Archive for January, 2008
The Art of Being Wise
Posted by Andrew 31 January 2008We had a great day yesterday working together with Paul Z Jackson and Janine Waldman delivering the Solutions Focus approach to working towards change.
Here are a few great quote’s from the workshop:
“The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook” – William James: Psychologist
“Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no [...]
Learning to be a better facilitator
Posted by Andrew 21 January 2008Apart from the skills, techniques and theory that goes along with learning facilitation, I reckon that there is also alot of ‘just being’ a facilitator that matters too. Sitting reflecting the other day I thought about the unusual places where I have learnt about this ‘being’ element of facilitation. Here’s a few, in the format [...]
Strive for Simplicity
Posted by Andrew 15 January 2008An easy quick google brings the following quotes about simplicity:
“Simplicity means the achievement of maximum effect with minimum means.” — Koichi Kawana, architect of botanical gardens“Things should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.” — Albert Einstein (1879–1955)“Simple things should be simple. Complex things should be possible.” — Alan Kay“You can always recognize [...]
What Freud knew about Facilitation
Posted by Andrew 10 January 2008No I’m not going to go and provide some of the possible humourous quips of taking a Freudian view to facilitation. What I am going to share however is a great quote from Freud which I came across which seems to encapsulate (for me at least) some of the ‘being a facilitator’.
This quote* was with [...]
The Solutions Focus – Free Teleseminar Tuesday 15th Jan
Posted by Andrew 7 January 2008Don’t miss out on this free 1 hr Leading Lights teleseminar at 10am with Paul Z Jackson on The Solutions Focus-The simple way to positive change.
Click here to register.
Also, check out our upcoming workshop program “Solutions for Change” with Paul, to be held on Wednesday 30th January. Download a copy of the easy fax-in-brochure here.
What story will you be part of this new year?
Posted by Andrew 2 January 2008Here’s a great quote* to reflect on as we move into the new year.
The only mission that you have in life is to make yourself happy. That’s it. It’s that simple. And the only way that you can make yourself happy is to create a story that will make you happy… You cannot control what [...]