“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
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)
Using Social Networks for Behavioral Change
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The Surprising Power of our Social Networks
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Make Your Virtual Meetings Truly Participatory
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How many KINDS of People do you Know?
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Empower your team members to intervene in the group’s process
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TRANSFORMATIVE COACHING 