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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. 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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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: My Simple Business Blueprint

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Although I was referring more to the process than the person. 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. Dave: That's a really great point. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4).

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

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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. 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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Leadership ? Continued Discussion 8/17/09 ? on Leadership ? by.

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In this post I want to visit a quote from Abigail Adams, in a 1780 letter from her to her son John Quincy Adams (as it appeared in the introduction to the 2003 revised edition of Warren Bennis’ On Becoming A Leader ). ” Author Cross-references: Warren G. Abigail Adams: None. Albert Einstein: None.