EQUITY IS LIKE A WARM HUG Do you miss hugs? That warm embrace from a friendly face signifying acceptance, support, and comfort. In a world where racial injustice continues to exist, equity must become that friendly face that we readily embrace. It’s not always easy, though, especially in a space of denial, misunderstanding, lack of…
Maybe you’re wondering what it really takes to begin to move your organization towards a more equitable establishment. There’s more to think and consider that just deciding that the time is right. Here are 3 thoughts to help you start taking some initial steps towards equity in the workplace: 1. The buy-in for equity has to…
When’s the last time you thought about your personality ( I mean really thought about how you show up in life)? For the psychologist, the analyst, and/or the introspective, the idea of understanding more of who we are and how we behave is intriguing and informative. Hence, the personality assessment. There are a number…
I am claiming 2017 as the Year of the Ear. The year of deep listening. It’s the only way to resolution. Whether the resolution is finding ways to work together on things we can agree on or agreeing to disagree. Without listening, we are just whiners and yellers mislabeling intolerance as passion. ————— My gift…
One of my favorite moments while facilitating a group of people that are engaging with each other is when I call on someone before they make a gesture to speak. They often say, “How did you know I was going to speak?” And I just smile. The secret is I am listening and observing…
There are any number of approaches for building a team. At HTI, we use 5 techniques that have been highly effective. Understand Personalities & Work Styles – We all have different personalities and work styles. Learning the different styles and personalities within your organization or team is a good first step for working collaboratively.…
Meetings, when effective, can help organizations and teams make better decisions, gain group consensus, develop strategies and set the tone for how to approach work. But often, meetings are unproductive, lack structure and don’t accomplish the intended goal. Below are 4 meeting types and their intended purpose. Tactical Tactical meetings are designed to review…
As a facilitator, one of the key tools in your facilitation box is the icebreaker. When used effectively, the icebreaker offers a number of opportunities for you to create the right atmosphere at your meeting or event. The icebreaker helps you to establish your role as the facilitator and can be utilized to achieve the…
