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Alumni Stories | July 12, 2023

Beyond The Basics

In her reflection on the Voltage Control’s Facilitation Certification program, Sandra Molinari shares her transformative journey from an experienced facilitator to a more adaptive and innovative leader. Despite her two decades of experience, Sandra recognized the drawbacks of strict adherence to agendas. The program introduced her to fresh techniques, emphasizing flexibility and the value of emergent discussions. Transitioning to the corporate sector, she applied these insights to promote team collaboration, highlighting the ever-evolving importance of facilitation in fostering meaningful connections.

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Podcast | June 28, 2023

Stamp Out Boring Workshops A Facilitator's Mission

In this episode of the Control Room podcast, Leanne Hughes, author of "The Two-Hour Workshop Blueprint," shares her secrets to designing and delivering workshops that are efficient and effective. Leanne emphasizes the importance of being purposeful and grounded as a facilitator, and discusses the concept of co-creating to achieve real collaboration.

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Facilitation | June 19, 2023

What are Facilitation Skills and Why are They Important?

Leadership is multifaceted and the lines often blur between roles, responsibilities, and core competencies. It’s a dynamic blend of vision, communication, and influence. Similar to the word strategy, it’s used more frequently than it is understood. But what if we were to reimagine leadership? In a recent conversation between Brene Brown and Adam Grant, the definition of facilitation became the focus of such a reimagination when Adam asked Brene: if the word ‘leadership’ didn’t exist, what would it be replaced with?

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Alumni Stories | May 26, 2023

Building Confidence As A Global Catalyst

Discover the transformative journey of Reshma Khan, a seasoned facilitator who navigated the realms of leadership, conflict resolution, and team effectiveness in diverse settings. From her first eye-opening experience in Zimbabwe, helping conflicted teams find common ground, to founding K’enso Consulting and becoming a certified Executive Leadership Coach, Reshma's story is a testament to the power of effective facilitation. Learn how she honed her skills and broadened her toolkit through specialized training with Voltage Control, and how her newfound techniques have garnered high praise from clients globally.

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Workshops | May 17, 2023

Workshop Supplies

In the world of workshops, success is often synonymous with preparation. As an experienced facilitator or a first-time organizer, you understand that selecting the right supplies for your upcoming workshop is not just about ticking items off a checklist. It's about creating an environment that fosters engagement, learning, and productivity. In this blog post, we delve into the critical components of a well-stocked workshop and explore how choosing the appropriate materials can make all the difference in your event's outcome. We'll provide insights, tips, and recommendations on what to include in your workshop toolkit to ensure you and your participants are equipped to excel. So, let's get started and set the stage for a memorable and fruitful workshop experience!

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Podcast | May 8, 2023

Episode 135: Clarity Without Certainty

In this episode of Control the Room, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lisa Solomon about how she felt disillusioned with how leaders were behaving after the dot com crash and wanted to understand their decision-making process when facing uncertainty and how that shaped her work. Later, Lisa explores how the disruption of AI could change the way we educate and the effect it is having on students, teachers and policymakers. We also discuss the skills that every leader should have to be successful. Listen in to reflect on what can make your meetings more generative and level up your facilitation skills.

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Facilitation | April 10, 2023

Kickstart Your Journey to Better Facilitation

Are you a leader, consultant, or trainer looking to improve your facilitation skills and create meaningful change? Our Facilitation Certification Program is designed to provide you with the practical tools and techniques to excel in your career, starting with our Portfolio Starter Template. In this post, we'll explain how this template sets the stage for your journey in our comprehensive, portfolio-based certification program.

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