Techniques to Boost Creativity and Teamwork – Ava S. Butler http://www.avasbutler.com Organizational Development Consultant Mon, 15 Apr 2019 15:46:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.2 The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters http://www.avasbutler.com/the-art-of-gathering-how-we-meet-and-why-it-matters/ http://www.avasbutler.com/the-art-of-gathering-how-we-meet-and-why-it-matters/#respond Mon, 15 Apr 2019 15:46:28 +0000 http://www.avasbutler.com/?p=481 I highly recommend The Art of Gathering:  How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker.  I know a lot about planning and facilitating meetings, but learned so much more by reading this book. Whether you run business meetings, are involved in non-profit events, or hold parties at your home, this book will give […]

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]]> http://www.avasbutler.com/the-art-of-gathering-how-we-meet-and-why-it-matters/feed/ 0 The power and importance of questions http://www.avasbutler.com/the-power-and-importance-of-questions/ http://www.avasbutler.com/the-power-and-importance-of-questions/#respond Wed, 01 Aug 2018 23:38:17 +0000 http://www.avasbutler.com/?p=464 The Harvard Business Review highlights the importance and power of questions in two recent articles.  I highly recommend them both. Better Brainstorming suggests we focus on questions, not answers, for breakthrough insights. Better questions can lead to answers that challenge deeply held assumptions, and make it easier to push past biases and venture into unchartered […]

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]]> http://www.avasbutler.com/the-power-and-importance-of-questions/feed/ 0 Seven Techniques to Boost Creativity and Teamwork: #7 The Funeral http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-7-the-funeral/ http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-7-the-funeral/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2014 15:54:37 +0000 http://www.avasbutler.com/?p=139 “Our group has just gone through downsizing and restructuring, and we’re having a difficult time letting go of the past. This negatively impacts our ability to concentrate on future demands. What can I do to help the group deal with this type of situation?” 7. The Funeral What Is the Funeral? The Funeral is a […]

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]]> http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-7-the-funeral/feed/ 0 Seven Techniques to Boost Creativity and Teamwork: #6 Milestones http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-6-milestones/ http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-6-milestones/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:39:45 +0000 http://www.avasbutler.com/?p=138 “I’m want a technique for helping our group understand and appreciate the diversity of experience and backgrounds in the room, but in an informal and interesting way.  Do you have any ideas?” #6: MILESTONES What is MILESTONES? MILESTONES is a technique that allows for participants to learn more about the members of their meeting group, […]

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]]> http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-6-milestones/feed/ 0 Seven Techniques to Boost Creativity and Teamwork: #5 Two Truths and a Lie http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-5-two-truths-and-a-lie/ http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-5-two-truths-and-a-lie/#respond Mon, 14 Apr 2014 14:19:29 +0000 http://www.avasbutler.com/?p=137 “Even though we’ve worked together for a while, no one seems to know very much about the other people in the group. Is there a fun and simple technique that will help us learn more about our fellow participants?” 5. Two Truths and a Lie What Is Two Truths and a Lie? Two Truths and […]

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]]> http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-5-two-truths-and-a-lie/feed/ 0 Seven Techniques to Boost Creativity and Teamwork: #4 Team Learning http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-4-team-learning/ http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-4-team-learning/#respond Mon, 07 Apr 2014 23:45:19 +0000 http://www.avasbutler.com/?p=133 “Our group is limited to our own old habits, opinions and experiences.  But the challenges facing us call for a fuller understanding and broader perspective.  We joke that we all need to go back to college to get some new ideas, but, of course, there’s no time for that now.  Do you have any suggestions?” […]

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]]> http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-4-team-learning/feed/ 0 Seven Techniques to Boost Creativity and Teamwork: #3 Incrediballs http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-3-incrediballs/ http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-3-incrediballs/#respond Fri, 04 Apr 2014 19:27:25 +0000 http://www.avasbutler.com/?p=124 “More than ever before, our group needs to start making some radical improvements in the way we do our business.  We haven’t worked particularly well together in the past and I need to get these people together and jolted fast.  Do you have any suggestions?” #3:  INCREDIBALLS What is INCREDIBALLS? INCREDIBALLS is a technique that […]

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]]> http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-3-incrediballs/feed/ 0 Seven Techniques to Boost Creativity and Teamwork: #2 New Glasses http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-2-new-glasses/ http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-2-new-glasses/#respond Tue, 25 Mar 2014 19:16:04 +0000 http://www.avasbutler.com/?p=119 “Some of my group’s participants seem resistant to change and insist on looking at problems in the same old ways. Is there a simple technique that can help them snap out of their old habits and perceptions?” 2. New Glasses What Is New Glasses? New Glasses is a simple technique to help your meeting participants […]

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]]> http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-2-new-glasses/feed/ 0 Seven Techniques to Boost Creativity and Teamwork: #1 Thinking Outside the Box http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-1-thinking-outside-the-box/ http://www.avasbutler.com/seven-techniques-to-boost-creativity-and-teamwork-1-thinking-outside-the-box/#respond Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:56:55 +0000 http://www.avasbutler.com/?p=118 My last twenty blogs described techniques for improving meeting productivity.  The next seven blogs will describe meeting facilitation techniques to boost creativity and teamwork.  They will include: 1. Thinking Outside the Box 2. New Glasses 3. Incrediballs 4. Team Learning 5. Two Truths and a Lie 6. Milestones 7. The Funeral Today, we’ll start with […]

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