In this podcast episode, Douglas welcomes Tim Creasy, the Chief Innovation Officer at Prosci, to discuss the field of change management. Tim shares his origin story and how he became interested in understanding human systems and implementing change at scale. They discuss the intersection of economics and political science, the concept of systems thinking, and the potential impact of generative AI on creativity.
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.
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.
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.
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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The power of the facilitative process lies in our ability to empower others. Defining leadership through facilitation is the key to creating radical change.
If you're considering asking your boss to cover the cost of professional facilitation development, and the Facilitation Certification program at Voltage Control seems like a good fit, it's essential to do your homework beforehand.
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