Retreats
Should We Hire a Retreat Planner For Our Retreat?
The last time my group went on a retreat to NOLA, the member in charge of the retreat sent us a 90-page PDF filled with ...
Retreats
Should We Hire a Facilitator For Our Retreat?
Every Forum I’ve been a part of was lucky enough to have at least one trained/professional facilitator in the group. On retreats, we’d often run ...
Retreats
Retreat Planning Template
As I’ve mentioned prior, an amazing retreat doesn’t just happen; it’s well planned ahead of time. That’s why every Forum should have a dedicated person ...
Retreats
Six Elements Of An Amazing Retreat
Retreats are a critical part of a forum’s long-term health because deep emotional bonds are built through shared experiences and physical time together during retreats. ...
Forum Overview
Yearly Forum Check-Ups
During a recent test drive of a Tesla Model Y, I asked the salesperson about the required maintenance to keep all the systems running. He ...
Goal Setting Tips
2021 Forum Goals Planning Process
As we round into the final month of 2020, most Forums should use this time to build goals for the following year. The goals planning ...
Activities
ACTIVITY – “I See, You See, We See”
One reason conflict arises between people is because there is a lack of alignment between how they see themselves and how others see them. Forums ...
Coaching Tips
A Metaphor For Coaching
Coaching is like walking on a city street. The presenter might think that the street they are on now is the core challenge, but your ...
Forum Overview
Picking New Forum Members
Even though some legendary Forums have been together for decades, the reality is that most Forums have a consistent flow of members leaving and joining. ...
Moderator/Facilitation Tips
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 ...