Sometimes the solution isn’t thinking bigger—it’s thinking more focused. This line perfectly captures the thesis: that retreats aren’t always the right tool, and focus can be more effective.

The +, –, !, ? feedback technique offers a simple, yet extremely effective way to collect actionable insights while they still matter. Great facilitation is responsive—built on listening, adjusting, and sharing power in real time.

While the agenda tells us what we’ll do together, the group agreements tell us how we’ll be together.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how even good people are often unhappy with the training they’ve experienced and what we can do about it. After reflecting on my own experiences participating in employer-sponsored DEI trainings, I recently headed to LinkedIn and asked “Why do people dread DEI trainings?” I’ve compiled a list of some of the reasons these experiences are often frustrating.

The Justice at Work Discussion guide is here! Get the most out of your training with Freedom Lifted with this guide.

Why is asking facilitative questions important? The right questions allow us to harness what people know and understand and multiply it. After all, facilitation, at its core, converts the wisdom of individuals into the wisdom of the room.

Don’t have people just “tag” the next person.