DARE TO IMPROVE
I believe improvement is not just a one-off, but rather a lifelong process of learning and iteration. By embracing this mindset of continuous learning and improvement, we can challenge ourselves to grow and evolve in all aspects of our lives. Whether it's in our personal or professional pursuits, we can strive to be better every day and never stop seeking knowledge and experience. So how can facilitators embrace this?
In this chapter, I'm collaborating with facilitation and learning experts, Douglas Ferguson and Erik Skogsberg from Voltage Control, Austin, Texas.
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NOTE: Each chapter includes 4 Topics, 4 Dares, 2 Truth Question, a Double-Dare and a Triple-Dare. Here is a sneak-peek from Dare to Improve:
LET YOUR HAIR DOWN
Let your creativity flow and embrace flexibility in your facilitation approach. Experiment with novel ideas, innovative activities, and unconventional methodologies. Encourage participants to think differently and foster a spirit of creativity and exploration. By embracing flexibility and nurturing a dynamic facilitation style, you create an environment that encourages curiosity and fosters growth.
I DARE YOU:
Engage participants in a Masked Check-in Challenge during which they create masks representing their persona. Push them to step outside their comfort zones, embracing creativity and diverse materials to craft masks reflecting their unique styles, strengths, or aspirations. Encourage participants to wear their masks and share reflections, insights, or challenges with the group, promoting an atmosphere of creativity and self-expression.
– Douglas Ferguson & Erik Skogsberg
TRUTH
What are the core strengths you bring to your role as a facilitator, and how can you leverage them to create more impactful learning experiences?
DOUBLE-DARE
In a Head, Hands, Heart, Hair Challenge, push yourself to engage in self-improvement across all dimensions. Strengthen your intellectual capacity (head) by reading a facilitation-related book or attending a workshop. Enhance your practical skills (hands) by implementing a new facilitation technique or strategy. Cultivate emotional intelligence (heart) by actively practicing empathy and active listening. Lastly, step out of your comfort zone (hair) by trying a bold and unconventional facilitation approach.
