What Does It Mean to Trust the Process?
Trust me, I’m a doctor. We’ve all heard this phrase before and have possibly applied its essence to our work. In the game I play…
Trust me, I’m a doctor. We’ve all heard this phrase before and have possibly applied its essence to our work. In the game I play…
Trust me, I’m a doctor. We’ve all heard this phrase before and have possibly applied its essence to our work. In the game I play…
A few weeks ago I wrote about the difference between someone who plans on the run and another who strictly follows an agenda they developed…
During my recent trip to the United States, I had the opportunity to spend a few days with the good folks at Paradigm Shift, particularly…
Here’s another jewel of wisdom that landed with a thump last week from my executive coach… Isolation is a growth killer – it keeps you…
Some years ago, the Partnership for 21st Century Education* conducted a meta-analysis of all of the research that had been published that focused on the…
This week, we turn to a common problem many leaders encounter when working with large groups. As recently described by a playmeo member: How can…
Sitting in an airplane for a couple of days is the kind of motivation (and space) I crave to write. And in the past 2…
Are you the sort of leader who follows their gut and delivers what you think your group needs in the moment, or do you prefer…
The word ‘utopia’ conjures many things in many places. I know it’s been referred to occasionally in training workshops I have delivered over the years…
While I’m not a big fan of the phrase ‘brain breaks’ they are a powerful way to energise your group and refresh their attention. Brain…
Oooo, I love this question. It strikes at the heart of an effective debrief or reflection session. A participant at a recent training asked me… Is…
A senior university lecturer reached out to me recently to ask a thoughtful question: What curriculum must be presented at a minimum to develop the…
One of the most powerful things an educator can do to help their groups succeed is to create a safe, welcoming environment in which their…
At first glance, the words childlike and childish may look like they are saying the same thing. But they are not. Such is the power…
Two weeks ago, I shared links to a bunch of useful articles that would help many educators prepare themselves and their students for the return-to-school…
Okay, now that I have your attention, I’m not saying that interactive group games & activities don’t work. My point is – don’t fall into…
Almost like clockwork, as the northern hemisphere wakes up from a long, lazy summer, I notice a big jump in user enquiries, not to mention…
I’ve been in this game for 33+ years. In the early stages of my career, I could only point to anecdotal evidence that building stronger…
From the outside looking in, it would appear to most people that many experiential programs featuring activities such as icebreakers, energisers, trust exercises and teambuilding…
As I often say, too much fun is never enough. I also believe you can never have too many activity ideas or tools to invite…
Have you noticed that it’s not until you ask a group to form a circle that you get a real sense of how large your…
The good people at the Institute for Experiential Learning interviewed me a few months back, and the episode has now been published as a part…
This post is the fourth & final instalment of articles designed to help you effectively lead large group programs. What’s So Special About Large Groups?…
This post is the third of four articles designed to help you effectively lead large group programs. What’s So Special About Large Groups? Essential Tips…