Moderator/Facilitation Tips
Three Moderator Moves That Instantly Improve Your Forum Meetings
The worst seven seconds of any Forum meeting happen right after the moderator says, “So… who wants to go first?” I watched it unfold last ...
Moderator/Facilitation Tips
7 Smart Moves for a Seamless Moderator Transition
If your Forum doesn’t have a plan for moderator transitions, you’re not passing the baton, you’re dropping it mid-stride. I once watched a high-performing Forum ...
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Before the Bell Rings: 6 Things Every Great Forum Leader Do BEFORE Each Month
Most Forum moderators are making it up as they go, and their group can feel it. A few months ago, I asked a new Forum ...
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Purposeful Warm-up Questions
Why “Today’s Warm-Up Question Is…” Makes You Look Like an Amateur When it comes to Forum meetings, we all know the drill: kick things off ...
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3 Tricks to Keep Your Team Engaged During Virtual Forum Meetings
Let’s be honest, virtual meetings can be a battleground for attention. With the allure of multiple screens, endless notifications, and the comfy couch just a ...
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Use State Changes To Transform Your Meeting Energy from Stagnant to Stimulating
Transforming a typical forum meeting from a marathon of static engagement into a dynamic, energized event is critical for maintaining focus and participation. Traditional forum ...
Goal Setting Tips
3 AI Tools To Level Up Your Next Forum Meeting
Forum meetings are an excellent way for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals to collaborate and share their expertise. However, organizing a successful mastermind meeting can ...
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The Essential Five Forum Emails
Every Forum has a different communication rhythm between meetings. Some email and group chat frequently, which is a best practice, while others only email what ...
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The Ideal Moderator
I used to think that anyone could rotate into the moderator position for a Forum, and because of the systems I put in place, things ...
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Pre-Setting The Speaking Order
I know it sounds strange, but a lot of time and group energy is wasted in determining who goes next during a meeting. This is ...