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The return to work is the start of another transition in the workplace. The integration of hybrid work will require new systems and processes that focus on human connection.
Control the Room Podcast: Douglas Ferguson speaks with Rachael Green, CEO and Founder at Rach Green Cocktails, about hospitality, hybrid events, mixology, and how prioritizing fun and connection can usher in balance and harmony within your teams.
Control the Room Podcast: Douglas Ferguson speaks with Natalie Nixon, creativity strategist, author, and president of Figure 8 Thinking, about polymaths, dance, fashion, gratitude, and how wonder, structure, and grace can make a major difference in an organization when interconnected.
Control the Room Podcast: Douglas Ferguson speaks with Sarabeth Berk, Chief Creative Disruptor of More Than My Title, about the professional identity crisis that inspired her research on the hybrid professional, the increasing demand for hybrids in the job market, and how you can network to learn someone’s identity rather than their position.
The world is beginning to see glimpses of life transitioning back to “normal”; but what does the new normal look like? The forced work from…
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.
Managing team remotely can be challenging for first-time managers. This comprehensive guide explores how to lead virtual teams effectively, boost employee morale, establish communication norms, and build a productive remote culture. Learn best practices, tools, and strategies to ensure long-term engagement, legal compliance, and performance in the digital age.
Web3, blockchain, and cryptocurrency organizations thrive on collaboration, but without effective meeting facilitation, they risk falling into unproductive patterns. Skilled facilitation transforms meeting culture by improving decision-making, boosting transparency, and increasing community engagement—critical for decentralized governance and global participation. Case in point: Cardano’s Constitutional Convention, facilitated by Voltage Control, brought together over 1,400 participants across 50 countries to ratify a groundbreaking on-chain constitution. From hybrid workshops to large-scale global events, expert facilitation enables blockchain networks and crypto companies to maximize efficiency, harness diverse perspectives, and drive sustainable collaboration at scale.
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.
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.