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Christina Wodtke, author of best-selling book Radical Focus and a lecturer at Stanford University, has helped grow companies such as LinkedIn, Zynga, Yahoo, and The…
Douglas Ferguson speaks with Kai Haley, Head of UX Methods and Processes & Founder of Sprint Master Academy at Google, about Google Sprint Masters, the delicate balance between data and design, and how knowledge sharing creates resilient product teams.
Please join us for the Control the Room 2021, which will be held Feb. 2-4, 2020. You can find out more and buy tickets here. This…
This is part of the 2019 Control The Room speaker video series. Control the Room 2019 was Austin’s 1st Annual Facilitator Summit with the goal of…
Make AI a visible teammate in 2025—not a side tool. This article shows how to move AI from “nice-to-have” prompts to the operating core of your team: weaving it through meeting arcs (open, explore, decide, close), speeding decisions with AI-generated options and consent-based methods, and building trust through clear working agreements and verification habits. You’ll learn how to redesign whole workflows (not isolated tasks), create living memory that reduces churn, and prototype AI-centered rituals you can test in two weeks. Includes an AI-at-the-Center Bingo diagnostic to assess maturity and pick January experiments that boost clarity, alignment, and throughput.
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.
From stage lights to safe spaces, facilitator and storyteller Rabilyn Abalo shares how growing up in a tight-knit Filipino community, working at Philz Coffee, and navigating ambiguity at Strava shaped her facilitation superpower. In this personal reflection, she traces her journey from shy emcee to confident leader, and how Voltage Control’s Facilitation Certification, diversity scholarship, and tools like 1-2-4-All and portfolio projects helped her build psychological safety, inclusion, and shared ownership. Discover how embracing beginner’s mind, cultural roots, and community-centered leadership can transform meetings, empower teams, and turn everyday moments into spaces of belonging.
In this Facilitation Lab Podcast episode, host Douglas Ferguson interviews Grace Losada, Vice President of Learning and Development at Change Enthusiasm Global. Grace shares how her early experiences in peer counseling, athletics, and performance arts shaped her facilitation style. The conversation explores creating safe, engaging environments for learning, the importance of shared language, and the art of scaling intimacy in large groups. Grace offers insights on embracing mistakes, fostering connection, and designing impactful experiences, emphasizing playfulness and agency. The episode highlights facilitation as both an art and a science, rooted in intentionality, collaboration, and authentic human connection.
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.
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.