The power of the right three letter word: creating collaborative habits

When did you first learn to be aware of the ‘but’ and change it to ‘and’?

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More ears

Next time I help a group work together, I’m going to try an experiment.

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Expectations

What can you do when the boundaries are clear but don’t meet someone’s expectations?

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Poles apart? How to find the in between.

You’re trying to collaborate but people have such strong positions that they need two chairs. One for them and one for their position. How do you find the in between?

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Abracadabra

“Get a facilitator!”

While the effects of facilitation can seem miraculous, it’s not magic.

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