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Case Study | September 17, 2025

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) thrive on active participation, yet sustaining engagement remains a challenge. This article explores how DAOs and blockchain communities like Cardano successfully foster long-term member involvement through facilitation, transparency, and effective tokenomics. From addressing voter apathy and the “free rider problem” to implementing fair token distribution, incentives, and alternative governance models, the post outlines strategies that strengthen decentralized decision-making. Highlighting real-world examples like the Cardano Constitutional Convention, it shows how dedicated facilitation can transform governance into an inclusive, collaborative process.

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Facilitation | September 15, 2025

As summer shifts into fall, we often feel pulled back into “serious mode.” But play isn’t the opposite of work—it’s the fuel for it. In this blog, we explore how facilitators and leaders can integrate playful practices into meetings to spark creativity, lower resistance, and unlock momentum for deeper collaboration. From Squiggle Birds to remixing classics like Altitude, playful micro-moves open space for discovery, clarity, and shared meaning. Whether you’re exploring new rituals, navigating change, or building team trust, purposeful play transforms how groups connect, experiment, and achieve serious outcomes together.

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Case Study | September 10, 2025

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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Podcast | August 28, 2025

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.

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Podcast | August 4, 2025

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.

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Podcast | July 10, 2025

In this episode of the Facilitation Lab podcast, host Douglas Ferguson interviews Emilia Åström, facilitator at Howspace and co-creator of "Perspectives." Emilia shares her journey from competitive advertising to collaborative facilitation, inspired by her experience at Hyper Island. They discuss the transformative power of facilitation in fostering inclusive, innovative group dynamics and how structured methods like design thinking enhance leadership and learning. Emilia also highlights the impact of digital tools and AI in large-scale facilitation and emphasizes facilitation as a mindset that enriches both professional and personal growth.

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Facilitation | July 7, 2025

Explore the power of edges in facilitation and leadership. This blog introduces Troika Consulting and five transformative prompts—Explore the Unknown, Disrupt Patterns, Generate Dialogue, Embrace Tension, and Steward Emergence—designed to help you navigate thresholds in your work. Discover how edges spark growth, challenge assumptions, and unlock new ways of thinking.

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Podcast | June 25, 2025

In this episode, Douglas Ferguson chats with Varsha Prasad of IdeaCompass about her journey in facilitation and entrepreneurship. Varsha shares lessons from her first design thinking workshop, the role of mentorship, and the importance of community. She offers insights on navigating cultural differences, fostering engagement, and inspiring creativity through structured reflection and innovation.

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Facilitation | June 17, 2025

Discover why facilitation is a dynamic practice, not a fixed playbook. This blog explores a competency-based approach that prioritizes growth, adaptability, and purpose over rigid methods. Learn how five core facilitation competencies—Purpose, Inclusive, Clarity, Crafted, and Adaptive—can guide intentional development and lasting impact.

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Explore highlights from the Facilitation Lab Summit 2025, where eight expert facilitators led hands-on sessions on trust, storytelling, behavior design, coaching, nonverbal communication, and more. Centered on the theme of Practice, this year’s summit offered practical tools, powerful insights, and real-time applications to help facilitators grow their craft. Dive into the full recap to revisit the sessions and keep your facilitation skills sharp.