Category Archives: Meeting design

Models muddling models

Posted on 2021/01/06 by Lelie Jan

For the man with a model, every problem can be solved. Be aware of problems the model cannot solve. Ignore the model, not the man. Harish Jose notes that any model will stop being a model, because it’s no longer … Continue reading →

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Who is afraid of a facilitator?

Posted on 2020/02/07 by Lelie Jan

A tweet by Joyce Matthews, reminded me of our check list in our compilation of 24 cases of facilitation. We adapted a questionnaire by Sandy Schumann, compiler of the IAF Handbook of Group Facilitation. It’s in our book Diverging Conversations … Continue reading →

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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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