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Guides, tips, and stories on collaborative decision-making, facilitation, and getting teams aligned.

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January 4, 2022 Facilitating more inclusive meetings for introverts

We examine useful techniques designed to make meetings more inclusive for introverts - using an agenda, keeping meetings short, exploring meeting preferences, and allocating tasks.

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January 3, 2022 The 7 secrets of productive meetings

We share the seven secrets to productive meetings. We ask if the meeting is needed. We look at how organization and ground rules increase meeting productivity. We also explore how follow-through, time limits, delegation, and commitment, help to increase meeting productivity.

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January 3, 2022 Easy ways to develop key collaboration skills

Collaboration skills are highly valued in the workplace. We look at four key collaboration skills and how you can easily develop them.

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December 23, 2021 How online brainstorming templates, tools and techniques can improve your meetings

Discover online brainstorming tools, templates, and techniques that improve meeting structure, participation, and idea quality.

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November 21, 2021 6 facilitation techniques to inspire productivity in meetings

Meetings are important, so we share our 6 top tips to help you inspire productivity and make the most of your meeting time.

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November 21, 2021 Want to facilitate an online class discussion?

We look at the importance of class discussion to the learning process and how to deliver it online.

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November 21, 2021 5 reasons why your team should start virtual brainstorming

We look at the impact of virtual brainstorming and how to do so successfully.

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November 20, 2021 Why meeting agendas are important

Learn the importance of meeting agendas: set clear objectives, keep discussions on track, save time, and drive accountable outcomes.

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November 19, 2021 The basics of Mind Mapping — what you need to know when brainstorming online.

We cover the basics of mind mapping to make it easier for you to get the most out of your brainstorming sessions.

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June 21, 2021 Keeping groupthink out and teamwork in

Learn how to avoid groupthink with proven facilitation tactics that spark diverse ideas and better decisions while boosting teamwork.

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June 19, 2021 5 ways to level up your meeting facilitation skills

Boost your meeting facilitation skills with five techniques and tools. Build confidence, engage participants, and lead outcomes that last.

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February 24, 2021 Zoom break out rooms and GroupMap for remote meetings

Run smoother workshops in Zoom using GroupMap inside breakout rooms—capture ideas, prioritize votes, and sync results back to plenary.