A way to encourage full participation in a meeting is to allow individual contributors to get their ideas on a notepad first and then offered to the full group: Nominal Group Technique Read more →

A meeting without active discussion is unlikely to produce results. Here’s how to ensure a climate that fosters productive debate or deliberations. Read more →

Effective meetings require management of the energy flow. Doing so is like being a traffic cop. Keep the ideas flowing and participation balanced. Read more →

The facilitator role can be key to a great and effective meeting. A facilitator is responsible for a number of meeting elements that, when managed well, can bring about powerful results. Review this list of what a good facilitator does and consider how it can improve your meetings. Read more →

Meeting facilitators can have a powerful impact on meetings, making them effective and enjoyable. Why might you opt to have a facilitator? When you want to move beyond your average meeting and get better-than-average results! Read more →