Idea Architects

MAY 21, 2012

So the next time you lament and accept the lack of participation in a program or the small corp of volunteers doing the heavy lifting on a project, look to see what principles or practices youve put into place that might be leading to those very results. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3).

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APRIL 16, 2012

I am a huge believer in the value of record-keeping in volunteer organizations and regularly preach the power of checklists as a vital tool in project management (you have read The Checklist Manifesto , right?). You can also think about creation and compliance as individual mindsets and skillsets when forming project teams.

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Idea Architects

JUNE 15, 2012

I was facilitating a group of individuals who had come together to develop plans for a project. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). Friday, June 15, 2012. Facilitation Friday #24: All Agendas Are Hidden. May 2004 (5). Jan 2004 (3).

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Idea Architects

MARCH 2, 2012

To prevent such dependence from developing, facilitative leaders regularly engage groups in debriefing their meetings and projects to determine what lessons can be learned and what adjustments need to be made in the distribution of responsibilities. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3).

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 5, 2011

At minimum, when forming project teams consider what strengths the work requires and what individuals possess them. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). Collaborator. Experience Architect. Set Designer. Storyteller. May 2004 (5).

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FEBRUARY 12, 2012

Former Harvard Business School professor Gary Hamel is one of the thought leaders behind the MIX, which describes itself as "an open innovation project aimed at reinventing management for the 21st century. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). Awesome Inc.

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 26, 2011

I have some exciting new initiatives for the year ahead, including a couple of writing and curriculum development projects I hope youll find of interest. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). May 2004 (5). Jan 2004 (3). Oct 2003 (1).

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Idea Architects

MARCH 16, 2012

Similarly, while having our colleagues at work like us is certainly desirable, we cannot allow this to become our single-minded pursuit when we contribute internal facilitation to projects. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4).

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Idea Architects

MAY 18, 2012

Because ultimately, it is their project, their organization, their neighborhood, and we are present to facilitate what they want to create within it. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). commitment will exist. May 2004 (5).

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Idea Architects

JULY 6, 2012

Great resources for creating valuable visuals and effectively using them in facilitation abound, and we are living in a time when visual thinking , graphic facilitation , mindmapping , graphic animation videos, doodling, and infographics increasing receive mainstream attention and interest. Dont forget that pictures and video are visuals.

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

These pieces of work can then be developed into the various components of a comprehensive volunteer structure: work groups or project teams, solo assignments, advisory boards; task forces or committees; etc. What happens to individuals after they leave a significant project or position of leadership in the association? Dec 2002 (6).

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APRIL 11, 2012

” Projects and positions should always be available if the right candidates/talents present themselves. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). After all, the work is never done. May 2004 (5). Jan 2004 (3). Oct 2003 (1).

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Idea Architects

APRIL 18, 2012

Some want an opportunity that allows them to work as part of a group; others prefer a project or task they can complete on their own. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). May 2004 (5). Jan 2004 (3). Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2).

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

to experiment with new projects and see what works out. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). Or do the same thing in an electronic discussion area. May 2004 (5). Jan 2004 (3). Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2).

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APRIL 3, 2012

That's one reason why Rosabeth Moss Kanter's innovation pyramid has always appealed to me: you have a base of quick wins and continuous improvements, a middle layer with a portfolio of new ventures, prototypes, and projects and a top layer with a few big strategic bets. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2).

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