strategic planning

Trust the process … To say or not to say?

barbara pedersen January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 business, business planning, complexity, consulting, Conversation, design, Dialogue, Discussion, facilitation, process, strategic planning

In my 28 years as a facilitator, I have heard colleagues saying “trust the process” to participants in meetings and workshops. I admit to saying it. However, not anymore. Reasons to not use the phrase Trust is defined as, “a

Facilitate hybrid sessions … with inspiration from a Christmas Poem!

barbara pedersen December 21, 2022December 21, 2022 consulting, Conversation, design, Dialogue, Discussion, facilitation, Fun, holidays, hybrid sessions, in-person facilitation, online facilitation, Planning, strategic planning, technology, virtual, virtual facilitation

Fun and whimsy to close out 2022! Years ago, I wrote a poem based on “Twas the Night before Christmas” as a tribute to facilitators and the individuals and organizations with whom we work. This year, I had fun updating

My choice – an eight hour drive on winter roads or facilitating a hybrid session online

barbara pedersen December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 business, business planning, consulting, design, Dialogue, Discussion, facilitation, Fun, hybrid sessions, in-person facilitation, listening, nonprofit, online facilitation, Planning, remote work, Simplicity, strategic planning, Talking, technology, virtual, virtual facilitation

I live in a cold winter climate. My choice this week was to drive an 8-hour round trip on snow-covered winter highways at 25C temperature and stay overnight OR facilitate for 7 hours online. With the support and agreement of

What I have learned during 28 years of my facilitation business

barbara pedersen July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 business, business planning, complexity, consulting, Conversation, design, Dialogue, Discussion, facilitation, Family, Fun, hybrid sessions, in-person facilitation, lessons, Life Work Balance, listening, nonprofit, online facilitation, Planning, reading, strategic planning, Talking, technology, Trends, virtual, virtual facilitation

On June 1st, I celebrated the 28th anniversary of my facilitation company. So many memories, highlights, ups and downs, and lessons. And I thought, why wait for the milestone of 30 years in business to share my experiences? I hope