Liberating Structures
Five conventional structures guide the way we organize routine interactions and how groups work together: presentations, managed discussions, open discussions, status reports and brainstorm sessions. Liberating Structures add 33 more options to the big five conventional approaches. When you feel included and engaged, do you do a better job? Do you think teams in which people work well together […]
Seeds for Change: Facilitation Tools for Meetings and Workshops
Seeds for Change has a a collection of tools that may be useful for participatory meetings and workshops. When choosing tools you might want to think about: Variety: Using a variety of techniques will help a much wider range of people engage fully in your workshop or meeting. We all vary in things like how we […]
Engaging the Public in Planning
Teri Tucker, NPS Planning & Compliance Lead (Environmental Protection Specialist) Mount Rainier National Park Washington Engaging the Public in Planning (ArcGIS Storymaps): Fryingpan Creek Bridge Replacement Project Mount Rainier National Park: Nisqually to Paradise Draft Corridor Management Plan NOTE: If you are asked to sign in to ArcGIS Online, select “cancel” to view […]
Making Meetings Work
Listen to this video as a podcast. Meetings are where we build trust, cooperation, solve problems and celebrate success. Together we plan for the future and evaluate past performance. Explore the best practices for making meetings work and consider how to translate in-person interactions to conference calls and virtual meetings. Discussion Questions: Describe a “best” […]
Managing Collaboration
Foundations for Strong Collaboration Listen to this video as a podcast. Effective collaboration requires a solid foundation. Learn about the four cornerstones of collaboration: Vision, Mission, Goals and Roles. Explore the impact of individual, interpersonal and group dynamics on the collaborative process, and why it is worth “going slow to go fast” to lay a […]
A Facilitator’s Best Practices
Listen to this video as a podcast Facilitation has been called “a state of mind and a set of skills.” When you step into the role of facilitator, your primary focus shifts from the “what” to the “how” as you take on some new responsibilities. Discussion Questions: What are some benefits of having a facilitator […]
