Upon Captain Picard’s one-word command “Engage,” his crew would immediately propel the Starship Enterprise forward and launch it into space at warp speed. Getting team members to engage during meetings can be...
PostRecently, a friend of mine posted a list of current pet peeves on her blog. These were her top four: unnecessary meetings, boring meetings, long meetings, and meetings. I don’t think her...
PostOne of the biggest complaints we hear from clients is that meetings are lousy, worthless, dreadful, and intolerable. We created a tool to help make increase your meeting engagement and effectiveness. Download...
PostOver the past 20 years in my career, I’ve had the opportunity to lead, conduct, and facilitate a number of meetings and strategic workshops. I’ve outlined a few things that I think...
PostWe have all been in the meetings where we wonder when it is going to end. Task upon task gets added to our lists to help make us more “productive,” but do...
PostI was asked to sit in on a religious committee meeting yesterday. As I sat listening to the various disagreements between the members, I noticed that the action items and needs vital...
PostThe adult learner is in charge of his/her own learning. The trainer cannot impose or insert learning, but instead must serve as a leader, guide, and catalyst. 1. Adults are motivated to...
PostWrapping-up and concluding a workshop or training event can be difficult. After a day or more of learning, questions, and discussions it is hard to sum things up in just a few...
PostToys, balls, and any other fidget reliever are great training tools. When participant's hands are busy, it can create a physical, emotional, and intellectual connection with the material they are learning, making...
PostTrainers and facilitators often use color to enhance the corporate training experience. Whether it be PowerPoint slide backgrounds, markers for flipcharts, or bright colored handouts, different colors can elicit different responses in...
