Are you always checking the time? Do you jump to conclusion based on first impressions? Do you tend to panic when you find yourself in a difficult situation? It could be you’re working on “clock time”. There is another way. Clock time vs Event time Clock time is about efficiency. It is about productivity, based [...]
Use Participant Engagement Tools to help build consensus
May 21, 2012 By 5 Comments
A week ago, I was hanging out in Halifax, as a participant in the week-long International Association of Facilitator’s annual North America conference. I was there to connect in-person with some colleagues I’ll be doing some work with, as well as to learn. And learn I did. I self-refer as a mediator first, and facilitator [...]
Puente Theatre: Community Innovation
April 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It’s from the edges of our life that some of our greatest opportunities for learning and growth come. I can safely say theatrical experience is at the edge of my life. So, when I met with the Lina de Guevara this week, for a conversation, I knew I was going to discover some new things. [...]
Cooking, Faith and Community Building in Victoria
March 1, 2012 By 2 Comments
Do not rub your eyes after chopping a bunch of green chilli peppers. For me, this learning opportunity took place at a recent cooking class and cultural event that I attended, hosted by the Hindu faith community. Not only did I learn a better way to work with chillies (rub your hands with cooking oil [...]
