We know the characteristics of Groupthink, and we know the strategies that a leader can employ to discourage Groupthink. We have tools as facilitators and
Author: Abby Yanow
Abby Yanow helps groups and teams figure out the conversations that they need to have to work more productively together, and to better achieve their goals. She facilitates strategic conversations that engage people in collaborative visioning and problem solving. Abby also coaches leaders to increase their influence and impact, and to better engage their teams. In addition, she coaches facilitators to design learner-centered workshops and high-impact leadership retreats.
Abby has been President of the Boston Facilitators Roundtable since 2001. She designs programs and coaches presenters to create dynamic interactive workshops. (www.bostonfacilitators.org)
Courageous Followers
A few months ago I heard a talk by Ira Chaleff, author of “The Courageous Follower: Standing Up To and For Our Leaders.” In his
Set Yourself up to Influence
I have been puzzling recently over this issue: the difference in having one’s opinions and expertise valued as an internal employee/consultant vs. as an external
Checklist Manifesto! Team-Learning & Communication
“Cleared for Takeoff in the OR!” What do surgery and flying airplanes have in common? Answer: they’re complex systems, wherein no one person can manage
Using Social Networks for Behavioral Change
If you’re trying to immunize people, or to implement a behavioral change, like safer sex, or reducing smoking, how do you apply the science of
The Surprising Power of our Social Networks
Have you noticed that emotions are contagious? If there was any doubt about that, this fascinating book lays them to rest: “Connected: The Surprising Power
TRANSFORMATIVE COACHING 