Community Development Tools and “Buy-in” Culture

There it was again. “This has shaped up well. Now we just need to get buy-in from the users.” Hearing these words at a recent meeting reminded me of how I’ve heard this sentiment several times in several settings. It can be (and has been, in my experience) expressed a few different ways, but it […]

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From war to family quarrels: reflecting on the gift of conflict resolution skills

From war to family quarrels: reflecting on the gift of conflict resolution skills

The world we live in is full of conflicts, large and small, from war to a quarrel in the family. Facing a ...

Appreciative Accountability to Support Solid Implementation

Appreciative Accountability to Support Solid Implementation

Accountability is addressed in an appreciative way by setting up follow-up sessions to share progress ...

Developing Consensus Using the Consensus Workshop Method

Developing Consensus Using the Consensus Workshop Method

Some years ago, I was facilitating a community consensus workshop on “What are elements of successful p ...

A Fascinating Interview about ORID
facilitation / focused conversation / ORID / ToP methods

A Fascinating Interview about ORID

The ORID Method for Structured Conversation Robin Parsons, an ICA Associate, was recently interviewed ...

A Variety of ToP Approaches
facilitation approaches / ToP approach / ToP Tools

A Variety of ToP Approaches

“If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” Not every group needs the same approach! ...

Making Sense of Underlying Issues
root causes / root issues

Making Sense of Underlying Issues

IAF Competency D2: Facilitate Group Self-Awareness About its Task: Making Sense of Underlying Issues ...

Certified ToP Facilitators certified by ICA Associates Inc.
Certified ToP Facilitators / CTF

Certified ToP Facilitators certified by ICA Associates Inc.

Facilitators Certified by ICA Associates Canada 1. Phil Aldrich – Vancouver, British Colombia 2. Er ...

Symphony Session Planning Tool To Enhance Meeting Flow
session plan / symphony

Symphony Session Planning Tool To Enhance Meeting Flow

In order to know where your group is in the flow of its journey toward its aims, it is helpful to have at ...

IAF Competency D2: Vary the Pace of Activities According to Group Needs
pace

IAF Competency D2: Vary the Pace of Activities According to Group Needs

IAF Competency D2: Facilitate Group Self-Awareness about its task Vary the pace of activities according ...