Adapting some principles from CF into a project [22 Nov 2023]
People who have had CF training have been experimenting with adapting some of it's principles into a project they are working on, and have been talking with Paul Kahawatte about it. In this call they are asking him some questions, based on that experience.
Breaking Down Noncontroversial Essences w/ Paul Kahawatte [12 Apr 2021]
Mattering and trust is core currency within CF. In this session we dive into the role of NCE's to capture what is most important to a person, moving it from a single persons position to a criteria that is held by everyone, and the deeper listening skills of uncovering what is important and converting it to criteria.
Challenges with Noncontroversial Essences w/ Paul Kahawatte [28 Oct 2021]
In this call we will look at the challenges of finding NCEs, in a practical way. Using scenarios, we will have space to slow down those more difficult moments and practice finding the Noncontroversial Essence together.
Non-Controversial Essence Role Play w/ Mariam Gafforio [06 Dec 2021]
Get ready to role play! We'll plan to play a simple game to practice distilling the Noncontroversial Essence of someone's position. I'll bring a low-stakes scenario so we can practice this essential Convergent Facilitation skill in a relaxed and supportive setting.
Non-Controversial Essence w/ Paul Kahawatte [19 Nov 2020]
In this session we will practice finding the Noncontroversial Essence, exploring and strengthening this ability that is at the core of CF. We will get into some of the nuances of working with NCEs.
Noncontroversial essence w/ Aya Caspi [06 Jul 2020]
Sometimes people have strategies that are diametrically opposed to each other. When does it make sense to find the noncontroversial essence underlying each of them and when does it make sense to find a noncontroversial essence that applies to both of them?
Noncontroversial essence w/ Magda Baranska [14 Sep 2020]
Magda will be leading a practice session on finding the Noncontroversial Essence. She says, In my opinion Noncontroversial Essence is the essence of Convergent Facilitation, because in order to make a decision that everyone in a room is supporting, we usually need to name what people have in common. This is a chance to develop your capacity, flow, and confidence in this key part of Convergent Facilitation.
Noncontroversial essence w/ Neil Howard [05 Oct 2020]
Sometimes people have strategies that are diametrically opposed to each other. When does it make sense to find the noncontroversial essence underlying each of them and when does it make sense to find a noncontroversial essence that applies to both of them?
Noncontroversial Essences Practice w/ Mariam Gafforio [14 Jun 2021]
Get ready to role play! We'll plan to play a simple game to practice distilling the Noncontroversial Essence of someone's position. I'll bring a low-stakes scenario so we can practice this essential Convergent Facilitation skill in a relaxed and supportive setting.
Noncontroversial Essences w/ Emma Quayle [26 Jan 2021]
Mattering and trust is core currency within CF. In this session we dive into the role of NCE's to capture what is most important to a person, moving it from a single persons position to a criteria that is held by everyone, and the deeper listening skills of uncovering what is important and converting it to criteria.
Noncontroversial Essences w/ Lisa Rothman [02 Mar 2021]
Sometimes people have strategies that are diametrically opposed to each other. When does it make sense to find the noncontroversial essence underlying each of them and when does it make sense to find a noncontroversial essence that applies to both of them?
Noncontroversial Essences w/ Lisa Rothman [14 Jan 2021]
Sometimes people have strategies that are diametrically opposed to each other. When does it make sense to find the noncontroversial essence underlying each of them and when does it make sense to find a noncontroversial essence that applies to both of them?
Noncontroversial Essences w/ Mariam Gafforio [23 Aug 2021]
Get ready to role play! We'll plan to play a simple game to practice distilling the Noncontroversial Essence of someone's position. I'll bring a low-stakes scenario so we can practice this essential Convergent Facilitation skill in a relaxed and supportive setting.
Noncontroversial Essences w/ Roni Wiener [28 May 2021]
Mattering and trust is core currency within CF. In this session we dive into the role of NCE's to capture what is most important to a person, moving it from a single persons position to a criteria that is held by everyone, and the deeper listening skills of uncovering what is important and converting it to criteria.
Noncontroversial Essences w/ Verene Nicolas [15 Jun 2022]
Get ready to role play! We'll plan to play a simple game to practice distilling the Noncontroversial Essence of someone's position. I'll bring a low-stakes scenario so we can practice this essential Convergent Facilitation skill in a relaxed and supportive setting.
Noncontroversial Essences w/ Verene Nicolas [18 Aug 2021]
Get ready to role play! We'll plan to play a simple game to practice distilling the Noncontroversial Essence of someone's position. I'll bring a low-stakes scenario so we can practice this essential Convergent Facilitation skill in a relaxed and supportive setting.
Sensing into NCEs (Part 1 of 4) w/ Paul Kahawatte [12 Jun 2023]
Menaka used the 3 steps that Paul shared in the coaching call for breaking down NCEs inside a story she wrote. Paul and Menaka met to explore the facilitation and sensing NCEs of what's important to people in the story.
Sensing into NCEs (Part 2 of 4) w/ Paul Kahawatte [19 Jun 2023]
Menaka used the 3 steps that Paul shared in the coaching call for breaking down NCEs inside a story she wrote. Paul and Menaka met to explore the facilitation and sensing NCEs of what's important to people in the story.
Sensing into NCEs (Part 3 of 4) w/ Paul Kahawatte [10 Jul 2023]
Menaka used the 3 steps that Paul shared in the coaching call for breaking down NCEs inside a story she wrote. Paul and Menaka met to explore the facilitation and sensing NCEs of what's important to people in the story.
Sensing into NCEs (Part 4 of 4) w/ Paul Kahawatte [31 Jul 2023]
Menaka used the 3 steps that Paul shared in the coaching call for breaking down NCEs inside a story she wrote. Paul and Menaka met to explore the facilitation and sensing NCEs of what's important to people in the story.
Working with Controversy in Criteria Gathering w/ Paul Kahawatte [19 May 2020]
On this call, Paul explores the Convergent Facilitation skill of finding the noncontroversial essence in what people say matters to them about a decision.