This protocol allows teams to play with small bets - that they can test fast (like, test it on Monday fast). Which means the risk comes down, the play comes out, and teams are able to be freer and more creative in their solutions and ideas.

The wonder walk is one of my favorite facilitation techniques for synthesis and settling after an intense burst of group work.

I love when the curtain rises. I love openers. I love icebreakers. I love welcomes. I love all the ways as facilitators and designers of gatherings we get to create the container and kick-off relationships of a new team. We can help set the tone of conversation from the very first minute.

I recently conducted a pocket-sized 3-hour session to help a 3-person leadership team unlock their strategy (and relationships) using a protocol based on human intelligence, the bare minimum of tech, and good snacks. Two months later they are still energized and have momentum - so I thought I’d share it.