The art of effective facilitation with Dr Myriam Hadnes 281

Strategy and Leadership Podcast | SME Strategy Consulting

Myriam Hadnes,is a facilitation evangelist with a PhD in behavioral economics, shares insights on the art of facilitation and its impact on organizational dynamics. She emphasizes the importance of psychological safety, vulnerability, and authenticity in creating a conducive environment for collaboration and breakthrough moments. Miriam also highlights the role of facilitation in transforming organizational culture and leadership mindset. Takeaways

• Facilitation is not limited to those with the title of a facilitator; it is a mindset that can be adopted by managers to transition from micromanaging to leadership.
• Psychological safety, vulnerability, and authenticity are crucial in creating an environment where individuals feel comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and collaborating effectively.
• The role of a facilitator is to make the implicit explicit, promote vulnerability, and encourage a culture of curiosity and collaboration within the group.
• Facilitation plays a significant role in transforming organizational culture and leadership mindset, leading to improved team dynamics and better outcomes.
• The art of facilitation involves preparation, attunement to the needs of the group, and the ability to interpret silence and unspoken dynamics within the group.

Sound Bites

• "I think every manager needs to learn how to facilitate at least a bit to step out of the micromanaging burden into leadership."
• "As a facilitator, the next step is to show them that there is a higher goal that brings them all together so that they're all on the same side."
• "When we reply to other people more with 'yes and,' we help the person to feel good about themselves because they feel seen."