Advice from a Snowflake
During the winter months, many programs take a short break before heading into the planning stages of spring and summer events. This is a great
During the winter months, many programs take a short break before heading into the planning stages of spring and summer events. This is a great
Making the simple connections… Don’t you love it when you see the proverbial light bulb go off in your participants? We love helping other facilitators
The Clothespin The clothespin has always been a favorite metaphor of mine, and with the creation of Pinterest, it has been stamped into eternity! Vintage
Why? Trainers often ask about the use of “handicaps” or “consequences” used during an experiential activity. Most of the time, they are looking for a greater
When you facilitate a group, do you find yourself standing in the center of the circle? Have you ever given a set of directions to
Minimizing and Managing Chaos in the Workplace At some point, most of us will experience chaos at work. We were inspired by the response to
A Priceless Gem: Do you have one of those “gems” in your bag of tricks that is so simple and so wonderful that you use
It sounds a little counterintuitive that there is a process to creativity. When I sat down and started thinking about how a new game or
Secrets from the Stage–Breathe and Be Heard Anyone who has ever had to speak in front of an audience has experienced stage fright. This kind
Always be on the Lookout… I often find myself at toy stores and teacher supply stores looking for a new idea that will spark creativity. I
an excerpt from the book, “A Teachable Moment“, by Michelle Cummings, Jennifer Stanchfield, and Jim Cain. Here are a few ideas to assist you in
Find Metaphors that Work for Your Organization Have you ever wondered why my company name is Training Wheels? I chose it for a variety of
Get Out of Your Seats! From the time most of us were born, we’ve been listening to stories that teach us lessons. It’s
Attend Industry Conferences for Professional Development Being involved in your profession is important to keep up with standards, what’s new in activities and concepts. Conferences
Excerpt from Jennifer Stanchfield’s book “Tips & Tools: The Art of Experiential Group Facilitation“: My favorite way to divide participants into groups or teams for an
Here are three essential traits to have as an experiential facilitator: Courage One of the most important personal traits of effective group leaders is courage.
How many times have you received positive feedback, or a compliment from someone, only to have them follow their comments by the word BUT? Do
A note from the Big Wheel, Michelle Cummings: The difference between the bottom and the top, between success and failure, between mediocrity and excellence, is
20 Tips for improving your Processing Here are a few ideas to assist you in your debriefing and processing skills. • Allowing group members to pass during
Being passionate about your work is such an important principle that makes all the difference in the world. For me, I figure if I’m going
