I'm a recovering academic who uses her insights from behavioural economics to develop methods that facilitate collaboration. In my weekly newsletter, I share the summary of my latest interview on the "workshops work" podcast along with an application of facilitation as a life and leadership skill.
Changing places changes perspectives 🦘 | Episode 258 about community-based education
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Dear Reader, I’ve returned to Europe after six weeks in Australia and I have to admit, I’m feeling that familiar post-workshop Monday feeling. Because it’s always the Monday after a workshop that will determine how successful we were in insisting sustainable change. What was it that struck a chord, that took root, and how can we ensure that we will take the first steps towards action? After my trip to Oz, it’s the same! Six weeks of inspiration, wonderful conversations, meetups, and new faces. Six weeks that actually felt like the perfect introspective workshop on me - with learning about myself, and my business. Here are some thoughts that I’m bringing back from Down Under:
What does this mean for my life in Amsterdam? How can I integrate these learnings and continue to slow down? As I adjust and ease back into the rhythm of home, I will be sure to let you know. 🎙 Meanwhile, on the podcast… Teaching students to change their attitude and find success is no mean feat, never mind long-serving senior officers in the US Air Force. Luckily, my guest this week Colonel Walt Holmes has taught both, and has designed a community-led formula for extracting the highest potential out of everyone he teaches. We explore what it takes to fundamentally shift the command and control mindset of the military, the winning format for collective community-led achievement, and the secret system to changing attitudes. Walt is a wise, spirited facilitator and it was a true privilege to speak with him in episode 258. Join us! If you are interested in learning more about community-based education, Walt encourages you to contact him here. Find out about:
🔖 Click here to download my 1-page summary of the show. Watch the unedited interview on Youtube And from Wednesday 🎧 Click here to listen to the interview 🎙 Where to find me On March 6th, I will join Group Coaching HQ and the wonderful Dominique Mas on a LinkedIn Live to discuss and share [How to] Enhance Your Group Coaching Impact with Facilitation Skills On March 13th, Thomas Lahnthaler and I host a free workshop for the Butter community on The Facilitation Spectrum – A Profession with a Place for Everyone Click here to save your spot On March 15th, I am hosting a half-day experimental and emergent workshop in Amsterdam with my dear NDB friends Yaniv Rose and Mirjam Leunissen on Moving Conversations: The Dance of Authenticity and Connection It will be small and sweet. If you wish to join us, reply to this email so that I can send you more information. 📚 Courses and growth opportunities Have you heard of the new Marketplace for Facilitation courses? I am hosting a series of Facilitation Courses with NDB members. All courses happen live and are cohort-based (which means that they are experiential and not pre-recorded). Modules are always co-facilitated by at least two experienced trainers. And in case you missed the Leadership through Facilitation course, the next cohort starts on May 7th! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead; may it be filled with joy, success, and moments of laughter. Remember, my inbox is always open for your thoughts and feedback. Take care and see you next week! Myriam --------------------- Facilitation Courses - Live, online and cohort-based for various levels of experience. |
How can we facilitate collaboration?
Dr Myriam Hadnes
I'm a recovering academic who uses her insights from behavioural economics to develop methods that facilitate collaboration. In my weekly newsletter, I share the summary of my latest interview on the "workshops work" podcast along with an application of facilitation as a life and leadership skill.
Dear Reader, Though each workshop is unique because we are dealing with humans, our role as facilitators can sometimes feel repetitive and, dare I say, even dull. A recent acquaintance of mine made a poignant observation: "As a facilitator, it's rare to improve unless collaborating." This rings true! I'd go as far as to say that trying new approaches or experimenting is equally crucial for our improvement. Both situations demand stepping out of our comfort zones, or else we risk stagnation....
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Dear Reader, Last week, I hosted a short workshop with the marvellous Thomas Lahnthaler, and the interest in the subsequent LinkedIn post was amazing - never have I received almost 30,000 impressions and over 360 reactions on a post. I think that we hit a curiosity nerve! We offered a list of facilitation styles and preferences, each on a spectrum between two extreme statements such as: “No structure, no outcome” vs “structure kills creativity” or “The niche facilitator: One method set will...