Category Archives: Engels

Techniques for engagement

Posted on 2015/03/17 by Lelie Jan

On Linked-In Meeting Architects, I replied to a question on “What techniques do you use to boost participant engagement?” This is NOT a technical issue, it is relational. Engagement is a paradox too: most participants feel a reluctance to participate. … Continue reading →

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Surely, a certificate is not a paradox

Posted on 2015/02/17 by Lelie Jan

I’m a bit old-skool. I do think certification is important, for every profession. I took a certification for myself and my Community of Practitioners, the IAF. It is a kind of peer review. There are no objective standards, although I … Continue reading →

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Leadership and facilitation

Posted on 2015/01/21 by Lelie Jan

Jeppe Lajer asked me: “What do you think a leader or facilitator can do to raise his/her capacity to love working with groups while being conscious of his/her inadequacies?“. The answer is: “I don’t know”. But of course, i do … Continue reading →

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What and how on Identity

Posted on 2015/01/01 by Jan Lelie

My dear friend Judith de Bruijn inspired me to start blogging again. I’ll share with you some pieces of my mind on facilitating change with groups and meetings. I’ll just start with the 12 paradoxes of group life. My identity … Continue reading →

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