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Is it just me or has 2006 flown by at warp speed? Leadership Strategies is well into our 4th quarter and activities at our new corporate headquarters are in full swing! If you haven't already done so, check out our 2007 public course schedule. Secondly, watch for a newly designed website coming in early 2007. It will be loaded with new tools and resources designed to increase productivity in your environment.
If your organization has a team of facilitators, what are you doing to assess their skills, identify gaps, and advance their competencies? Would it be helpful if there were a program you can use to assess their skills as they advanced? Be sure to take a look at the article on the Internal Facilitator Assessment Program.
Leaders will want to look at the Leadership Scorecard, a valuable tool for those who find themselves coaching leaders who see little advantage in changing from ‘business as usual’.
Most consultants understand the powerful effectiveness of a well spoken word. Having command in the area of language can mean the difference between transforming an audience with your message versus that same message flatly falling on deaf ears! This month’s guest article writer presents It's Your Voice Power, a powerful “how to” that is poised to expand your presentation prowess.
If you have ever wished you had a crystal ball to look into that could help you see and consider the future, you will want to read John Canfield’s Scenario Planning article in our strategy section.
Finally, in this age of international culture and diversity, one of our clients has a unique process for bringing different cultural diversities to the problem-solving table. Don’t miss this month’s client success story.
May this 4th quarter be masterfully joyful and productive,
Best Practice Tip for this Issue: Roles of a Facilitator
A facilitator must wear many hats in a facilitated session. Here are just a few:
Guide: The facilitator must know the steps of the process from beginning to end, and must carefully guide the participants through each phase.
Motivator: From the rousing opening statement to the closing words of cheer, the facilitator must ignite a fire within the group and keep it well lit. The facilitator must establish momentum and keep the pace.
Bridge Builder: Where other people see differences, the facilitator must find and use similarities to establish a foundation for building bridges to consensus.
Clairvoyant: Throughout the session, the facilitator must watch carefully for potential signs of strain, weariness, aggravation and disempowerment – and respond in advance to avoid dysfunctional behavior.
To learn more about these and other roles in a facilitated session, register for The Effective Facilitator course! For more details, call (800) 824-2850.
