Getting Their Attention
For those of you reading this who come from the education world, an attention-getting signal is nothing new. It is simply a signal to your group that it is time to quiet down and listen to instructions. In fact, even […]
Tag: transformational facilitation
The Power of Reflection
I cannot emphasize strongly enough the power of reflection. Structured reflection helps participants connect theory and information with their personal experience and make it actually usable. In fact, research in adult workplace learning shows that efforts are most effective when […]
To Schedule, or Not to Schedule a Break…
…That is the question! I am especially curious to hear your thoughts on how you schedule breaks for participants. My fear is always that once people have a chance to float away to the restroom, snacks, or their cell phones, […]
The Importance of Names
What’s in a name? One of my favorite opening discussion questions is an icebreaker that involves people sharing the story of their name with each other: the meaning, the family history, the cultural connections. Knowing and calling someone by their […]
Feeding the Mind and Body
Shortly after I moved to California, my best friend began dating a guy who was “into” food. This was a new concept to me, and, frankly, I found it unsettling. An apple was an apple. A boiled ravioli was no […]