How Do I Engage and Include the “Quiet” Meeting Participants?

Whenever I speak about virtual facilitation, the first question I typically receive is: "Maria, how do I engage the "quiet" meeting participants?" My recent talk at a Scrum Alliance event was no exception. This is the number one question on people's minds as far as virtual meeting facilitation is concerned! So, how exactly can you… Continue reading How Do I Engage and Include the “Quiet” Meeting Participants?

Virtual and Engaging? Yes and Yes!

It was an incredible experience teaching my first Project Management Institute all virtual course, “Power of Coaching and Facilitation" for PMI Seminars World. I am so grateful for this opportunity and for my insightful, deeply curious students. One sentiment expressed by them was how engaging our time together was; their surprise and delight that this… Continue reading Virtual and Engaging? Yes and Yes!

Power of Coaching and Facilitation Seminar on July 20-21

It is with pleasure that I’m sharing that on July 20-21 I will be leading a virtual seminar on “Power of Coaching and Facilitation” at Project Management Institute Seminars World. Hope to see you there! The session provides 14 PDU’s. Link to registration: https://www.pmi.org/events/seminarsworld/seminarsworld-in-chicago/the-power-of-coaching-and-facilitation Description: Did you know that #coaching and #facilitation skills are essential… Continue reading Power of Coaching and Facilitation Seminar on July 20-21

The Power of Coaching and Facilitation for Project Managers

Presentation slides: Power of Coaching and Facilitation for Project Managers PMI evaluations summary: PMI Dublin_Evaluation_Summary_Markin_Fafard (1)

Meeting Without a Facilitator?

A meeting without a facilitator is as likely to succeed as a project without a project manager.

Facilitation

Facilitation - making the world a better place, one meeting at a time.