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Feedback plays a crucial role in shaping workplace culture, employee development, and learning processes. A strong feedback culture fosters interpersonal skills, enhances motivation, and drives continuous learning. This article explores effective approaches to feedback, its effects on student learning, workplace dynamics, and the impact of feedback on motivation. Learn how to create a meaningful, high-information feedback environment for sustainable professional growth.
In professional development, the principles of practice and feedback are vital. Much like athletes and musicians refine their skills through rehearsal and critique, professionals must engage in deliberate practice and seek feedback to master their craft. This blog post explores these elements, providing insights and strategies to foster growth and success in the workplace. Facilitators, in particular, need ongoing practice and feedback to enhance their skills. Structured practice opportunities and feedback loops help identify strengths and areas for improvement. Embracing a growth mindset is essential, as it encourages seeking feedback and viewing challenges as learning opportunities. In professional settings, practice often gets neglected, overshadowed by the expectation to perform flawlessly. To foster growth, professionals need environments where they can safely practice and receive feedback, similar to athletes rehearsing before a performance.
Meetings are nothing without the participation of its attendees. No matter how incredible a facilitator may be, a meeting will not be successful without the…
I first learned about the Google SPRINT framework in early 2017 from Matt Randall, the founder of Twyla. Google Ventures (GV) funded Twyla’s series A…
Shannon Hart traces a 30-year journey from writing procedural binders to designing human-centered learning and facilitation experiences. After discovering accelerated learning, playful simulations, and the power of “the container,” she moved from teaching content to helping teams collaborate, decide, and connect—often virtually across time zones using tools like Mural, SessionLab, and ChatGPT. Voltage Control’s Facilitation Certification (Foundations and Master) became the jolt that helped her name her craft as “bridging structure and heart,” build a portfolio and website, strengthen boundaries, and bring ritual, equity, and courage into every room she leads.
The future of AI product management is rapidly unfolding as artificial intelligence transforms industries. AI Product Managers must blend product sense, data science skills, and ethical oversight to thrive. From building AI-powered software products to guiding empowered team product management, this role demands agility, innovation, and a strong grasp of regulatory, ethical, and bias considerations that shape responsible AI systems.
From middle-school tower challenges to large-scale light installations and systems-change workshops, Voltage Control alum Chris Lunney shares how facilitation became the bridge between art, strategy, and collective action. He traces his path through product design, experiential art, and innovation consulting to founding Togethering, a facilitation practice that helps teams sense, decide, and act together. Discover how Voltage Control’s Facilitation Certification and Master Certification helped him turn lifelong curiosity into a grounded craft for guiding groups through ambiguity, conflict, and change.
Tech leader Brian Buck shares how he shifted from being “the smartest person in the room” to designing rooms that are smart together. In this Voltage Control Facilitation Certification alumni story, he explains how bridging tech and business, embracing professional facilitation, and learning to trust the room helped him lead enterprise-level transformation, build psychological safety, and amplify others—especially in an AI-enabled world.
In this episode of the Facilitation Lab podcast, host Douglas Ferguson interviews Sophie Bujold of Cliqueworthy. Sophie shares how her early experiences in MIRC chat rooms shaped her approach to building human-centered, connected communities. They discuss the importance of trust, generosity, and adaptability in online spaces, as well as Sophie’s journey from digital explorer to expert facilitator. Sophie reflects on lessons learned, balancing structure with emergent conversations, and her impact on social causes, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The episode highlights the enduring power of technology and facilitation to foster authentic connection and belonging.
Data & AI Product Management is at the forefront of digital innovation, combining big data, AI systems, and strategic leadership to shape the future of product development. From managing Data Privacy Laws to leveraging Deep Learning and Machine Learning Initiatives, product managers are now tasked with building intelligent products that balance user experience, compliance, and competitive advantage.