You may be wondering why you might choose to engage an external facilitator for your Town Hall. This BLOG, as well as being informative, will hopefully prompt you to engage my services to host a town hall for you! 1. Why You Should Consider Engaging an External Facilitator for Your Next Town Hall Town halls […]
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Townhall events are invaluable for fostering transparency, collaboration, and engagement within organizations, communities, and businesses. A well-executed townhall can strengthen relationships, provide clarity, and align participants around shared goals. However, success depends on thoughtful planning and execution. Define the Purpose and Objectives for a Successful Townhall The first step in planning a successful townhall is […]
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Given some of the challenges described in Part 1, why go through the effort and expense of holding a Townhall? Fortunately, there are some very good reasons to consider. The benefits of townhalls make them a valuable tool for organizations, communities, and businesses. Here are a dozen reasons to consider when deciding whether or not […]
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Effective townhall planning is essential for organizations seeking to convey information efficiently to a large audience. When done well, they have the potential to accelerate organizational change and transformation. When done poorly, they have the potential to cause resistance, fear, paralysis and intransigence. The belief is that townhalls increase the rate of adoption of any […]
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In today’s fast-paced business world, adaptability and innovation are critical for success. One powerful way to foster both is by encouraging employees to try something new—whether it’s learning a new skill, taking on a different project, or approaching a familiar task from a fresh perspective. Encouraging employees to step out of their comfort zones not […]
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Where Was I? It’s been three years since I last put pen to paper—or fingers to keyboard—and it feels amazing to be back. You may be wondering why I paused for so long and why now feels like the right time to return to writing. The truth is, these last few years have been a […]
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The Problem . . . There is so much misinformation in social media these days that it’s hard to differentiate fact from fiction (especially if it’s your only source of information). This makes it very difficult (virtually impossible!) to know which sources I can trust. However, I believe a bigger issue is when there is […]
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I’ve been keeping the secret of the noseflute under wraps for many years. It has only available to my corporate clients. Fortunately(?) I’ve decided to shine a light on the value it offers as a metaphor for supporting personal and organizational transformation! A couple of years ago (in a time before COVID-19–can you remember back […]
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Following are a few of the thoughts and questions I’ll be asking myself (and hopefully answering) as I think about my business transition into 2021. Perhaps you will find them interesting to reflect on, too! Apple just launched a new wireless headphone, the AirPods Max, for $779 CDN. I suspect its main competitors are the […]
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This short video is a recent rant, born of my frustration about some of the ways the Chat function is mindlessly used in Zoom Meetings. Fortunately, I think Chat can be very effective when used well. Please feel free to watch my rant or bypass it to leap ahead to consider some of my recommendations! […]
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