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Facilitation Skills | August 22, 2024

Boost Your Facilitation Skills in Training with Online Courses

Unlock your team’s potential with improved facilitation skills at your own pace through online courses. As workplaces shift to remote setups, effective communication and collaboration are vital. Online courses offer flexibility, access to current content, and personalized learning, enhancing your facilitation abilities. Learn key skills like conflict resolution, engagement techniques, and strategic planning to drive successful team outcomes. Voltage Control’s Professional Facilitation Certification empowers professionals with practical tools for real-world application. Join our community and transform your leadership approach today.

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Podcast | August 20, 2024

How Can Facilitation Transform Leadership in Times of Change?

In this episode of the Facilitation Lab podcast, host Douglas Ferguson converses with Nathan Hughes, COO and co-founder of Detroit Labs. Nathan shares his journey from a technology-focused career to embracing facilitation and leadership. He discusses the pivotal role of facilitation in managing teams, especially during crises like the pandemic. Nathan highlights the importance of practice in low-stakes environments to build facilitation skills and emphasizes the need for trust and connection within teams. He also offers advice for technology leaders transitioning into management, stressing the value of redefining success and maintaining personal creative outlets.

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Meeting Culture | August 13, 2024

Interactive Facilitation Training: Using Role-Playing and Simulations

Unlock the power of interactive facilitation training with role-playing and simulations. This hands-on approach transforms traditional learning by actively engaging participants, boosting retention, and providing real-world applications. In this post, we explore the benefits of these dynamic methods, including enhanced engagement, immediate feedback, and the ability to tackle real-life challenges. Whether you're a facilitator or a professional seeking to upskill, discover how these innovative techniques can revolutionize your training sessions and prepare you for today's workplace demands.

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Meeting Culture | August 6, 2024

The Future of Facilitation Training: Trends and Innovations

Facilitation training is rapidly evolving due to technological advancements and shifting workplace dynamics. At Voltage Control, we recognize the critical need for facilitators who can bridge geographical and cultural divides in a remote-first world. Our programs integrate cutting-edge technologies like VR, AR, AI, and ML, offering personalized and immersive training experiences. Emphasizing soft skills, certification, and hybrid learning models, we prepare facilitators to lead with confidence and agility. Explore the trends shaping the future of facilitation and join our community to stay ahead in this dynamic field.

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Podcast | June 14, 2024

How Observation and Play Enhance Your Facilitation Style

In this episode of the Facilitation Lab podcast, host Douglas Ferguson speaks with Julie Baeb, a Senior Consultant at Team Works. Julie shares her diverse career journey from advertising to architecture and eventually education, where she developed a STEM enrichment program. They discuss pivotal moments in Julie's facilitation career, including a transformative professional development session and a human-centered design retreat she led for school administrators. Julie emphasizes the importance of icebreakers, observation, and incorporating play and movement into sessions to foster engagement and psychological safety. The episode highlights Julie's commitment to building strong, connected teams through thoughtful facilitation.

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Facilitation Skills | June 12, 2024

Inclusive Facilitated Sessions: Strategies for Participation

Facilitated sessions are vital for organizational success, focusing on creating inclusive and participatory environments. This article delves into strategies for fostering such spaces, benefiting seasoned facilitators and newcomers alike. Inclusivity ensures respect for all participants, enhancing discussions with diverse perspectives, leading to innovative solutions and better decision-making. Participation engages everyone, fostering a sense of belonging, higher morale, and stronger team dynamics. Despite potential barriers like implicit bias and dominance of vocal participants, strategies such as clear ground rules, empathy exercises, and technology use can help. Implementing these tactics leads to more effective, inclusive facilitated sessions.

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Collaborative Leadership | June 7, 2024

Enhancing Collaborative Leadership through Mentoring & Coaching

Mentoring and coaching are essential for cultivating collaborative leadership in modern organizations. They help leaders navigate complex, interconnected business environments by fostering teamwork, open communication, and shared decision-making. A study by the American Management Association found that organizations with strong coaching cultures saw 62% higher median revenue. Mentoring shares valuable skills and builds trust, while coaching enhances strategic thinking and conflict resolution. These practices are crucial for remote and hybrid teams, improving communication, cohesion, and project management. Integrating mentoring and coaching into leadership development programs boosts productivity, well-being, and overall organizational success.

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Leadership | June 3, 2024

The Crucial Role of Emotional Intelligence and Empathy in Modern Leadership

Emotional intelligence (EI) and empathy are crucial for effective leadership in modern business. EI involves perceiving, evaluating, and responding to emotions, with key components such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Leaders with high EI excel in decision-making, team management, and conflict resolution. Empathy, a core aspect of EI, builds trust and psychological safety, enhancing job performance. Authentic leadership, driven by EI, fosters genuine connections, collaboration, and a cohesive work environment. Developing EI and empathy through self-reflection, active listening, and feedback is essential. Leaders like Satya Nadella demonstrate EI's impact on organizational success. Balancing empathy with assertiveness and maintaining EI under stress are key challenges. As diversity and remote work rise, EI and empathy are vital for effective leadership, driving collaboration and employee engagement.

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Podcast | May 22, 2024

The Most Impactful Visual Tools for Facilitating Team Alignment

In this episode of the Facilitation Lab podcast, Douglas Ferguson talks with Jim Kalbach, Chief Evangelist at MURAL and author, about his facilitation journey and expertise in mapping. Jim shares a pivotal experience leading a workshop at LexisNexis and how it propelled his career. He discusses the influence of room setup on collaboration, the power of visual maps for team alignment, and his interest in Wardley maps. Jim also reflects on the evolution of facilitation with technology, the shift to remote workshops, and the future of facilitation as a widespread skill. The episode emphasizes the transformative role of facilitation and visual tools in improving group collaboration.

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