#11 Managing "difficult" collaborators – part 1

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   4 Oct 2024 · 14 min

   #17 Your remote workshop checklist

   Mastering Remote Workshops: An Essential Toolkit & Checklist Join me for this jam-packed episode where we dive into the essentials of running a remote workshop; get a sneak peek into an expert’s desk setup designed to boost workshop delivery, from must-have gadgets to delightful extras. You'll also find a step-by-step checklist for a stress-free preparation, ensuring your tech and participants are ready to rock. Plus, learn about the tools to keep sessions dynamic and engaging. For those ready to up their game, explore an exciting course on crafting impeccable workshop agendas. Let's make…

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   30 Aug 2024 · 17 min

   #16 Should your workshop be hybrid, remote or in-person?

   Remote, In-Person, or Hybrid: Choosing the Right Format for Your Workshop In this issue, we dive into the pros and cons of delivering workshops in different formats: in-person, remote, and hybrid. You'll learn about the key benefits of each, such as building relationships and managing environments in-person, achieving global reach and pre/post engagement in remote sessions, and the complex yet rewarding hybrid setup. We highlight ideal scenarios for each type to help you make a deliberate choice for your next workshop 00:13 Introduction: Choosing Your Workshop Format 00:47 In-Person…

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   16 Jul 2024 · 11 min

   #15 The Art of the Presentation – Part 2: Your Slides and Your Structure

   #15 - The Art of the Presentation pt 2: Slides, Structure, and Strategy In this episode from the Facilitation Studio, we jump into presentation slides and structure. Learn about the effective use of slides, keeping presentations concise, and prepping like a pro. Plus, get top tips on slide design and pacing, explore the intense PechaKucha method, and discover why practice is your best friend. 00:00 Introduction to the Art of Presentation 00:22 Upcoming Online Course Announcement (survey link - https://maven.com/forms/1a1043 ) 01:00 Effective Use of Slides 02:54 Guidelines for Preparation and…

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   24 Jun 2024 · 6 min

   #14 The Art of the Presentation – Part 1: Your Audience and Yourself

   In this episode, we're diving into the essentials of presenting your own work effectively. Learn why you should be the one presenting your ideas, how to understand and engage with your audience, and tips for giving a captivating presentation. We emphasize the importance of being present, using your voice and body language, and pacing your delivery. Get ready to elevate your presentation game and stay tuned for part two, where we'll tackle using slides, structuring your presentation, and more! 00:00 Introduction to Presentation Skills 01:05 Importance of Presenting Your Own Work 02:13…

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   13 Mar 2024 · 7 min

   #12 Managing "difficult" collaborators – part 2

   I don’t understand what you want from me. Have you ever sat in a room full of people who are busily working away and felt like you’re outside the loop? Like you missed the memo and don’t know what’s going on? It’s disenfranchising and disengaging. People in this situation often draw into themselves and go silent, or they take control of events and turn them into something they do understand, which can pull everything off track for you. Here are five (and a bit) ways you can avoid falling into this trap. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get…

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   6 Jul 2023 · 6 min

   #10 Starting a conversation off well

   You know that awkward pause when you open the floor for discussion? The one where everyone looks at you blankly, and you’re not sure if you’ve made a horrible error, you’ve totally misunderstood something fundamental, or perhaps you aren’t actually speaking the same language as your collaborators. Today we’re going to talk about how to avoid that moment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit facilitationstudio.substack.com

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   9 Jun 2023 · 9 min

   #9 The road to a valuable workshop is paved with a single good intention

   Since you're reading this, I suspect you also think workshops are an excellent way to bring people together to collaborate, address complex challenges, and come to impactful conclusions. However, as we all know, a great workshop takes more than throwing people in a room with a vague direction and expecting them to make magic happen. Without clear aims and objectives, workshops can quickly become unfocused, with much of that latent potential being wasted. To avoid that, there is one question that will set you off in the right direction. "What will you be able to do after?". Nine times out of…

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   25 May 2023 · 13 min

   #8 Drive good decision making with good criteria

   Good decision-making starts with understanding the criteria you’re using to make your judgements. In this issue, we will walk through the process of defining your criteria with a case study. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit facilitationstudio.substack.com

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   11 May 2023 · 9 min

   #7 There are four things you can do in a workshop

   In this issue, we'll explore how you can select the best workshop activities for your session by grouping them into four categories: Dream, Map, Distill, and Prioritise. You can set different cadences and rhythms to achieve your workshop goals by focusing on these four categories. Instead of being activity-led, ask yourself what you're trying to achieve and use that to select from the plethora of tools available. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit facilitationstudio.substack.com

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    27 Apr 2023 · 3 min

    #6 Are your collaborators' eyes shining?

    In his funny and fantastic 2008 TED talk Benjamin Zander talks about his job as a conductor. The link with facilitation and leadership gives us plenty of insight to take away. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit facilitationstudio.substack.com