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January 2012
Michael Randel's Blog
One of our New Year Resolution's was to start blogging, as a way of sharing experiences and insights into building the effectiveness of organizations.
At least this is one resolution we can say we have now achieved!
Visit our blog at michaelrandel.blogspot.com/
and join the conversation...
December 2011
Designing Interactive Meetings and Events
We have developed the Interactive Learning Matrix as a unique framework to guide you in designing interactive elements into meetings and events. The framework and the associated techniques engage participants and result in increased application of new ideas and commitment to decisions.
You can look at an overview of the framework on Slideshare:
Interested to learn more about the Interactive Learning Matrix? View the recording of a recent webinar, or contact us for more information.
November 2011
Tools for Organizational Effectiveness
We have added some new assessment tools to the resources we draw on in our work with clients.
We now are able to offer services to individuals, teams and organizations that include:
- EQi 2.0 (the leading assessment tool for Emotional Intelligence)
- FIRO Element B - the updated version of this classic tool that provides insight into interpersonal interactions at the individual and group levels
- Klein Group Instrument (KGI) - a new and insightful tool for helping individuals and teams better understand their behaviors in groups
- Myers Briggs Temperment Indicator (MBTI)
- Thomas Kilman Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) for assessing conflict resolution styles
September 2011
"Designing Interactive Learning" webinar"- recording now available online
Michael Randel was invited by the ISD Special Interest Group of DCASTD, the Metro DC Chapter of ASTD, to present our new Interactive Learning Matrix in a webinar to instructional design practitioners.
The 1-hour recording provides an overview of the Interactive Learning Matrix, explores the benefits of engaging learning, and describes more than twenty ways in which we can design learning experiences that promote interaction. Examples from both face-to-face and virtual learning environments are provided.
A copy of the presentation is available to be downloaded from here.
Do take at least a few minutes to watch the webinar itself - it was designed to model interactive learning in how the session was structured and facilitated!
May 2011
"Not in My Backyard! Mapping Complex Stakeholder Dialogue" presentation now available online.
Michael was invited to present at the Chesapeake Bay Organization Development Network 2011 conference. This version of the presentation includes a dialogue map developed during the session, with input from the participants.
February 2011
EQi Certification - the leading assessment tool for Emotional Intelligence
Michael Randel, Director of Randel Consulting Associates, has been certified to use the EQi assessment tool for Emotional Intelligence. The EQi is the most widely used assessment tool in the Emotional Intelligence field, and has great benefits for individuals and teams who take the time to learn more about how to strengthen their capabilities in these areas.
Contact us to learn more about how we can work with you to assess and deepen your Emotional Intelligence capabilities.
January 2011
"I See What You're Saying" Working with Visuals in Virtual Meetings" - the new article by Michael Randel, Director of Randel Consulting Associates, has been published in the most recent edition of the IAF Global Flipchart, the newsletter of the International Association of Facilitators. Read the article here...
July 2010
Practical Tools for Issue Mapping
Michael Randel, Director of Randel Consulting Associates, addressed a recent conference of political scientists from Latin America, meetingin Washington DC. He looked at practical tools for tackling Wicked Problems, and led 150 participants in an exercise to visualize the options for promoting democracy.
April 2010
Certified Professional Facilitator
We are well pleased to announce that Michael Randel, Director of Randel Consulting Associates, has become a Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF), as assessed by the International Association of Facilitators (IAF).
After a few months of preparation, which included illustrating to the satisfaction of independent assessors that his facilitation experience satisfies the Facilitator Competencies of the IAF, he was invited to a day-long assessment event that involved interviews and a practical demonstration of his expertise by designing and running a 30-minute session.
February 2010
Some thoughts about Change Management
Michael Randel was invited to address a Panel Discussion on Change Management, hosted by the OD and KM Graduate Program at George Mason University. After the session, he put some of his notes into a slidedeck:
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