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Sherry P. Johnson
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Bombs, Pillows, Fidgets: A Portfolio
I first experienced ToP at a community organizing event. The idea that people could come together and share efficiently was life changing.
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Sherry P. Johnson
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The Problem with "Nice"
Long before the death of George Floyd here in my home state, I've been bothered by the words, "Minnesota Nice."
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Sherry P. Johnson
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Never Trust a Single Perspective When it Comes to Context, Either
Effective facilitation depends on knowing an organization's context. It's tempting to rely on one person's perspective, but it never works.
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Sherry P. Johnson
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Three Signs You're Facilitating a Doer... And What to Do About It
While action orientation is vital to any process, Doers can lead us into unproductive conflict and premature decision-making. What to do?
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Sherry P. Johnson
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Three Signs You're Facilitating an Analyst... And What to Do About It
While Analysts bring thoughtful and necessary push-back, their over-thinking can derail a group fast. What to do?
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Sherry P. Johnson
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Three Signs You're Facilitating an Inventor... And What to Do About It
Inventors crave novelty, ideation, and celebration of good ideas but can overwhelm others with too many options. What to do?
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Sherry P. Johnson
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Three Signs You're Facilitating a Researcher... And What to Do About It
Researchers come to meetings to focus on data. While grounding their teams in context, they can slow things down. What to do?
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Sherry P. Johnson
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What's Your Meeting Orientation?
People come to meetings for different reasons. Here's how to work with everyone--Researchers, Inventors, Analysts, and Doers alike.
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Sherry P. Johnson
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7 Tips for More Accessible Meetings
Always be asking, “Who might be left out of this, and is there anything I can do to include more of those who are typically excluded?"
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Sherry P. Johnson
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Collaboration in Hierarchy? It All Depends on Role Clarity
There can be collaboration in hierarchy and leaders of hierarchal organizations can benefit from Technology of Participation tools.
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