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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Beware of Binders Becoming.

Idea Architects

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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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. Reference them to help recreate the safe climate when tensions start to flare: I can tell people have some strong opinions on this topic. Dec 2002 (6).

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Conferences Aren't Serious About Networking Unless

Idea Architects

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

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. Affinity diagrams are one effective tool for managing this issue. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2).

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Moderating Discussions in the Modern World

Association Adviser

I’m sure you’ve all heard the battle cry “join the conversation” in reference to participating on a social media channel. And, of course, webinars and Association TV are other popular tools for delivering online education. Well, in today’s business world, there are many ways to join the conversation. Smartphones.

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Moneyball and Management Innovation

Jamie Notter

At the end of the 2002 season the Boston Red Sox offered Billy Beane a job. The reams of data available to most small and mid-sized companies and associations through social media, Google analytics and other measurement tools are now statistically significant. But the lessons are applicable more broadly in organizations.

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

Idea Architects

Visuals are a critical tool as we work to help participants make connections and make meaning from what unfolds. Tweets are visuals increasingly being incorporated as visual records during a session ( in Twitter wall form ) or being curated and repurposed using a tool like Storify following a session to tell the story of what occurred.