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The Barriers Petal
No two Lotus Blossoms sessions are alike, because that particular tool is designed for maximum flexibility and broad applicability. You can do a Lotus Blossom around a problem statement or to explore solutions. You can use it to design an organization, outline a...
Phrases To Learn And Use
This week’s video offers some facilitation tips and introduces some phrases to learn and use.
Mise En Place
If you've ever watched an instructional cooking show, you have probably seen the chef or host say something along the lines of "Now we add two tablespoons of cinnamon..." as they reach for a small conveniently placed bowl that contains just the right amount of the...
Need to build consensus quickly? Try leveraging the Power of Prep
In the world of innovation where moving fast is essential, knowing how to effectively build consensus becomes a superpower. - - - Oftentimes, the most powerful outcome of an ITK session is the team building consensus together. Teams are often in a place of confusion...
Lotus Blossom Tool Tips
The Lotus Blossom ideation tool is one of the most popular in the toolkit, and it's also one of the simplest. This is a great way to help a team quickly come up with a large quantity of high quality ideas, in a format that is structured, binned, and categorized. A...
7 tips to practice ‘Yes, And…’ during everyday collaboration
Q: Team Toolkit, I love using ‘Yes, And…' during your ITK workshops! I want more collaboration like this outside of the workshop. How can I use 'Yes, And...' during my regular, everyday interactions with my team? A: Great question, anonymous audience member! Taking an...