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FACILITATING IN THE CONVERGENT ZONE

PRINCIPLES, TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS FOR STRENGTHENING GOOD IDEAS

  • Introduction to the Convergent Zone
  • Common Facilitation Techniques
  • Responding to Challenging Situations
  • Structured Activities
  • Summary

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Once a group has developed a shared framework of understanding, everything feels faster, smoother, easier. The pace of discussion accelerates. People say, “Finally, we're getting something done!” Ideas take shape. Vague notions become workable, and goals become detailed plans.

Confidence runs high during this period. People show up on time and stay until the end of the meeting. Between sessions, work that needs ...

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