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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…
Whether you're leading your first team meeting or contributing to a high-stakes virtual meeting, knowing how to participate in meetings effectively is crucial. This guide offers actionable strategies for first-time managers, from building psychological safety and using structured brainstorming to mastering facilitation skills and taking notes during meetings. Learn how to drive better meeting outcomes, moderate conflict, and support your team’s objectives with confidence.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills are the foundation of effective leadership—especially for first-time managers. Learn how active listening, emotional intelligence, and collaborative thinking can help you resolve conflict, build trust, and lead with clarity. From root cause analysis to ethical decision-making, these tools will support your growth and elevate your team’s performance.
From stage to seminar, Christy Rotman shares how a career in professional dance evolved into purposeful facilitation and academic coaching at UVA. Mentoring interns, graduate study in counseling, and years supporting first-year students led her to Voltage Control’s Facilitation Certification, where a diverse cohort and tools grounded in purpose (inspired by Priya Parker) transformed her practice. Today she designs engaging workshops on growth mindset and the science of learning, leads accountability groups, and coaches one-on-one—confidently calling herself a facilitator who builds community, clarity, and student success.
Discover how AI teaming comes alive on the Miro canvas. At Canvas 2025, Voltage Control and Miro unveil AI Flows and Sidekicks that put AI inside the circle—listening, synthesizing, and acting with your team in real time. Turn briefs and research into shared artifacts in minutes with Instant Prototyping, then invite Sidekicks like the Challenger, Synthesizer, Optimist, Historian, Sketcher, and Co-Facilitator to surface risks, connect patterns, and guide process. Grounded in facilitation, this approach accelerates alignment, boosts engagement, and makes collaboration more transparent, inclusive, and human.
In this post, we show how AI Teammates and one-click Miro AI Flows turn research into decisions fast—on the canvas, in the room. Forget solo AI hacks; Sidekicks, templates, and consent-based iteration create shared momentum for facilitators and product leaders. See Instant Prototyping in action: generate insights, flows, and screen requirements in minutes, then review, remix, and rerun with evidence in view. We’re Platinum Sponsors at Miro Canvas and rolling these tools into the Miroverse soon—join the waitlist to bring practical, team-level AI to your workshops.
Creating a high-performing team goes beyond meeting deadlines—it’s about building a culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and purpose. For new managers, motivating employees and fostering team cohesion can be challenging but entirely achievable with the right mindset and tools. From easy team building activities like scavenger hunts and virtual escape rooms to consistent recognition and inclusive practices, this guide offers practical strategies to help you inspire your team and build strong, lasting connections—whether you’re leading in-person, hybrid, or remote teams.