Ideas and tips to get along and get stuff done------------ ---November 22, 2022

When a meeting is "facilitated" it basically means that a neutral person is in charge of the process, and this person does things to help all voices be heard and help the group be efficient.

The facilitator manages the process so participants can focus on the substance. And when this happens, processes go better and substantive outcomes are more creative.

For more on the theory search FACILITATION at my website.

And I believe that facilitation can be learned. Just like with other processes such as building a house or cooking a meal, there are right and wrong ways to do things with groups. Sequencing matters. And there is a body a knowledge about what works and what doesn't. There are proven principles and techniques.

If you would like to contribute to your team or your company or your government more effectively, perhaps you should step into more facilitation. The world needs facilitators to help the rest of us be more peaceful and productive.

I often profile training opportunities on my social media channels.

Here's one of my favorites: Leadership Strategies.

To the right is just one month of their training calendar.

Led by Michael Wilkinson of Atlanta - who I met and was inspired by several years ago at a conference - this company offers terrific on-line and in-person training on meeting facilitation. Check them out.

Last year MaineCF funded grants across the state that totaled $1.3 million and donors with advised funds recommended an additional $509,000 in grants.

This grassroots program supports projects and nonprofit organizations focused on making communities stronger. It provides funds for new and expanding projects as well as general support for ongoing projects and operational needs.

Learn all about it here. Free info session on December 13, registration required.

It has links for local shopping, environmental shopping, social fairness shopping, and even alternatives to shopping!

Thanks to you and your organization for doing this Mary. Folks, check it out here.

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