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21 May 08
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Grouping Cards - a set of cards with
symbols, patterns and pictures, originally developed to sort people into
groups but also useful for warm-ups, icebreakers, games etc
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Link to Grouping Cards by Bellmetrics
http://www.groupingcards.com.au
Boxed kit includes cards, manual and games & activities booklet which
is regularly updated for download. Replacement cards available.
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28 Apr 08
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AFN Resource:
Using technology for live communication between facilitators
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Link
to Word document
Compiled for AFN subscribers by Stephen Thorpe
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25 Apr 08
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More about new technology - short videos
in plain English to make complex ideas easy to understand
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Link to Common Craft ('Our product is explanation')
http://www.commoncraft.com/
(NC USA)
'...Paperworks
...is a great example of how to combine high and low tech applications...'
- Viv McWaters
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25 Apr 08
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'23 things about modern technology'
- guidance on Web 2.0 and new technology which may be useful to facilitators
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Link to Learning 2.0 and 'The 23 Things'
http://plcmcl2-about.blogspot.com/ (NC USA)
'...a wonderful resource that teaches in plain English what
they are about & how to use them in an easy user friendly way'
- Cheryl Gilroy
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22 Feb 08
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Numerous papers on language use in meetings & other
workplace interactions by Janet Holmes and others at Victoria University,
Wellington NZ
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Link to the Language in
the Workplace Project Holmes et al '...have focused on many different aspects
of workplace discourse, such as humour, decision-making, conflict, disagreement
etc, and have looked at the language of workplace leaders and meeting chairs
in particular' - Sascha Rixon
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15 Feb 08
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Resources for training games and interactive
experiential strategies
'Freebies' include activities for Interactive Lectures
On-line newsletter available
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Available at The Thiagi Group ('improving performance
playfully') http://www.thiagi.com (IN USA)
Thiagi '...has made a life's work of finding ways to make the
teaching-learning process active and interactive. I've so often
found JUST what I needed in one of his books, but since I've discovered
his website, well...Fabulous!' - Ros Byrne
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08 Feb 08
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Free exercises and activities for workshops,
training, coaching and meetings
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Available at Workshop Exercises http://www.workshopexercises.com (MN USA)
You are also
invited to contribute
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08 Dec 07
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AFN Resource:
Facilitation
venues in Australia & New Zealand
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Link to
Excel spreadsheet - updated from time to time
Compiled initially by Max Hardy from
AFN subscriber recommendations.
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27 Sep 07
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Theories and practices of facilitators
in Australia & New Zealand
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Two articles by AFN subscriber Glyn
Thomas setting out some findings of his research (final drafts; in press).
External
link 1 to pdf;
link 2 to pdf
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07 Apr 07
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Contracting with Clients - where do
we draw the line?
Collated outputs from a World Cafe process - Victorian
Facilitators Network 28 Feb 07
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Link to pdf
'The energy generated and wisdom pooled was a delight.
Folks were so generous with their experience,
and the process enabled it all to unfold
in a fun filled atmosphere.' - Ed Mc Kinley
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03 Dec 06
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A range of books,
audio, video and other tools for nonviolent communication,
including thought provoking articles about 'the language
of the heart'
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Available from
the Center for Nonviolent Communication
http://www.cnvc.org/ (CA USA)
'A comprehensive site for a global organisation
whose purpose is to offer training in using language to promote
connection and fulfillment in human affairs. Invaluable
on every level!' - Jim Holt
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01 Nov 06
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A great range
of 'seriously
optimistic card packs, books,
stickers, posters and other resources that can change
people's lives'
Includes resources for team
building, and for strengths-based approaches to community
development
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Available from St Luke's Innovative Resources
http://www.innovativeresources.org/
(Bendigo Vic).
'I have several
card sets , which are high quality, well designed and
well packaged.' - Mark Butz
Some products also available
from Lighthouse
Resources http://www.kyabra.org/bookshop/ (Runcorn Qld)
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