Team Leadership Tips: Establishing Ground Rules for Teams

Establishing ground rules before embarking on team projects is a pivotal first step for any team leader regardless of the project or scope.  It builds the foundation for harmonious and productive team accomplishments. When ground rules are clearly defined at the outset, they act as a compass that guides the team’s interactions and decision-making processes. […]

Why it is important for Managers to understand the benefits of Facilitation Management

In today’s business world, facilitation management and the ability to facilitate effectively are more critical than ever. This is because businesses are now more global and interconnected than ever before. This means that there are more opportunities for collaboration and more potential for conflict. An effective facilitator can help a group of people reach a […]

Are You An Effective Facilitator?  Take Heed! (Part 2 of 2)

Last week I introduced  some of the roles and responsibilities of an effective facilitator.  Then we began exploring skills and activities that are required.  There are five more skills worth discussing. PROPER TIMEKEEPING I can’t emphasize this enough.  Keeping tabs on the time it takes to accomplish each task, does wonders for the group’s momentum.  […]

Are You An Effective Facilitator?  Take Heed! (Part 1 of 2)

Facilitating is hard. If you are contemplating becoming an effective facilitator, there are a few things to think about. And that’s putting it lightly.  Think of all the meetings you’ve had where you felt nothing got done. Or those group huddles where people argued needlessly.  How about those instances where decision-making dragged on for weeks […]