Presentation Tips
How to Run a Role Play Deep Dive at Your Forum
One powerful Deep Dive option is the Role Play Deep Dive which is particularly useful for tackling challenging situations. This process allows presenters to practice ...
Moderator/Facilitation Tips
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 ...
Moderator/Facilitation Tips
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 ...
Forum Overview
Launching a New Forum: A 5-Meeting Process
Imagine transforming a group of strangers into a cohesive, self-functioning team in just five months. That’s precisely what I do with my Forum Launch Process. ...
Goal Setting Tips
Structure for Goals Accountability Meeting
A great way to increase the effectiveness of the Goals/Aims section of a Forum meeting is to set up accountability partners who meet between meetings. ...
Parking Lot Tips
ReThinking Forum Roles With A.I.
It’s always struck me as odd that executives take on roles like Parking Lot Keeper, Treasurer, Retreat Coordinator, and Timekeeper in forums—roles they’d typically delegate ...
Activities
Raising Leaders: How to Cultivate Leadership Qualities in Your Children
You probably didn’t grow up with wealthy parents. You probably didn’t grow up with the ability to buy everything you wanted. You probably didn’t grow ...
Activities
The P&L Audit
P&L statements are like the fortune cookies of business owners. Everyone has one, and the more you crack it open, the more insights you uncover. ...
Presentation Tips
How To Run A Roundtable Discussion Deep Dive
From my prior post on how the Deep Dive section of the meeting can be run, one option is to have a roundtable discussion. The ...
Moderator/Facilitation Tips
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 ...