importance of garnering support and technology tips. This week, we are moving to facilitation “tips and tricks.” There are aspects of meeting facilitation
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When we facilitate an in-person meeting, most folks expect to have some kind of on-site support. Someone will take notes, there might be an IT person to troubleshoot technology challenges and you may even have additional facilitators. When you facilitate an online meeting, sometimes folks make the mistake of trying to do it alone. Don’t
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As we discussed in last week’s post, online meetings can be a forum for lack of engagement, multitasking and frustrating technical issues OR they can be an efficient and effective way to work together in teams and coalitions. As a reminder, when you host an online meeting (or any meeting!), you need to know your
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Online meetings can be a forum for lack of engagement, multitasking and frustrating technical issues OR they can be an efficient and effective way to work together in teams and coalitions. When you host an online meeting, you need to know your meeting’s purpose, maximize participation and be productive. Join me this week as we
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One of my favorite things to do is facilitate a small or large group meeting. I know it may sound completely crazy to some, but I am totally energized by active discussions and participations, “aha” moments and seeing a group move to collective action and a plan forward. While these skills are also important in
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Have you thought about your energy lately? Or the energy around you? Do you leave meetings feeling completely drained and exhausted or do you leave meetings energized and ready to take action? This post is focused on the concept of“high-vibe” vs. “low-vibe.” Join me this week as I describe the difference and challenge you to think
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We highlighted listening last July with our guest blogger, Dr. Larry Prybil (See Part 1 and Part 2) and although I had not planned on writing another post on listening so soon, last week reminded me that it is critically important that we listen to all members of our team in order to come up
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Some of you may be thinking, how does last week’s post on “Be Flexible” relate to the idea of “Be Accountable”? Aren’t they totally different things and potentially incompatible? Actually, no! As leaders of teams, coalitions and non-profits, it’s vitally important that we show flexibility AND accountability. If we lose sight of our goals and