(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

Getting creative online

Getting creative online

Attempts to replicate what facilitators did in the room, on the screen, don’t always work well. We can do creative activities differently.

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Benefits and trade-offs

Benefits and trade-offs

Just like with any workshop, how we blend face-to-face and online facilitation techniques goes back to our purpose.

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Fusion facilitation

Fusion facilitation

In this new, uncertain world, we are like fusion chefs, bringing together the best of both worlds, from face-to-face and online facilitation.

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The blame game

The blame game

No matter how familiar we are with online meeting platforms, things will go wrong and mistakes will happen.

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Warning signs: meetings and workshops

Warning signs: meetings and workshops

If we want our meetings to hum, we have to keep them serviced, a bit like a car.

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May I see your licence?

May I see your licence?

Whether it’s driving a car or transitioning to working online, we all learn at different stages and speeds.

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Driving lessons

Driving lessons

What might seem obvious to one, is news to another in our transition to our ‘new normal’.

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Virtual butterflies

Virtual butterflies

Most of us had to switch fast to doing almost everything online. For some it's easy. Others worked it out as they went along.

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