B. E. Riley Consulting

Join us next week for this creative course about using ToP methods to gather and engage groups in taking a look at what's going on in their environment.

Wishing everyone an energetic start to the New Year! I feel a little late to the game, but wanted to share how much I'm enjoying Priya Parker's book, The Art of Gathering. It's a confirmation of a lot I know as a meeting designer, but so much more.

Emerging Practices in Group Facilitation

Join us starting May 31st for ToP Facilitation Methods Online. In this six-session course, you will learn three time-tested tools and build your group facilitation skills. See more details here: # https://bit.ly/3wunRwX

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Starting this Thursday, 4/7, join me to learn three facilitation tools that will strengthen your work with others. For more information: https://bit.ly/3LCURt1

I look forward to joining colleagues from around the world - including co-facilitators Sandhya TillotsonTillotson & Alisa Oyler - in connecting about or role as facilitators during the ToP Network Annual Gathering.

I'm pleased to be part of the mighty, mighty planning team for this year's ToP Network Annual Gathering. Our theme is "Staying On Top Of The Moment! Meeting and Transforming the Changing Environment". Consider joining us on March 3-5 for sessions - large and small - focused on stretching ourselves and our facilitation practice. For more information: https://bit.ly/3noUys2

I'm part of the training team for this course starting on February 14. These methods are a great way to augment your work with groups. Let me know if you have questions. More information here: https://bit.ly/3B034DD

Pleased to share that registration is now open for the 2022 ToP Network Annual Gathering. This year's theme is:

Staying on ToP of This Moment: Meeting and Transforming the Changing Environment

Consider participating in this creative and energetic meet-up of facilitators and trainers from across the country, and across the globe.

Register now for the ToP Network 2022 Gathering!

Reading Kegan & Lahey's "How the Way We Talk Can Change the Way We Work." They recommend reading it with a colleague who's also interested in exploring the verbal traps we lay for ourselves, and new ways to course-correct. Let me know if this is something you'd be interested in doing together.

How The Way We Talk Can Change the Way We Work New Book Helps Leaders Facilitate Lasting ChangeFor decades, leaders in business, medicine, education, and countless other professions have striven to "revolutionize" their industries. Some pay consulting firms millions of dollars to design strategic plans and breakthrough solutions. Plans are creat...

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Reading 's blog "Ten Tough Questions Every Board Member Should Ask" and remembering Board members I worked with as an ED who were willing to ask the tough questions. They made me a better ED, and made that organization stronger.

10 Tough Questions Every Board Member Should Ask BE FOREWARNED! In this list, there is not a single softball question. And some of these questions may get the Executive Director’s hackles up.