Communication Skills Articles

Public Relations Innovation: New Ideas Shaping Service and Community Influence

Alex Osborn, the driving force behind the concept of 'brainstorming,' shared a timeless message with public relations professionals in 1948 that remains just as relevant today. His message is...

The Primer on Facilitation Certification – Associations Through Universities

With facilitation today there is no common, shared body of knowledge. In part, because facilitation is a fuzzy word and widely applied, there is no single definition -- making Facilitation...

Five Compelling Business Reasons To Use Structured Facilitation Sessions

The most important action you take every day is to make choices--to decide. Your productivity amplifies when your decisions are optimal. Therefore, choose wisely when to work alone, speak with...

How To Manage Challenging Personality Types to Avoid Problems in Meetings

A problem person causes a meeting distraction. Their message is ineffective because some characteristic gets in the way of communicating clearly. Always empower your participants, but learn to...

12 Critical Facilitation Do’s and Don’ts to Lead Successful Meetings and Workshops

Nov 6, 2018 | Communication Skills, Facilitation Skills, Leadership Skills, Managing Conflict, Meeting Support, Meeting Tools

Our readers and students have clamored for a quick-reference checklist of the most important facilitation Do’s and...

Critical Questions to Answer with the Business Model Canvas

Oct 2, 2018 | Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Meeting Support, Meeting Tools

The Business Model Canvas was created by Alexander Osterwalder, of Strategyzer®. The canvas provides a one-page primer...

How Structured Facilitation Training Can Save Your Arse and Boost Your Career

Sep 4, 2018 | Communication Skills, Facilitation Skills, Leadership Skills, Managing Conflict, Meeting Structure, Meeting Support

Structured meetings and workshops positively impact organizations and stakeholders--even permeating cultures. Here are...

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