Good meeting processes can fail when they serve the wrong purpose. We need to design participatory meetings that move beyond collecting input to creating real engagement.
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@segar.comGood meeting processes can fail when they serve the wrong purpose. We need to design participatory meetings that move beyond collecting input to creating real engagement.
@acuity.designPeople seek Space and Structure in finding and joining communities.
However, #facilitation can be a problem. It can vectorise: adding force and direction that was not sought by nascent community. They are on a rollercoaster without being asked.
@segar.comGood meeting processes can fail when they serve the wrong purpose. We need to design participatory meetings that move beyond collecting input to creating real engagement.
@iafacilitators.bsky.socialWhat can one professional connection change?
A conversation can become an exchange. An exchange can become a collaboration.
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@segar.comGood meeting processes can fail when they serve the wrong purpose. We need to design participatory meetings that move beyond collecting input to creating real engagement.
@segar.comWhat's the best way to facilitate a community discussion? Here's my answer, illustrated by a meeting that I designed and facilitated in my hometown.
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#facilitation #CommunityDiscussion #format #fishbowl #FishbowlSandwich #PairShare #assnchat
@segar.comIt's hard to take a leap and trust something you haven't experienced and don't yet understand. But sometimes it's best to change first and explain later.
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#FacilitatingChange #ChangeFirst #UnderstandLater #action #facilitation
@iafacilitators.bsky.socialFacilitation may already be part of your work, even if it isn’t your job title.
IAF membership can help you recognise the skills you’re already using, connect with a global community and find the language to name your practice.
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@pbourgau.bsky.socialNew post on #eventStormingJournal "Event Storming the Flow in 3 minutes" #eventStorming #facilitation #workflowImprovement #ddd #DomainDrivenDesign www.eventstormingjournal.com/workflow%20i...
@segar.comHow can we encourage attendees to take the risk to try something new? By having them do something new together in a safe environment.
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#facilitation #FacilitatingChange #GroupWork #safety #RiskyLearning
@segar.comGood meeting processes can fail when they serve the wrong purpose. We need to design participatory meetings that move beyond collecting input to creating real engagement.
@martingilbraith.comLast chance to enjoy a 10% discount on any of my 2026-27 @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP #facilitation training, including Oct in Barcelona, Nov in London & Dec in Brussels #ToPfacilitation martingilbraith.com/2026/09/23/n...
@segar.comGood meeting processes can fail when they serve the wrong purpose. We need to design participatory meetings that move beyond collecting input to creating real engagement.
@iafacilitators.bsky.socialEvery facilitator needs space to reflect.
What could another facilitator help you notice about your practice?
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@acuity.designGeneral offer of 90 minute #facilitation skills workshop that I’m running for local community group. A foundation of active listening and active facilitating with discussion and roleplay times.
Happy to chat about commercial or community sessions.
@segar.comSometimes, letting silence grow for a while is the right thing to do. That's why we need to become comfortable with silence at meetings.
@segar.comReasonableness is not moderation—and that insight transforms facilitation. Here are practical techniques to help groups engage reasonably, even when they disagree.
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#facilitation #meetings #reasonableness #consensus #decisionmaking #conflictresolution
@facpower.orgஇப்போது தமிழில்! #FacPower #facilitation #Tamil facpower.org/2026/10/02/%...
@segar.comThe other day, I realized that I experience good facilitative listening as meditation. It's a great practice to practice!
@segar.comA perfect description of leadership for meetings: "Leadership is helping build the structure and then protecting the space to do meaningful work."
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#meetings #EventDesign #leadership #facilitation #HaroldJarche
