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Facilitation | July 23, 2024

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.

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Podcast | June 14, 2024

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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Alumni Stories | June 7, 2024

Nate Hughes, a technology executive, discovered the transformative power of facilitation through his evolving leadership role at Detroit Labs. Initially subtle, his facilitation skills became essential as he transitioned from individual contributor to engineering leader. Recognizing the need for structured development, Hughes pursued formal training, including systems like Crucial Conversations™ and Getting Things Done™. His journey led him to Voltage Control’s certification program, profoundly shifting his approach to leadership and collaboration. Embracing facilitation unlocked his team's potential, fostering innovation and empowerment. Hughes now champions facilitation, aiming to drive meaningful change within his organization and beyond.