My favorite kind of meeting to facilitate is most people’s least favorite: When the stakes are high and people disagree, more open-ended discussion rarely helps. What does help is creating a process that makes it easier for people to hear one another, identify the real disagreement, and work toward a decision. Here are five steps
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Jerry* was a sharp, systems-minded Chief of Staff with a big challenge: the executive team at his company was pulling in different directions, and his CEO was tired of playing referee. Jerry had what many Chiefs of Staff dream of—direct access to the CEO, the authority to drive change, and a genuine mandate to “fix
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If you’re planning an offsite, you probably already know your team needs time together. But time isn’t enough. The most impactful offsites aren’t just a break from the office—they’re a springboard. They spark insights. They create space for real conversations. And yes, they include a little laughter, too. Lately, I’ve been helping a lot of
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