Strategy and Leadership Podcast

The art of effective facilitation with Dr Myriam Hadnes 281

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Myriam Hadnes,is a facilitation evangelist with a PhD in behavioral economics, shares insights on the art of facilitation and its impact on organizational dynamics. She emphasizes the importance of psychological safety, vulnerability, and authenticity in creating a conducive environment for collaboration and breakthrough moments. Miriam also highlights the role of facilitation in transforming organizational culture and leadership mindset.
 
Takeaways
  • Facilitation is not limited to those with the title of a facilitator; it is a mindset that can be adopted by managers to transition from micromanaging to leadership.
  • Psychological safety, vulnerability, and authenticity are crucial in creating an environment where individuals feel comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and collaborating effectively.
  • The role of a facilitator is to make the implicit explicit, promote vulnerability, and encourage a culture of curiosity and collaboration within the group.
  • Facilitation plays a significant role in transforming organizational culture and leadership mindset, leading to improved team dynamics and better outcomes.
  • The art of facilitation involves preparation, attunement to the needs of the group, and the ability to interpret silence and unspoken dynamics within the group.
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    Sound Bites
    • "I think every manager needs to learn how to facilitate at least a bit to step out of the micromanaging burden into leadership."
  • "As a facilitator, the next step is to show them that there is a higher goal that brings them all together so that they're all on the same side."
  • "When we reply to other people more with 'yes and,' we help the person to feel good about themselves because they feel seen."

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