Workshop Kurt Lewin said, "There is nothing so practical as a good theory." A gift from pioneering family therapist Virginia Satir is a good theory about how people process change. The Satir Change Model describes the: five major stages of a change; transition between stages; effects each stage has on feelings, thinking, performance, and … [Read more...]
Obie Fernandez’s Experience
Check out the blog post, What does Quality mean to you?, Obie Fernandez, CEO of Hashrocket, wrote after participating in a workshop I led for his organization. The workshop was full of energy and fun. I hope to show portions of the video they shot of the event. Working with Obie and Hashrocket was pure delight. Obie is a first-class thinker … [Read more...]
Why Experiential Workshops?
I lead experiential workshops. Why? You will learn more from an experience than a lecture. And the learning will stick. Experiential means you participate in simulations rather than sit in a dark room watching a slide show and listening to a lecture. A simulation speeds up time: Six minutes participating in a simulation may trigger you to have … [Read more...]
Zeroing In on the Right Problem
Workshop If a project team is working on the wrong problem, the best solution in the world won't help them satisfy their customer. How can you help a project team zero in on the right problem? You cannot do it by yourself. You will need help. You will need to gather the right people. In addition, you will need to help them work together … [Read more...]
Selling Your Ideas to Management
Workshop Do you wish you could break through and communicate better with management? You aren't alone. Employees do their best to share their ideas with busy managers. But they rarely receive feedback about the interaction. In this workshop, we will simulate interactions with management and provide feedback about the interaction. Behind … [Read more...]