Discover how to plan and facilitate a successful blockchain conference with insights from Voltage Control’s work on the historic Cardano Constitutional Convention. Over two years and 63 workshops in 50 countries, facilitators guided the Cardano community through drafting and ratifying its groundbreaking constitution—culminating in global events in Nairobi, Buenos Aires, and online. This case study reveals strategies for building agendas, selecting facilitators, fostering networking, and creating inclusive environments for blockchain, crypto, and Web3 events. Learn practical tips for planning summits, workshops, and conferences that inspire collaboration, drive innovation, and strengthen decentralized communities in 2025 and beyond.
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From leading student adventures to facilitating global workshops, Chris Federer’s journey shows how facilitation is often discovered through exploration, not a straight path. In this alumni story, Chris shares how design thinking, community, and practice shaped his evolution into a professional facilitator. Discover insights on leadership, collaboration, and the winding road to a career in facilitation.
In this episode of the Facilitation Lab podcast, host Douglas Ferguson speaks with facilitation experts Tammy Shubat and Robin Cory, both Voltage Control certification alumni. Tammy shares her journey from leadership to facilitation, focusing on relationship-building and creating safe spaces for bold participation. Robin discusses her facilitation approach, inspired by Tammy, and emphasizes thoughtful session design to foster engagement and creativity. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities in the nonprofit sector, highlighting the importance of collaboration, purposeful gatherings, and centering relationships to drive meaningful change within mission-driven organizations.
Cardano’s groundbreaking shift to community-led on-chain governance shows how facilitation can power global collaboration. With workshops across 50+ countries, Voltage Control facilitators ensured every voice was heard, leading to the ratification of the Cardano Constitution. Explore how blockchain, decentralization, and facilitation intersect—and what this means for the future of Web3, governance, and beyond.
In "Holding Space, Finding Self," Voltage Control alum Tahira Bharmal shares her journey through facilitation, culture, and connection. From her early corporate days in the UAE to discovering the transformative power of holding space, Tahira reflects on mentorship, cross-cultural lessons, and how facilitation has shaped her life and work. A story of growth, purpose, and the magic of creating space for meaningful conversations.
As seasons shift, so do our rhythms—at work, in families, and within ourselves. In The Season of Transitions: Don’t Just Return—Re-Imagine, we explore how leaders and facilitators can turn thresholds into opportunities for purpose and renewal. Discover how to use Liberating Structures’ Purpose-to-Practice (P2P) to move from inspiration to aligned action, create meaningful rituals, and design small shifts that build lasting momentum for teams and organizations.
Cardano made blockchain history by ratifying its first community-led constitution through a five-month global facilitation process led by Voltage Control. Over 1,400 participants from 50 countries shaped the document via workshops, synthesis sessions, and a historic Constitutional Convention. This unprecedented collaboration sets a blueprint for decentralized governance, Web3 innovation, and large-scale, multilingual facilitation.
Discover how Marco Monterzino went from luxury product designer to rural facilitator, using design thinking and facilitation to drive organizational resilience and change. From ST Dupont to Innovate UK and now Voltage Control, Marco’s journey explores purpose, collaboration, and the power of facilitation to unlock innovation across sectors.
In this episode of the Facilitation Lab podcast, host Douglas Ferguson engages with Charles Hoskinson, CEO of Input I Output and Co-Founder of Cardano. They delve into themes of facilitation, collaboration, and governance, particularly focusing on Charles's work in developing a decentralized governance model for Cardano. Charles shares insights from facilitating workshops across 50 countries to draft Cardano's constitution, emphasizing the importance of communication, trust, and consensus-building. The conversation also explores the impact of historical governance models and modern organizational design on decentralized systems, offering valuable lessons for fostering innovation and collaboration in diverse groups.
Discover how facilitator Erin Warner reclaimed her voice and transformed her leadership trainings by embracing participatory methods and authentic space-making. From Italy to Austin, explore how facilitation helped her build deeper connections, lead with purpose, and spark transformation in every room.