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“Please Pass the Salt”: Communication Hack
I facilitate a lot of conversations about what contributes to effective interpersonal communication. We always discuss the impact your voice has on how you are being perceived: your speed, tone, pitch, volume and accent. Tone can be difficult to mana
Barefoot Announces New Client Experience Coordinator
September 2023: I am delighted to announce that Joss Pirker (she/her) will join the Barefoot Facilitation Inc. staff team as Client Experience Coordinator on September 12th, based out of Bedford, Nova Scotia. Joss will expand our team’s capacity a
Join the Barefoot Team – Client Experience Coordinator
August 2023: Part-time (4 days per week/56 hours bi-weekly) Barefoot Facilitation Inc. is a leading provider of facilitation services and training solutions. We are on an exciting path of continued growth as we support a growing group of voluntary,
How to Gather Information from a Group
July 2023: Brainstorming is a technique, generally used in a group setting, to quickly generate a variety of diverse ideas about a specific problem or topic. If used effectively, brainstorming will encourage creativity and engagement, and generate in
How to Create a Healthy Organizational Culture
June 2023: What is organization culture? According to Webster, it is the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution or organization. In short, it is a summary of how people in your organization treat one a
How to Send Smart E-Mails: Tips and Practices for Sending E-Mails
May 2023: Writing and responding to emails is part of everyday work life; yet, we do not always give it the attention this task deserves. Many misunderstandings, irritations, or conflicts can arise when we do not follow a few basic rules when formula
Join the Barefoot Facilitation Team: Administrative Coordinator
Administrative Coordinator – Part-time (56 hours bi-weekly), Term Position (To be evaluated after 6 months) Barefoot Facilitation Inc. is a leading provider of facilitation services and training solutions. We are on an exciting path of continue
How to Prepare a PowerPoint with Purpose
April 2023 Designing an impactful PowerPoint presentation does not have to be difficult, yet it does have to be thoughtful. PowerPoints start with a Big Idea and then unfold like a good story with a beginning, middle, and end. Like any good story, yo