No matter how thoughtful the agenda is, collaboration falters when people don’t yet feel grounded, respected, or safe enough to contribute honestly.
Whether you’re mapping a system, aligning a strategy, or just trying to get unstuck—drawing helps. The act of sketching something out, together, might be what gets you moving again.
Here are five ways to keep a workshop running smoothly (or really, any meeting).
At this point in my career, I’ve led hundreds of meetings, focus groups and workshops. I’ve learned by doing.