Tag Archives: effective meetings

Open Space Technology for Effective Meetings

I am organizing two meetings in the next month that will use Open Space Technology.  For one it was purposeful and for the other it simply emerged as the best method to ensure the meeting meets the needs of participants. … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Effective meetings, Uncategorized

Workshop Alert – Rosviz is back!

I am excited to announce the 3rd annual graphic facilitation workshop (aka Rosviz!) in beautiful Rossland, BC, Canada, July 18-20th, 2012. You are invited to this experiential workshop which takes place almost entirely at the drawing surface! We’ll start the … Continue reading

1 Comment

Filed under Effective meetings

Facilitation Resource Alert

Hello facilitators and non-facilitators! Where do you look for ideas, inspiration and validation when you want to design, host or facilitate a great meeting?  I have a set of people, books and weblinks that I often go to when I … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Effective meetings

DIY Wall Board for Graphic Facilitation

A few months back I posted a question on the International Forum of Visual Practitioners Linked In Group asking: Has anyone made a portable ‘wall’ (that fits into a car) to bring to meetings that don’t have great walls and … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Effective meetings

Workshop ends…community begins

It’s been 2 weeks since the Graphic Facilitation workshop ended in Rossland, B.C (July 13-15, 2011).  What have I learned that I will take with me in the future and can share with you?  Here are a few of my … Continue reading

1 Comment

Filed under Effective meetings, Uncategorized

Kick Off Graphic Jam

Hi all, This is a re-post from Social Reporter Sylvia Currie and her blog “Webbed Feet“. Thanks to Sylvia, I will be posting several links in the coming days to workshop interviews, videos, photos and blog posts! Enjoy!! Welcome sign … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Uncategorized

Online and Offline Tools for Weddings

Anyone who has organized a wedding likely knows that it can come with its fair share of stress.  As someone who often plans engaging events for others, the pressure is on for my own wedding!  I have found two tools … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Effective meetings, knowledge management, Uncategorized

Dining for Women in Rossland

    This post is to share two great things: 1. Dining for Women is a group that originated in the US to support and empower women in developing countries.  Instead of going out for dinner to a restaurant, women … Continue reading

4 Comments

Filed under Effective meetings, knowledge management, Kootenay Life, Rural development

Easing conflicts in meeting situations

Lately I have been exposed to potential meetings where conflict may arise.  At a minimum people who participate are dissatisfied or have a beef to voice.  They may have legitimate concerns and being prepared to listen and work with the conflict … Continue reading

1 Comment

Filed under Effective meetings, Uncategorized