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10 Things I do in the first meeting with a client (the conversation before the conversation)

barbara pedersen February 18, 2019February 18, 2019 consulting, Conversation, Dialogue, Discussion, facilitation, lessons, Planning, strategic planning, Talking

Recently, I refreshed the conversations I have with clients before we agree that I will facilitate a workshop for them. I call this, “the conversation before the conversation”, meaning that what I and the client discuss and agree upon before

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

Paraphrasing as listening to understand…facilitation skills for your next meeting

barbara pedersen October 31, 2018 Chris Pedersen, Dialogue, facilitation, listening, Talking

Paraphrasing skills to help you listen with intent in your next meeting Contributing Blogger Chris Pedersen Listen with intent to understand, not reply. Talk to clarify and share participants’ ideas and knowledge. Listening is difficult. We have all failed to