Idea Architects

MARCH 6, 2012

Indy spotlighted 46 faces and stories from our community in videos shared at a special website, XLVI Faces , and on banners displayed in the heart of Super Bowl Village. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2).

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Idea Architects

MARCH 25, 2012

Example: a lecture with fill-in-the-blank handouts is more engaging than straight lecture. N ever fail to offer examples and ideas inclusive of the diverse needs and experiences of session participants. Make sure you offer a mix of examples. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4).

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Idea Architects

MAY 28, 2012

Here is another home tour example that solved a common problem associated with many events. or is it a container of content, one that can yield blog posts, newsletter articles, video clips, Storify highlights, emailed takeaways, and much more? 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4).

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 20, 2012

Lets take a physical example of this concept to help make it more concrete: lifting weights. These are just two examples of how challenge and support are evident in a facilitation environment. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3).

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Example: if a segment designed to be a large group discussion is producing silence and blank stares, breaking the content into multiple questions and assigning each to a small group for consideration might be a better approach to advance the conversation. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4).

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Idea Architects

JUNE 15, 2012

Whether or not individuals disclose their agenda or interests is a perfect example of Joharis window in action. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 13, 2012

Example: You decide to use the Futures Wheel and have all participants collectively identify the core issues related to the topic at hand. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. 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

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Example of a group activity: Provide all participants an index card and ask them to write down one question or issue that really needs to be discussed, but that people are unlikely to raise directly in the group. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3).

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 27, 2012

For example, you might ask how a current decision under deliberation could affect operations in another area, or how the current discussion connects with others that have occurred and/or with what individuals are doing in their work. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2).

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Example: How can we do 10% more next year while using 10% less money to do so? I used to keep a notebook full of thoughts and lessons gathered from studying simple things in nature, I learned things from studying fire, and trees for example. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4).

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Idea Architects

MAY 14, 2012

And now as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realize, if I had only changed myself first, then by example I would have changed my family. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). Blog Archive.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 6, 2012

Some examples: Always standing in front of the room vs. positioning yourself in various locations. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). 28, Columbia, CAI-SC Annual Conference.

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Idea Architects

JULY 2, 2012

Great examples, and while they may not be particularly novel, it's remarkable how often we overlook these kinds of touches when organizing events. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. 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

MARCH 9, 2012

This is an excellent example of why it is important to understand how to manage challenge and support. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). 28, Columbia, CAI-SC Annual Conference.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

While the once-mighty video-rental giant is shutting down its few remaining stores, one association says the industry still has a future, with or without Blockbuster leading the way. In the age of Hulu and Netflix, the idea of going to a store to rent a video seems decidedly old-hat. What Happened? Still Room for Rentals.

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Idea Architects

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Sometimes I stumble upon a blog post that perfectly answers a question that brought me to perform a search in the first place - your post is a good example of such a happy encounter. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3).

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 8, 2011

And while all of my examples have come from hotels, the principle of basic functionality applies to every business, every organization, every product or service. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2).

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