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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: My Simple Business Blueprint

Idea Architects

. ; ) The only hiccup I had while processing the list is sometimes the folks in charge of contracts can make it painful, but then they disappear during the project and you end up working with some pretty wonderful people. Although I was referring more to the process than the person. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4).

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Facilitation Friday #10: Establish Rules of Engagement

Idea Architects

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. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4).

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Facilitation Friday #23: Going in Different Directions

Idea Architects

By also providing them in writing (via a slide or a handout) groups then have a point of reference to keep them focused in their conversation. 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. Dec 2002 (6).

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Study: Top Execs Willing to Jump Ship for New Jobs

Associations Now

Back in 2002, more than half of executives were willing to actively consider a new job when contacted by a recruiter, according to a new study. Saying “yes” meant agreeing to moving forward in the process—being asked to submit their resume, be interviewed for the position, and supply references. Possibly a lot.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: The Value of the Visual: Facilitation.

Idea Architects

If youre facilitating a meeting or process with pre-determined stages, you could do the same as described for the group norms. Create roadmaps and timelines with key markers and use to customize a generic space, as well as provide a visual you can refer to throughout a planning or idea-generation session. Dec 2002 (6).

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Big Data: Big Headache or Big Opportunity for Associations?

Association Adviser

Those in the association world are a little less blunt about the information gathering process. “As a result, we’re making decisions much faster with less process and less analysis paralysis,” noted. As ASAE’s Greg Melia told Association Adviser TV recently: “Data, data, data is a clarion call. ” Conclusion.

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