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A Leader's Guide to the Best Facilitation Books
"Paul, can you recommend me a book on facilitation?" Nope, but I can recommend you 12 - depending on who you are and what's your interest.
The Worst Meeting I Attended (and a free offer)
80% of us say we spend too much time in meetings. But why?
How to say a positive NO
Saying "no" is a critical skill. But we're genetically programmed to be averse to saying "no". If you find it hard to say "no" then you're in the right place my friend.
Are you hearing without listening?
Today, the volume of information and the speed of change demand a different approach. Rather than shouting louder, effective leaders embrace silence—a moment to pause, invite participation, and truly hear what others have to say.
Awareness Creates Ownership
It's infuriating when people don't take ownership and don't take action. You may find yourself wondering: "What's the point?" Or even questioning "What am I doing wrong?" But what if people can't see what you see? And what could become possible if they could? After all, nothing breeds progress like progress.
The Barriers to Question-Asking
Questions unlock possibilities. But many of us hold ourselves back from asking questions. What's going on here? And why does it matter?
I don't know, just ask.
Children ask 40,000 questions between the ages of 2 and 5. But then we stop. Why? And what does it matter?
5 signals to invest in facilitation training
In a constrained economic climate, investing in your people development may seem like a luxury you cannot afford. But in truth, it's a necessity you cannot afford to ignore. In this article, I point to five things that might suggest your team needs to upskill in facilitation.
Decision Fatigue
Decisions are tiring. And we make dozens of them every day. But a good decision made is better than a perfect decision delayed.
What is your team's hidden potential?
Getting the most out of your people is a critical challenge for all people leaders. But how do we do this? Especially when we have people in our team who seem lazy or unmotivated?
What's your approach to conflict?
Diamonds are formed under pressure. In teams, we need productive conflict. But it's natural to avoid and minimise conflict. If that sounds like your tendency, read on.
💪People support what they help to create
Engaging people in the process of change means they are more likely to support what you create or decide. But it's hard to let go of power. Why should we co-create and co-design? Why bother?