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Here's a brief question set to help you think about strategic horizons. Useful in the board room, as a team - and as an individual. It should be fairly self-explanatory - once you work through these three steps: Start by reviewing the X and then the Y axis. Then move on to Page 2 for … Continue reading Strategic Horizons – a Question Set to help you Align Your Org
Visiting Copenhagen for a few days? Say, for a conference - but also have some time to read, write and think? Here are some ideas... First, sort out the stationery Viking 1914 Pencil manufacturers turned suppliers for the creative class. You won't regret a visit to this well-assorted shop on Store Kongensgade. And there's a reasonable … Continue reading Where to read, write & think in Copenhagen
This brief how-to assumes you're already familiar with the value of facilitation, but just in case you need a refresher, here are two useful primers on that: One from the International Association of Facilitators and a longer-form one from Martin Gilbraith (who you'll meet again further down). A question from the Align community @michaelambjorn hope … Continue reading How to develop your facilitation skills
I might be leaving [thanks for everything London!] --- But you may just be arriving... So I put together a two-parter with resources for IABC peeps. Specifically for recent London arrivals - but others might find it useful too. Part I here, Part II below. Feel free to share. Longer term Meet interesting people in general If … Continue reading So you’ve moved to London, eh? Part II – Longer term…
A two-parter with resources for recent London arrivals - compiled for IABC UK where you can also find a copy of this post. So you've moved to London, eh? Once you’ve sorted out the essentials (visa, bank account etc. etc.) here are some ideas for a quick start. Quick start Get ahead of the culture … Continue reading So you’ve moved to London, eh?
Whether starting out; a strategic advisor; or at board level: here are some professional development ideas for the year ahead. Foundation level The good people at Clore Social Leadership have launched a new super-affordable Discovery course for those new to leadership. So popular that it is sold out - but sign up to be notified … Continue reading A few online learning opportunities to kick off the year…
Our friends at IABC EMENA are putting on what promises to be a useful free Webinar: Aligning people with purpose 17 January 2018 at 1 p.m. CET Join IABC EMENA’s guest speaker Mike Pounsford, as he discusses the importance of purpose and approaches to alignment in the webinar Aligning people with purpose. The webinar will … Continue reading Aligning people with purpose
Whether starting out, or a masterful Chair, many tools of this craft are the same. And one can always use more of these... That said, if you have a bit more to spend, there are a few even more valuable ideas right at the end. The three essentials tools for good Chairing Pens Notebooks Chair … Continue reading Timeless gift ideas for the non-profit Chair in your life
Whether starting out, or a master facilitator, many tools of the trade are the same. And one can always use more of these... That said, if you have a bit more to spend, there are a few even more valuable ideas right at the end. Fill out those flipcharts Sharpie Berol Mr Sketch Safe, permanent, … Continue reading Timeless gift ideas for the Facilitator in your life
Whether starting out, or a master communicator, many tools of the trade are the same. And one can always use more of these... That said, if you have a bit more to spend, there are a few even more valuable ideas right at the end. Three quick ideas for the Professional Communicator Pen Notebook Coffee … Continue reading Timeless gift ideas for the Communicator in your life
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