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In your strategic problem solving or ideation facilitation meetings, how willing are people to speak up when they have a different point of view? How willing are they to disagree? How willing are they to offer new ideas? How willing are they to go “outside the box”?
It mostly comes down to the chair but it also comes down to the culture of the meeting or the organisation.
Meetings that actively encourage “different thinking” achieve far more, are more engaging and get greater buy-in. The established meeting etiquette in your organisation also impacts the effectiveness of the communication in your meetings. This is where establishing meeting ground rules is important, as it sets expectations in behaviour and minimises misunderstandings.
Building a psychological safety net is not as simple as just asking more questions, although that is the foundation. There’s a body of knowledge to be considered….
As an accomplished presentation skills coach, meetings expert and advisor, author of 4 books on meeting procedure, independent, impartial chairperson and strategic facilitator, David Julian Price combines all of these skillsets when facilitating your strategic planning meetings.
Just as we automatically understand how to drive a car, David’s broad skill set of managing people in meetings inherently kicks in. He quickly and clearly sees and senses the differing dynamics of the group and switches gears to suit what is needed to keep the discussion moving forward. This flexibility to adapt quickly brings out the best in your people, resulting in collaborative outcomes.
An effective, strategic facilitator is like a hawk – able to take in the whole landscape whilst zeroing in on the minute and crucial details.
By doing this, the group collaboratively moves forward instead of potentially becoming “just another talkfest.”
By appointing an internal facilitator, you may think you save money. From the short-term perspective, this could be seen to be true. A well-run collaborative event needs a very clear direction for it to steer in the right direction.
However, often the real cost may not be realised until you’ve assessed the actual outcomes long after the event took place. Were the results want the group collectively thought was best for the organisation? Or were the decisions made unconsciously being steered by an internal influence?
Even if you’re a circus performer, it’s not possible to ride two bikes at the same time. Just as it’s not possible to be both a participant and an effective meeting facilitator in the same strategy or ideation meeting.
An external, impartial facilitator has one role only. And that is to work with your team to produce the best possible outcomes. There’s no bias, no axe to grind, no hidden agenda and no ‘history’ or judgement.
When you put your trust in the expertise of an external facilitator, the leadership team is able to be fully engaged in generating outcomes without worrying about the process.
There are many more reasons why you should employ an external facilitator for your next strategic planning day.
You’ll be so glad you did, because….
This is the overarching philosophy David Julian Price stands by to guide the group on the correct path so they move forward, not backwards. It works because it suits each organisation’s situation perfectly, generating collaborative outcomes. Each strategic or ideation meeting has its own tangents to navigate.
When you engage David Julian Price as your meeting facilitator, his vast and complementary skills will add layers of depth to your retreat.
Resulting in better outcomes for your organisation.
There are many types of events where an external impartial facilitator with first-class effective presentations techniques adds significant value…
There are many types of events where an external impartial facilitator with first-class effective presentations techniques adds significant value…
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David
When you need good solid content with no fluff, David Price is the coach you need. His style is direct, interactive and engaging, ensuring the audience stays awake and leaves with takeaway techniques to implement that day. He is an expert presentation skills coach, meeting procedure sage, author, conference speaker and communications skills educator, able to explain complex ideas in simple terms.
Denise
I’m the ‘talent behind the talent’ at David Julian Price Consulting. When David’s in his zone of genius as a speaking and meetings coach, his eyes light up. I’m not kidding. When you love doing things that most people avoid, you know you’ve found your calling, and it’s a privilege and a delight to support my husband in this way – Denise Price
Every time you speak or lead a meeting your leadership skills are on show.
With his broad skillset as a high-level presentation skills coach, meetings advisor and impartial chair, professional strategic planning facilitator and motivational speaker David builds stronger leaders.
He gives current and emerging leaders the skills and confidence to own the room whenever they speak.
Every time you speak or lead a meeting your leadership skills are on show.
With his broad skillset as a high-level presentation skills coach, meetings advisor and impartial chair, professional strategic planning facilitator and motivational speaker David builds stronger leaders.
He gives current and emerging leaders the skills and confidence to own the room whenever they speak.
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