Creativity
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In this tip Craig empathizes with how hard saying no can be, but explains why it's an essential skill and offers practical advice on how to do so.
In this tip about group process and practice, Craig explains why - and how - every group member should understand the agenda-setting process and have access to it.
In this tip about group process and practice, Craig encourages us to pose alternative solutions - even when we think we have the right answer. Why? Craig explains in the tip.
In this tip about group process and practice, Craig advocates for bringing artistic influences into group decision making, and he explains the practical benefits.
In this tip about collaboration Craig offers a perspective to help us reframe problems as misalignments, thereby opening up more possible solutions. Craig explains in the tip.
In this tip Craig describes how "staying the same" - i.e. "maintaining" - in group decision making can actually require a very dynamic approach, and illustrates with examples.
In this video, Craig encourages board members to connect with the mission of their organization by getting out and seeing the work first-hand.
In this tip about team emotional intelligence Craig explains the value of connections in our group and suggests areas of focus in order to maintain strong groups.
In this tip Craig explains the practical benefits of deliberately welcoming and incorporating diverse viewpoints in a group.
In this video about collaboration, Craig explains three key ingredients for getting and keeping volunteers.
In this tip Craig explains the value of feedback to good group decision making, and offers practical advice for seeking, giving, and receiving feedback.
In this video about group process and practice, Craig explains what he means by “femaleadership;” leadership qualities generally held by women and much needed to make a better world.
In this tip Craig explains why and how to incorporate interaction and cross-pollination of ideas into meeting and communications design.
In this tip Craig explains why and how to encourage open sharing of all points of view, and offers cautions about what happens when we don't.
In this tip about group process and practice, Craig describes how incorporating a variety of approaches can lead to the most creative group decisions.
In the middle of a meeting, Craig pauses to explain the “interest-based bargaining” method that he is using with this group of management leaders and union leaders. Watch the video to learn why this method can be so successful in difficult negotiations.
In this video about group process and practice, Craig explains the value of planning - even when the plan itself is not the main benefit. Planning skeptics, check this out.
In this video Craig outlines three fundamental skills for effective collaboration. And he explains how collaboration software (like shared documents) is helpful, but only goes so far.
In this video Craig explains how takling the time to coordinate planning with other departments or organizations is a worthy investment.
In this tip Craig describes the power of naming - issues, situations, perspectives, feelings - and provides advice on how groups can name effectively.
In this tip Craig offers practical guidance for groups where dominant voices are preventing inclusive conversations.
In this video Craig introduces triple-win collaboration, which benefits not only the partners but the greater community. And he outlines three key ingredients for successful organizational collaborations.
Feeling stuck or uncertain? In this tip Craig describes how outside influences can bring inspiration or affirmation to a group.
In the middle of a meeting Craig demonstrates four different ways to gather public input, both written and spoken. Bonus: a glimpse of a professional room setup and facilitation tools that just might inspire your next meeting design!
Think fun and creativity don't belong in meetings? Craig explains the practical benefits of recreation for good group decision making.
In this tip Craig encourages us to make room for our stories in our group decision making, and explains how stories bring us to deeper understanding.
In this tip about group process and practice, Craig explains how establishing a firm structure allows maximum creativity within the structure, and offers practical suggestions for decision making groups.
In this tip about group process and practice, Craig explores the practical benefits of taking a break: efficiency, clearer thoughts, calmer emotions, and more. If your group is resistant to taking breaks, this tip is for you.
In this video about group process and practice, Craig explains that the most important thing you can do to encourage creative thinking in your group is to make room for it. Here Craig offers four specific techniques to “make room”.
In this video Craig explains that allowing 16-year-olds to vote is a way to include people in group decisions for whom the future matters.
