Listening to a different perspective can be a challenging experience. The temptation is to respond with a counter to the idea. Perhaps listening begins with telling the other person what you heard, rather than what you think you heard. e j mings #gpcinsights

Perhaps a test of our ability to listen is recording the number of different perspectives on a topic before we take action. e j mings #gpcinsights

Often, we jump to an action plan to show progress. Perhaps it would be beneficial to take the time to understand the problem or opportunity before taking action. e j mings #gpcinsights

In a hurry to get something done, we often leave key people out of the conversation. Perhaps the key to engagement is to inform all those affected by a change as soon as possible. e j mings #gpcinsights

Taking the time to understand and listen to a "change" can open the door to sharing and listening to different perspectives. It could be that listening is the first step to understanding. e j mings #gpcinsights

The IAF Facilitation Impact Awards offer valuable insights into the role of facilitation in supporting teams in organizations. Review the award results to gather ideas on how facilitation can support your organization.

A clash of opportunities can be a challenge to navigate. The key to success may lie in our ability to determine how everyone benefits when the opportunities align for everyone involved. e j mings #gpcinsights

Sometimes a dispute is about a unique opportunity. It is not a conflict about what we need. Instead, it is a conflict about what we can do together with the opportunity before us. e j mings #gpcinsights

Walking through a park is a great opportunity to study innovation in practice. Just glance over at the play ground where the kids are playing and making their own stories and adventures. e j mings #gpcinsights

Sometimes the best wisdom, expertise or insight will not be found in a paper, article or book. It can only be found by finding and spending time with groups who spent their time in practice. e j mings #gpcinsights

Listing references to other authors, creators or researchers is a great way to show our respect of the hard work done by others. e j mings #gpcinsights

The Facilitation Impact Past Awards are a great place to read and learn about facilitation contributions to organizations. e j mings #gpcinsights -

Sitting outdoors in the middle of summer is a great time to reflect on accomplishments and lessons learned so far this year. It also a good time to think about the months ahead. e j mings #gpcinsights

One way to read a book is from beginning to end. Another way is to study the table of contents to find out structure of the book. Finally, one can always ask why read the book to help create a framework to understand the author. e j mings #gpcinsights

Life long learning is a concept that comes with a commitment. Taking a course on difficult topic can help one rethink why the topic was difficult in the first place. Perspective does make a difference. e j mings #gpcinsights

A significant update from Biggerplate on profiles. A great way to find information on Mind Mapping, videos and tips for success. e j mings #gpcinsights

A helpful way to understand an article or book is to look at the bibliography or references. Checking out the references is a fun way to develop a deeper understanding of the ideas one is reading. e j mings #gpcinsights

SWOT is one way to help a team think about their organization. SOAR is a way to help the team think hard about their organization's future. In today's world of change, explore using SOAR to help people be creative about the future. e j mings #gpcinsights

If you have a birthday this month, celebrate the month, not just the day. Happy Birthday! .- e m mings

The IAF Facilitation Impact Award is an excellent way to showcase how facilitation has benefited your organization. It's also a great way to learn about other projects on the global stage. Check out the website for more information --