SCD Group

JULY 23, 2012

But they do take time and do slow down the hiring process by a few hours to a few days. It could be that they did not understand how or what to do, that the performance goal was too difficult, or that the cause of poor performance was a result of someone else’s poor work or another part of the business process. Newer Post.

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Idea Architects

MAY 16, 2012

Summary: A selection of thought-provoking content from beyond the association management realm that offers new ideas for association executives. Both of these sites also serve as great examples of how associations could more effectively curate and share interdisciplinary content for members and facilitate ideas spreading. Blog Archive.

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 6, 2012

Too often we think of facilitation as the sole domain of the department head, the board chair, or the consultant leading a planning process. All of this content is drawn from the most popular workshop I do each year (both full-day and half-day versions): The Art of Facilitation: Enhancing Results and Maximizing Individuals Contributions.

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Idea Architects

MAY 25, 2012

The closing section of a facilitated effort should include a carefully calibrated mix of attention to both the content and process of what just took place. Individuals may want to briefly express their own thoughts about the group and its work, so you need to include a process for doing so in your final segment. Blog Archive.

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Idea Architects

JUNE 29, 2012

Honors introverts’ need for time to process internally before speaking. Note: Some of this posts content is revised from an earlier 2003 post. effective facilitation, sharing some of the content and thinking I. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Hold off others who may try to break the silence. Blog Archive.

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Idea Architects

MAY 11, 2012

The process. Sometimes people are committed to the purpose of the gathering, but resist the process. Paraphrasing confirms for the speaker that s/he is being heard and clarifies the content by restating what an individual said. effective facilitation, sharing some of the content and thinking I. Am I right? Blog Archive.

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Idea Architects

OCTOBER 26, 2011

In some limited cases though, the only way the answers can comfortably be shared is if the process is anonymous. While doing so gets the content on the table, it doesnt address the fact that people didnt feel comfortable sharing their opinions outright. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Blog Archive. Blog Archive.

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Facilitators lead with restraint because when group members do not share ownership of the process, the decisions, or their outcomes, they are less likely to follow through on commitments. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. What are ways you provide leadership to groups and teams you facilitate without completely taking the reins?

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Idea Architects

JUNE 8, 2012

Youll need to determine if reporting from the small group needs to occur, as well as the process for doing so that elicits the most useful information in the most efficient way. Letting each group report out with no constraints can easily run away with the clock, so put some structure to the process. "I Photo credit: [link].

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Idea Architects

MARCH 9, 2012

You could begin the process prior to the first meeting or conversation, anonymously collecting and aggregating individuals ideas via an online tool like SurveyMonkey. Personally, the time I spend on this process loosely correlates to the length of time this group will be with each other. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference.

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Idea Architects

JUNE 22, 2012

While the debate rages on about whether or not strategic planning as a process is alive, dead, or on life support (see here , here , and here ), organizations must still craft strategy. People are used to planning processes with a designated end goal in mind: "Were planning for the next three years." Create iterative feedback loops.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 18, 2012

Moreover, lets make this a standard part of the membership application process (or the confirmation of joining) instead of treating volunteer recruitment as a separate effort done at a different time. out other resources (conferences, content, or contacts) that they know about should become a standard inquiry during the volunteer orientation.

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Similarly, when individuals suggest a course of action or a particularly strong opinion, effective facilitation can help them share the thought process behind their perspective to help others gain a better understanding of it: "Susan could you tell us a little more about whats led you to that conclusion"? 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop.

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Every Friday in 2012, I will post information and insights about effective facilitation, sharing some of the content and thinking I provide in the one-day and half-day facilitation workshops that groups often engage me to present. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. 28, Columbia, CAI-SC Annual Conference. Blog Archive.

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 13, 2012

How do they learn, process information, engage in group settings? Think about the design and contents of the materials involved in this effort: the agenda, pre-reading, any advance homework or surveys, name badges or nameplates, and items you might have on tables to engage participants (toys, markers, notepads, Post-It’s).

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Idea Architects

MARCH 23, 2012

Because facilitation is about improving both the process and structure of a group , we want to help people do their own work, not do it for them. My role today is primarily to help manage the conversation, not be a participant in its content. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. What are the consequences of not intervening?

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Associations Now

AUGUST 12, 2015

In my five days in Detroit, I heard a litany of ideas, questions, and discussions about association membership, both in Learning Labs and in informal conversation. Content strategy is more important than ever. Here are four takeaways that stood out, including the definition of engagement and the next big threat to membership stability.

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Idea Architects

JULY 27, 2012

Instead of individual content segments in a half-day or full-day program being seamlessly woven together into a coherent learning experience, participants feel as if they have been treated do a disjointed collection of separate and not necessarily related bundles of ideas and insights. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference.

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Idea Architects

JULY 6, 2012

Effective facilitation involves creating valuable visuals to help record the conversation that occurs, reinforce key points discussed, track decisions made and future actions identified, provide additional informal content, and personalize the meeting or workshop environment. effective facilitation, sharing some of the content and thinking I.

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Idea Architects

MARCH 16, 2012

And dont forget honoring the shared agreements or norms the group has created and the originally stated purpose and process for the facilitated effort. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. What about the community (world) impacted by your organization and its products and services? Learn more and register here. Blog Archive.

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