I have a client that I'm facilitating a 2 day planning workshop for. We ran an initial co-design session online last night to get an idea of the context and priorities. The team feels disjointed and like they aren't going anywhere. There is a lack of practical leadership and people are feeling bogged down in admin and meetings that don't get progress. Their board chair stated "We need better personal relationships so we can discuss without getting upset" They feel like the team creates extra work instead of creating efficiencies and a supportive environment. (folks are working locally and this team is a regional approach which is additional to their core work - locally things are great, regionally not so much) Project clarity is required, role clarity is required and a hearty amount of team / trust building. I'd love to hear from the hive mind how you might approach something like this and what tried and tested activities you might use in this situation to get the team on track and moving the dial in the things that matter. Thanks in advance.

I have facilitated a gazillion virtual workshops over the past four years, but this past Friday I ran my first day-long in-person workshop since February 2020. A team from NYC traveled to my wonderful neighborhood in CT and we had a glorious event and I have been texting with my thrilled client this morning. Phew! It feels like such a huge relief. I wanted to share my celebration with my fellow facilitators. 🙏🏽💙

Anyone have any programs or apps they use for taking meeting minutes? looking for a easy to use app or program for taking notes from multiple people.

Hi, Can someone share some ideas on how to approach the following? This is an online virtual class. 1. What are the good approaches to seeking Corporate learners to interact in a virtual class? Adult learners are not switching on their cameras. Unsure whether they are behind the screen or not. Seek different ways (polls, asking direct Q&A) to engage the learners, but there is no response. 2. The video conference tool was disabled in the breakout room cos it affected the attendance API. So how can the learners do group discussions to learn and interact? It is quite tiring for the trainers/ facilitators to do a 1-way communication. Please help me if there is/are any similar exercises, approaches, methods etc. Appreciate so much in advance.

What is everyone's Conflict Resolution strategy if someone in your meeting gets out of line, but you want to be respectful the best way you can? if that makes any sense.