You never know what collaborations could evolve when you fully participate in something... These days, especially with Zoom, etc., it's always tempting to just consume off-camera or multi-task during online workshops instead of really engaging with the content and contributing back. After a stimulating Guided Insights Roundtable in November, Nancy Settle-Murphy and I ended up continuing the conversation on a particular aspect from the session that we were both quite interested in exploring further together.
Our work eventually evolved into an article and tip sheet. Across in-person and virtual, I've certainly been in my fair share of contentious meetings. Personally, I trend towards avoiding confrontation at all costs. Having a concise triage method at-the-ready can definitely help in being prepared for that inevitable tense situation.
Please take advantage of our guidance:
Tips for Naming the Elephant in the Room, Safely
and the download:
I'm very glad we took the opportunity to work together on this. Not something I would usually have written about or devoted time to... grateful for that unexpected result of full participation. If you're not familiar, I highly recommend signing up for her email Communiqué and taking advantage of any upcoming offerings.