Idea Architects

MAY 21, 2012

What if the these percentages are not because of some predetermined tendency of the way individuals act, but is instead a logical result of the systems and processes we put into place? Your problem may not be the people, but instead your processes. Our investigations Almost always expose a weakness in a process. Oct 2003 (1).

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Idea Architects

JULY 20, 2012

Participative decision-making forms like quality circles have become mainstays in many organizations. Managing participative decision-making, particularly with diverse individuals who may come from various departments or functional areas, requires strong group process and facilitation skills. Friday, July 20, 2012.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Wow, I’ve been at this a while) that when the split between Blink and WebKit occurred, it likely would add new complications to the process of web development, as it ensured that there would be more browsers in more places that handle everything just a little bit differently. I mentioned back in 2013 (nearly six years ago!

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Idea Architects

APRIL 18, 2012

Amazingly, very few associations or other nonprofit organizations do that. In fact, many if not most know next to nothing about the talents, interests, and experiences of their members and how those might connect to volunteer opportunities within their organization. What type of contribution would you like to make?

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Idea Architects

MARCH 16, 2012

The organization that pays your salary? What about the community (world) impacted by your organization and its products and services? And dont forget honoring the shared agreements or norms the group has created and the originally stated purpose and process for the facilitated effort. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2).

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Idea Architects

JUNE 4, 2012

The proposed work involves having a consultant do individual interviews and offer recommendations, lead some training on interpersonal communication, and maybe provide some ongoing process consultation. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3).

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 11, 2012

Any answers identified during a planning process are temporary by nature. Most organizations can probably identify a handful (say 6-12) of what I call perma questions. Once youve finalized your organizations list of perma questions, you should (1) incorporate them into regular meetings, brainstorming sessions, etc., (2)

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Idea Architects

APRIL 13, 2012

Facilitators can use simple process tools to help make individuals views public and to facilitate a more thorough examination of their implications. Once insights have been gathered from this process, you should then facilitate open discussion. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2).

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Idea Architects

MARCH 11, 2012

Your internal processes and procedures for vetting ideas cut off interesting and potentially breakthrough possibilities that the current data doesn’t support or portend? Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2).

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Instruments like the Team Dimensions Profile or the KAI, Kirton Adaption-Innovation Inventory , can help assess the contributions individuals can make to the innovation process. The innovation process involves many roles and perspectives. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1).

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Idea Architects

MAY 8, 2012

. ; ) 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. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2).

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

The more our organizations successfully facilitate a professional home for people, a place where they build community and connections with colleagues, and dare I say it, lifelong friendships, the more the professional becomes personal. To me "My proposal didnt get accepted" is very different than "I got rejected." Jeffrey Cufaude.

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

When partnerships, management teams, and organizations build communities, they tap into a greater and deeper reservoir of courage, wisdom, and productivity.” “In most vital organizations, there is a common bond of interdependence, mutual interest, interlocking contributions, and simple joy.” Oct 2003 (1).

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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." Oct 2003 (1).

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Idea Architects

MARCH 9, 2012

Defining norms for a conversation, community, or organization helps people understand "this is who we are and how we will do things here." As Margaret Wheatley has said, “To create learning organizations, we must understand the underlying agreements we have made about how we will be together.” Oct 2003 (1).

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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. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). Jeffrey Cufaude. Dec 2004 (1).

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Depending on where you reside in an organization or community, the culture and climate varies. Every organization (or workshop or conference) has normative behavior in its culture: this is the way we do things around here. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1).

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Idea Architects

OCTOBER 26, 2011

While the seven I offer from my facilitation experience may not have the sheen of Peter Druckers The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization, each one has proven invaluable time and time again in helping people accomplish more. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2).

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Idea Architects

MARCH 2, 2012

Such leaders frequently ask group members,“Given the results we are trying to produce and the current environment, are we best organized to do so?” Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). Dec 2004 (1).

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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 Oct 2003 (1).

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Idea Architects

JULY 9, 2012

The process of making meaning may indeed have changed as individuals approach decision-making opportunities resembling those from the past, but now with a slightly (or significantly) altered framework of what matters most. The trouble is that so many individuals and organizations never do anything but have experiences. Reflection.

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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. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3).

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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. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). Dec 2004 (1).

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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. Oct 2003 (1).

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Association Success

JANUARY 22, 2019

Back in 2003, I started working virtually before it became a relatively common practice. I have worked as a solo consultant, member of a virtual consulting organization, and as a CEO of a fully virtual organization. There was also a lot of online training and I encouraged the use of video-calling during this process.

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Idea Architects

MARCH 19, 2012

“ —"The Downside of the ‘Prevent Defense," The Systems Thinker , September 2003. Crossing the Unknown Sea by David Whyte (2001) Whyte is a poet who has written several “crossover” books that apply artistic insights to business processes. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1).

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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. It seems we have some individuals who feel like the current process is serving us well, but a few individuals whod like to revise our approach. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2).

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Idea Architects

MAY 16, 2012

The Khan Academy is perhaps the most well-known organization embracing the spirit of flipped learning. A free downloadable PDF handbook provides all the information you need to use the process. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3).

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Idea Architects

JULY 27, 2012

If our facilitation doesnt design for the smooth handoff from one component of the process to another instead of running a smooth relay team, we end up with a mere collection of individual performances that dont get us to the finish line. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1).

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Idea Architects

JULY 6, 2012

If youre facilitating a meeting or process with pre-determined stages, you could do the same as described for the group norms. A mindmap can be a great one-page handout for a workshop or one-page representation of an organizations strategic framework. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2).

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

They come to learn processes that will prevent crises from occurring or help those in need when disaster does strike. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4).

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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"? Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2).

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 13, 2012

How do they learn, process information, engage in group settings? We should honor individuals’ time by involving them only when it is most appropriate as opposed to assuming everyone needs to be in every moment of every conversation … the way it is traditionally done in organizations. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2).

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 9, 2012

How much time do you or does your organization spend dealing with half-truths, rumors, and misstatements simply because people were unwilling to be honest? Our organizations should adopt this mindset when looking to engage individuals in collaborative endeavors. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1).

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Achieve

MARCH 4, 2022

Data is now the gold standard resource for decision-making in organizations of all shapes and sizes. Regulation #1: The CAN-SPAM Act The CAN-SPAM Act was passed into US law in 2003, and it protects consumers from receiving emails that they never agreed to receive. It’s called the information age for a reason!

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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. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3).

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SCD Group

JULY 26, 2015

That was the question facing The Ohio State University Alumni Association board during my last year as a director back in 2003. At the time, our board was in the process of replacing a CEO who had been in the role for about 30 years. How do you replace a legend. or long term CEO? Well, we started by hiring an executive search firm.

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