Building Trust for Effective Delegation Starts with You
Delegation isn’t just about handing off tasks—it’s about building trust. In a recent facilitation workshop, we discovered that effective delegation begins with trusting others—and trusting ourselves enough to let go. Using facilitative tools like the Consensus Workshop and Focused Conversation, along with insights from Lumina self-awareness, leaders can build the clarity and confidence needed to delegate effectively.
Break Free From the Lack Of Syndrome With Five Whys
I was working with a group the other day. They know where they want to go. What was blocking them from getting to their destination? Their answer was lack of time. This an easy one to fall back on in personal work or group work. Lack of time, lack of money, lack of resources, lack […]
Top Ten Reasons to Make Miro Your Whiteboard
Miro is my go to whiteboard to host virtual meetings or actually in-person meetings. I use Miro to do action planning, strategic planning, and community listening sessions. I have helped others use it to plan out their websites, marketing campaigns, and their personal strategic plans. It is quick and easy to learn and onboard. It […]
Are Your Meetings About Quick Agendas or Valuable Outcomes?
When I started working in community development I went to five to ten meetings per week. In community development I work with just about every committee and board that has an impact on the community as a whole. Some meetings were just gab sessions that I was dying to get out of. Others a steady […]
Uncomplicate Your Zoom Meetings: Use These Tips to Engage, Invite Participation, and Be Effective
One month out of the year, I can often be found inside a tractor cab. During October, I harvest corn literally by my husband’s side. He operates the combine, and I pull a grain cart beside him. My regular tractor had to go to the tractor doctor, so I ended up in the model depicted […]