(Fl)awesome Facilitator

“I’ve recently bought ‘Hum’ and signed up for Jacinta’s blog. I’m loving how you provoke thought using creativity, the length is also great, I know I’m going to get a gem or two without significant investment of time!”
Alison Bradford, Community Development + Engagement Manager, Wollongong City Council

“Your blog this week was just what I needed for an upcoming workshop! Your wisdom and insights are very useful, and I wanted to let you know I really appreciate them!”
Tanya, Pinanyi Consulting

“Jacinta's blog is a must read for me- it provides inspiration to think about your business in a different way and always gives me those much needed laughs in your day.”
Leanne Raven FAICD, CEO Crohn’s & Colitis Australia

“The bite-size tips in Jacinta’s blog and videos are super helpful. I often go to her archive when I have a particular challenge and find something handy that helps.”
Gabriela Gallo, Legal Learning Manager, Herbert Smith Freehills

Change worth noticing

Change worth noticing

I wonder if you changed something mid-course recently?

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Building empathy

Building empathy

I wonder, what is the best way to learn empathy?

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Briefs and bucks

Briefs and bucks

When it comes to workshop design, I think facilitators have quite a bit in common with lawyers.

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Q&As are for interviews, not workshops

Q&As are for interviews, not workshops

Next time you see ‘Q&A’ on a workshop agenda, be brave and ask if there is another way to convey the information.

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Facilitators are guides, not helicopters

Facilitators are guides, not helicopters

It’s up to facilitators to provide a structure, then step away and facilitate like a guide, not a helicopter.

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A year ago…

A year ago…

One year ago, I was excited about speaking at a conference in New Zealand. This year, I’ll be beaming into the homes of people all over Canada.

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Squeaky wheels don’t always get the grease

Squeaky wheels don’t always get the grease

A common concern for clients from any sector is how to handle the ‘squeaky wheels’ who they are worried about coming to their roundtable or workshop.

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The ‘why’ gap

The ‘why’ gap

Without a 'why', there can be a big gap between your sense of purpose and that of your participants in a workshop.

Jacinta Cubis23 February 2021collaborability, collaborate, collaboration, collaborative skills, soft skills, stakeholder engagement, groupwork, facilitate, facilitationComment