Future forecasting

Using outcomes to create clarity through chaos.

“Clarity through chaos.” “We came together and found we had a common goal.”  I value this feedback from participants in two sessions I facilitated recently. Their success started when the group and I met before the session and articulated clear

Learning from our past to plan our future: a Historical Scan

I love a great Historical Scan technique when facilitating. I was reminded of the power of the Scan when I used it recently with the board and staff of a large provincial nonprofit organization. They wanted to decide the core

Thoughts for the new year about women, business models, and Ikigai

Thoughts for the new year about women, business models, and Ikigai

Ikigai as a business model? It is to me. Recently, I participated in a thought-provoking conversation with three women. We explored the topic of entrepreneurship and business development by women. How can we develop a business model that more intentionally

Four BIG facilitation questions in 2017 … and now.

Four BIG facilitation questions in 2017 … and now.

After a two-year absence, I visited the delightful Le Plateau/Mt Royal area in Montreal and re-discovered my favourite coffee shops. Memories return. In June 2017, at one of the cafes over latte and espresso drinks, Chris Pedersen and I created