Tag Archives: Facilitation

The Role of the Storyteller

Posted on January 26, 2021 by julianstodd

Alongside more formal programmes, i increasingly find value in facilitated open sessions, ‘sense making’ spaces where people can bring their own agenda: this piece explores the role of the Social Storyteller in facilitating these spaces. I have written more widely … Continue reading →

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Organisational Dinosaurs: how big they are, how dead they’ll be

Posted on February 9, 2015 by julianstodd

Evolution is about adaptation to environmental pressure. It’s a dance between mutation and opportunism as we find the shape that best fits the environment we inhabit. As the environment changes: we evolve. Failure means extinction: redundancy as we are out … Continue reading →

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The Learning Festival

Posted on July 22, 2013 by julianstodd

I was at a festival this weekend, enjoying some great music in the sunshine with my friends. It’s a beautiful site, a Big Top for the larger bands, stalls for food and drink, and a small acoustic tent for more … Continue reading →

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Who owns leadership? Reflecting on where leadership sits

Posted on June 22, 2012 by julianstodd

Does leadership come from above or within? Who is responsible for driving a group of people forwards? Who sets strategy and direction and who follows? Leadership is a complex things, more than just giving direction, more than just following. Maybe … Continue reading →

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The role of the Guide in e-learning. Facilitating change.

Posted on November 15, 2011 by julianstodd

We often use a Guide character within our videos. The Guide is there to interact with the protagonists and with us as viewers: they can speak directly to the characters and directly to us, breaking out of the dramatic scene. … Continue reading →

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Group dynamics in learning situations. How the mood of a group can change and how this can affect overall attitudes and success.

Posted on February 16, 2011 by julianstodd

Understanding the dynamics of groups is like sailing. It’s predictable to an extent, generally manageable, occasionally becalmed with the chance of sudden devastating storms. As with sailing, you usually know where you want to get to, but the route can … Continue reading →

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