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Last year, I was gifted an opportunity to participate in an 8-week online learning course delivered by the wonderful folks at the Institute for Experiential…
One of the most important decisions we make as group facilitators is to know at what level to pitch the challenge of any particular activity…
A question I sometimes ask of a group in the context of an interactive get-to-know-you exercise is “What is your number one pet peeve?” You…
Wow. Four weeks plus have already passed in 2023, and tomorrow is February. Were you among the millions of folks who set themselves one or…
Hey folks, welcome to the new year. It’s great to be back in the writer’s chair after a couple of weeks off. So, how was…
A conversation that was sparked during a recent 1:1 live support session focused on the importance and value of framing our group’s experiences. In the…
Many of you will be familiar with the work of Simon Sinek, leadership expert and TED Speaker. Indeed, it was his phenomenal TED Talk How…
Earlier this week, I came across the words of organisational psychologist and author Adam Grant: “Feeling unsteady is not a sign of instability. It’s often…
There’s an ancient Japanese philosophy that, I think, is particularly pertinent for many groups that are experiencing growing pains. You know, those groups that don’t…
It seems like a weird thing to say, but less is more. Counterintuitive, right? I’m sure you’ve heard this phrase before, and I think most…
Need a really simple reflection question? Try this quick, easy and surprisingly insightful technique that will invite reflection at the end of your group’s learning…
Australia has just experienced a seismic shift in our political landscape as a result of last month’s federal election. Don’t worry – this article is…
If you use group games and activities to help people connect, I’m sure that some version of the question – Why are we playing games?…
As a young student, I did okay at school. I regularly scored well on tests and the like and would come home with excellent reports….
The number one thing most teachers and trainers tell me when we discuss their most pressing problems is how difficult it is to engage their…
A colleague asked me this week: What do you do when a client asks you to share case studies to verify the effectiveness of your…
This is such a common question, I’m surprised I have not thought to share this earlier: “How can I enrol in others in the benefits…
It is so easy to tell when a group is tired and jaded of the typical form-a-circle-and-answer-a-few-questions debrief strategy. (Ugh, I think I was bored…
Students in the southern hemisphere have started coming back to school in what will be their third year impacted by the COVID19 pandemic. After a…
My friend and mentor, the late Karl Rohnke, shared a quote with me that inspired the whole trajectory of my career: “A good idea doesn’t…
If you have followed my work for a while now, you will know that there are a handful of really – I mean, really –…
This is an article about what happens when you cross facilitation with manipulation. It may sound like a joke, but it’s not – it’s what…
My nine-year-old son likes to mimic one of his favourite cartoon characters Bluey when he says “In real life?” to respond to something I have…
I am fortunate to be a part of a wonderful Mastermind Group that meets fortnightly (via Zoom) and shares a deep well of wisdom regularly…
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