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Control the Room Summit: Taylor Cone, Founder & CEO at Lightshed, speaks about how to maximize the creative output of teams in his presentation “Designing Inclusive Collaborations to Leverage Team Diversity.”
Control the Room Podcast: Douglas Ferguson speaks with Hailey Temple, Learning Experience Lead at MURAL, about injecting humanity into our meetings, widening the boundaries of your understanding, and creating spaces for all to flourish.
Voltage Control's recipe for better meeting culture: 1) Psychological safety 2) Clearly outlined procedures and expectations 3) Meetings are opportunities, not obligations
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…
Discover how family gatherings in rural Alberta shaped Bahaa Chmait's passion for facilitation and connection. From Lebanese traditions to joyful community projects and corporate work, Bahaa reflects on the power of belonging, spontaneity, and creating spaces for authentic human connection. Learn how Voltage Control's certification helped him evolve as a facilitator, sparking joy and transforming relationships. A story of vulnerability, growth, and the art of bringing people together.
Humor is a powerful yet often underutilized tool in meetings. It can break down barriers, boost creativity, reduce stress, and improve team dynamics—when used thoughtfully. Learn how humor can transform your meetings into engaging, productive sessions without crossing the line. Discover practical tips for leveraging humor effectively to foster creativity, strengthen connections, and reduce stress, while keeping inclusivity and cultural sensitivity in mind. Create a positive, collaborative environment that enhances team morale and engagement.
In this episode of the Facilitation Lab Podcast, host Douglas Ferguson converses with Tony Toto, a facilitator at the Outdoor Wisconsin Leadership School. Tony shares his journey from real estate to facilitation, emphasizing the transformative power of adventure-based team-building activities. He discusses the importance of physical and emotional safety, non-verbal communication, and the role of conversation in fostering trust and collaboration. Tony also reflects on his continuous learning process and the impact of his work on participants. The episode underscores the significance of taking risks, seeking mentorship, and the lasting benefits of experiential learning.
