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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Beware of Binders Becoming.

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I had only been in the meeting for about 15 minutes when I realized the chairperson had already referred to “The Binder” about a half-dozen times. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). Monday, April 16, 2012. May 2004 (5).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: My Simple Business Blueprint

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Although I was referring more to the process than the person. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). Jeffrey Cufaude. Dave: That's a really great point. May 2004 (5). Jan 2004 (3). Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1).

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Facilitation Friday #10: Establish Rules of Engagement

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And while generating the group norms is important, simply noting them on a flipchart without ever referring to them again does a tremendous disservice to their value, as well as the groups development. Reference them to help recreate the safe climate when tensions start to flare: I can tell people have some strong opinions on this topic.

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It's Always Hard to Decide When to Let Someone Fail

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But it has been said many times before: by parents in reference to their children, by managers discussing the people they supervise, and by mentors commenting on their protégés. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). May 2004 (5).

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Conferences Aren't Serious About Networking Unless

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Not everyone is comfortable talking to complete strangers, but it is easier to break the ice when you can reference an awards display or piece of art you are both standing in front of while enjoying food and beverage. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2).

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Facilitation Friday #23: Going in Different Directions

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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. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). Life isnt linear and neither is our thinking.

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

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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). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). May 2004 (5).