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Facilitate … with inspiration from “The Night Before Christmas!”

barbara pedersen December 21, 2018December 21, 2018 consulting, Conversation, Dialogue, Discussion, facilitation, holidays, Planning, Talking

‘Twas the Night before the Workshop (with thanks and apologies to Clement Clarke Moore) ‘Twas the night before the workshop and all through the home, The facilitator was texting on her smartphone. The docs were uploaded for the

Facilitate with the power of a closing conversation.

barbara pedersen November 23, 2018November 23, 2018 consulting, Conversation, Dialogue, Discussion, facilitation, lessons, Planning, strategic planning, Talking

Imagine and Celebrate: two words that elevated a closing conversation in a workshop from meaningful to powerful. I recently facilitated a workshop with the staff of a non-profit organization to help them develop teamwork strategies. I had anticipated that, at

Storytelling in the living room … and the wisdom of Richard Wagamese

barbara pedersen November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 Conversation, Dialogue, Discussion, facilitation, Family, Indigenous people, lessons, listening

The wisdom of author Richard Wagamese led me to use “storytelling in the living room” in workshops and meetings that I facilitate—always with high participation, enjoyment and emotional insights. I am currently reading Starlight, an unfinished novel by Richard Wagamese,

Bring these again!

barbara pedersen October 15, 2018 consulting, Conversation, Dialogue, Discussion, facilitation, Planning, strategic planning, Talking

At a recent strategic planning session I facilitated, participants loved the globe-like metal objects I placed on the tables. Their enthusiasm inspired me to share ideas and activities about these objects that I have used for many years as an aid