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Virtual Meeting Leadership Quick Tip #1: Delegate Roles

For large meetings, there are competing priorities for a single facilitator. That’s why I recommend taking stock of the tasks needed for a smooth meeting, and creating roles and a “run of show” document that shows the steps needed for each task according to each moment in the agenda. My first few large meetings on…

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key ring tip no. 001 | open meetings early

Virtual Meeting Leadership Quick Tip #2: Breakout Room Smooth Operator

Want to become a smooth operator of Zoom breakout rooms? Start with checking out this Zoom video to get the basics. However, the fastest path to mastery is to experience the features first hand. I suggest getting 5 people together for 45 minutes, taking 5-9 minutes each while narrating out loud what you’re learning (short…

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key ring tip no. 002 | clear is kind - brene brown

Quick Tip #3: Crucial Elements of High Stakes Facilitated Meetings

Whether in person or virtual, these three meeting elements are crucial for meeting success: Clarity of purpose and outcome.  Your meeting should have a crisp, thoughtful meeting purpose that matters to participants, and clear outcomes that further your mission and vision. Engaging design.  In-person or virtually, it’s crucial to have engaging and well-organized sequence.  The design…

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key ring tip no. 003 | outcomes before agenda
key ring tip no. 004 | first minutes are norm-setting
key ring tip no. 005 | shared decisions build investment in outcomes
key ring tip no. 006 | when a participant repeats themselves
key ring tip no. 007 | choose connection and content
key ring tip no. 008 | your culture is showing: one place to look for it
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“Sarah’s facilitation style allows our conversations to flow freely, while providing structure and guidance to create actionable goals to improve the way we function as a team. Her empathetic and responsive facilitation style helped to create a safe space for the whole team to engage.”

Joanna French, MA; Research & Policy, Innovate Public Schools

“With Sarah as a thought partner, I am able to make faster and more courageous decisions. I can lead more effectively knowing that we have examined all the angles and set the stage for powerful conversations.”

Ginger Jui, Executive Director, East Bay Bike

“In the past, strategic planning has not been worth the effort—it didn’t lead to better outcomes. It’s different this time, though. In working with you, I now have a vision for a process that will set our agency up for success in the years to come.”

Carol Carillo, MSW; Executive Director, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County

“Sarah Lightfoot listens deeply and does her homework. She arrived at each session well prepared but genuinely curious. Sarah gently holds the balance of thinking and feeling as she facilitates difficult and necessary conversations.”

Rhonda James, CEO, STAND To End Family Violence

I’ve been a participant in Sarah’s work “live” and online, and she is one of the best facilitators I’ve ever seen. She is especially rigorous about leading inclusive, equitable spaces that actualize the voices of everyone in the room.

Julie Hankes, PCC, Leadership Coach & Facilitator