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In this week’s Facilitation Friday session, David Falk and I discussed the work of Patrick Lencioni and how some of his ideas have influenced our work – with our clients, on our own team and at home, with our families. For years now, our team at FS has been using Lencioni’s “team playbook” idea to… Read more →

So… we are well underway on our new project: Facilitation Fridays! Thanks to everyone who has joined us for these event so far. For those of you who aren’t aware, the FS partners (Dave, David and I) recently decided that one way we can “give back” at this time of pandemic quarantine would be to… Read more →

For context for this series, click the below links:Original post from Jennifer and our initial response, “Thank You, Jennifer”Our first “Dear Jennifer” postOur second “Dear Jennifer” post April 6, 2020 Hi Dave, Thank you.  In response to how I am?  Ok, I hope – some days are definitely better than others and I am sure… Read more →

For context for this series, click the below links:Original post from Jennifer and our initial response, “Thank You, Jennifer”Our first “Dear Jennifer” post March 27, 2020 Dear Dave, Re: “You have the right to ask for what you want” Thank you. See – this makes sense and is what I should do more of.  I… Read more →

KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR THAT CONTRIBUTE TO AN EFFECTIVE EXPERIENCE For the Meeting Facilitator/Host In general: Use the most secure technology platforms available. Be comfortable and fluent with the particular platform you are using (practice!). Provide others attending with any relevant documents well in advance wherever possible.  Provide a guide to using communication technology to all… Read more →

Click here to read the full context of this post/series. Dear Jennifer, So, I’ve been thinking further the last couple of days about our first exchange. In particular, about your bravery in making a request for some regular conflict resolution reminders during the COVID-19 crisis. Your ask brought to mind a teaching I first heard… Read more →