-- Lunchtime meeting! --
What do you do when you’re facilitating a meeting and the client or the group springs something unexpected on you?
Has your client ever changed the agenda in mid-course? How do you handle that?
So many of us have had this experience – it’s part of being a facilitator! We need to hone our skills to be prepared – to not freak out, to stay centered and to respond with poise.
In this unique program, we will hear a few scenarios from the presenters, up to the “cliffhanging” moment. Then, we’ll break into groups and discuss what we would do in their shoes, and how our background and experience influence our choice of interventions. Then we’ll hear what really happened and what the presenters learned from the situation – as well as what lessons we can take away from their experience. Thank goodness it was them and not us! (smile)
Here are some participants’ takeaways from previous programs:
It is incredibly valuable to have people reflect on the things they notice about "their" responses--with no sense of rightness--and hear from others.
I realized the option to stand back for a moment before reacting, and trying to fix something that may not need fixing.
The format and structure was quite conducive to shared learning.
Another amazing evening. Thank you so much for your skill at creating the container for this lovely group of facilitators to learn from each other.
Learning Objectives
Learn from other consultants and facilitators how to deal with unexpected changes
Gain insight into your reflexive reactions and surface your assumptions about “appropriate” reactions
Learn from each other some strategies for staying present in the midst of confusion.
Audience
Anyone who consults with clients, teams or groups will benefit from participating.
About your Facilitator: Abby Yanow has been an Executive Coach and an Organizational Development consultant for 20 years. She has coached physician leaders and nurse managers, as well as managers and executive directors in non-profit, education and state government - working with them on interpersonal skills, leading change and increasing their influence. Abby also helps leadership teams increase their capability to engage in difficult conversations. Abby is the President of the Boston Facilitators Roundtable, which is a professional association of 300+ OD consultants and coaches.
11:45 - 12:00 pm: Join Zoom Meeting
12:00 - 1:30 pm: Training
Please be aware that our trainings could be recorded or photographed.
"PNODN" is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
PO Box 46107, Seattle, WA 98146
