Category Archives: Meaming

If you can follow me?

Posted on 2024/04/11 by Lelie Jan

Doubting is normal, thinking is absurd. We try to end doubt, volatility, ambiguity, complexity or uncertainty through thinking. Have some clearity. Unfortunately, it’s the thinking that is introducing these very concepts. You’re not absurd. Thinking is inherently paradoxical. The seemingly … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Questions by Participants – Mentoring facilitators 1

Posted on 2020/05/21 by Lelie Jan

I’ve been asked to mentor a facilitator who is also a member of IAF (International Association of Facilitation). I asked if it’s alright when I share the situations and feedback with you. (S)He agreed. Case “Today when I was delivering … Continue reading →

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Planning and the toolmaker metaphor

Posted on 2018/01/12 by Lelie Jan

Again, I answered some questions on facilitating. About “keeping plans alive”. Plans (intentionally no ,) like communicating, are processes. I’ve always abided with the saying by Montgomery: “plans are nothing, planning is everything“. Planning is not about a plan, just … Continue reading →

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