Your Guide to Leading an Innovation-Focused Meeting. Innovation is about more than coming up with a great idea, it’s also about the conversation surrounding those ideas. When people sit, share, and laugh, innovation moves forward. It all comes down to the power of meetings and the crucial role that facilitators play to make these innovation-related sessions productive and effective.
This handbook will help facilitators engage meeting participants in an energetic dialogue about any topic. Inside, you’ll find: - Preparing for a Productive Session: Things to ask yourself when putting together an innovation session. - Last-Minute Checklist: A detailed checklist to help you make sure everything is in place just before your session. - During the Session—Things to Remember: At-a-glance tips and techniques to help you facilitate a productive session. This section includes 15 ice-breakers—simple, fun exercises to help participants warm up before the session begins. - After the Session—Ensuring a Successful Follow-Up: Ensure an effective wrap-up and communication plan following your meeting.
