facilitator

10 ways to reframe questions to create a space for conversation

Chris Pedersen April 6, 2018April 6, 2018 Conversation, facilitation, Planning

Fret the small stuff. Create an inclusive, equality based, and productive environment for conversation! The questions in facilitation are important as they are at the core of our practice. They initiate conversations and propel participants towards a decision—and once asked,

Facilitate in 2018 …. By learning from 2017

barbara pedersen January 9, 2018March 20, 2018 complexity, consulting, Conversation, Discussion, facilitation, Indigenous people, lessons, Planning, Simplicity, strategic planning

I started my facilitation work in 2018 by learning from 2017. I was fortunate to facilitate many sessions in 2017; all with amazing clients and colleagues. I learned from each session and participants; and in some situations, faced very challenging

Facilitate with … Fun!

barbara pedersen August 3, 2017 consulting, Conversation, Discussion, facilitation, Fun, Talking

Above my office desk, I have small prints of cartoon people engaging in fun activities. These prints remind me to Facilitate … with Fun! I believe that mirth, humour, and fun are tremendously important parts of facilitation. I observe repeatedly,

Facilitate … during the lazy, hazy days of summer!

barbara pedersen July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 consulting, Conversation, Discussion, facilitation, nature, outdoors, Planning

Living in the four-season climate of Canada, I really love and appreciate the hot summer weather! Life takes on a different pace; relaxation comes more naturally. With my community of Calgary, Alberta experiencing a heat wave, I am thinking about