Facilitating on Purpose

Exploring Elasticity in Facilitation with Rebecca Sutherns - EP 16


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In this episode, Beth talks with Rebecca Sutherns about her book, ELASTIC: Stretch Without Snapping or Snapping Back, and how its insights can apply to facilitators and their groups. Rebecca uses the metaphor of a rubber band to explain how people can try to find the right amount of stretch - their "zone of optimal elasticity" - while neither understretching or overstretching. She explains some of the seven qualities within the ELASTIC acronym (Energy, Likeability, Adaptability, Strategy, Trust, Imagination, and Curiosity) and how facilitators can enliven these qualities in themselves and their groups.

 

Engage with Dr. Rebecca Sutherns

  • Website: rebeccasutherns.com
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebeccaSutherns
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccasutherns/
  • ELASTIC: Stretch Without Snapping or Snapping Back book

 

Other Links from the Episode

  • AQai
  • Rebecca Sutherns' book Nimble, on her Books page
  • Dan Pink's book, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing
  • Ish: The Problem with Our Pursuit for Perfection and the Life-Changing Practice of Good Enough, by Lynne Cazaly

 

Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:

  • Follow Facilitating on Purpose on InstagramLinkedIn, or YouTube
  • Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com

 

Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:

  • Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected]
  • Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design
  • Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage
  • Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn

 

 

Podcast cover art by Emily Johnston of Artio Design Co.

Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions

 

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