Just before the summer break, I upped my training facilitation game by leading 164 interns for a week in a hybrid setting, moving from my usual classroom role to being almost like a distant commander.
Usually, I can observe participants’ reactions and act accordingly, but this time I was forced to keep my messages clear and trust interns to step out from offices and comfort zones to talk with strangers about money. The next morning, hearing reflections and seeing teams working in virtual spaces gave me a high boost of confidence. Each team had rephrased the initial challenge into detailed new sentences, a telling sign that the teams had actually invested time in interviewing, analyzing, and discussing insights. When teams requested more collaboration time, I adjusted the schedule and materials on the fly. When one team experienced internal conflict over two competing ideas, I utilized coaching skills to keep responsibilities within the team rather than getting drawn into the drama triangle.
Remote facilitation isn’t just classroom training through a screen — it’s an advanced form that demands you prepare meticulously, then let go completely and trust the process.
Other updates
- I am in a high-demand transition management phase. I love the excitement of riding the wave.
- A major Estonian bookstore, Rahva Raamat, published my hat tip to Robert Greene and a short review for his “Mastery” - Üksikasjalikult sellest, kuidas kujuneb meie karjäär.
“Now Pages” is an original concept by Derek Sivers. You can find more information about it on the website NowNowNow.com.
