Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

A couple of weeks ago, my Twitter feed was filled with Tweets from friends and colleagues talking about workshop proposals they had submitted for the 2012 ASAE Annual Meeting in Dallas. To me "My proposal didnt get accepted" is very different than "I got rejected." One focuses on the proposal; one focuses on the personal.

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Idea Architects

JUNE 4, 2012

The telephone call or Request for Proposals are always so similar. The proposed work involves having a consultant do individual interviews and offer recommendations, lead some training on interpersonal communication, and maybe provide some ongoing process consultation. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2).

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Idea Architects

APRIL 13, 2012

Six Thinking Hats: Many facilitators find using Edward deBonos Six Thinking Hats to be a useful tool when participants have a specific idea or proposal to evaluate. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). Brandy Agerbeck, Loosetooth.com.

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Idea Architects

MARCH 30, 2012

Suggesting paths invites agreement or disagreement with what youve proposed. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). Participative decision-making forms like quality circles have become mainstays in many organizations.

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