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During the 16 days of activisms, my life partner said to me: Let’s work towards ending gender-based violence virtually!
Written by Bianca Baldo We have all heard the alarming findings that global gender-based violence statistics are on the rise. Even before the COVID-19 Pandemic

Efficiency that promotes equality, diversity, inclusion and wellness
Written by Bianca Baldo Restructuring the workday to maximize efficiency. Promoting equality and diversity in self-care and wellness. Using technology to maximize efficiency. Working with

Recognizing the many veteran voices in Canada.
Written by Bianca Baldo Let’s visualize together. Imagine you are in a crowd of people waiting for the veteran parade. You see floats in the

Using GBA+, Inclusion and Diversity perspectives to support a healthy and efficient workplace
Written by Bianca Baldo All things change, and we change with them – this Chinese Proverb rings true for me in a post-COVID-19 work environment. In

Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+): Helping facilitate successful meetings.
Written by Bianca Baldo Defining GBA+, Intersectionality and Identity Factors. GBA+ is an analytical tool used to measure how diverse groups of women, men, and

4 tips to better manage self-care when working from home
Written by Bianca Baldo Social distancing has changed our lives in so many ways, impacting our interaction with colleagues, families, and our communities. It has

Here are the 3 key differences in facilitating virtually.
Written by Alain Rabeau The pandemic has pushed everyone into isolation and forced many of us to work from home. Virtual collaboration tools from Microsoft Teams

Why Is Facilitation Important? – Celebrating International Facilitation Week part 2
Written by Intersol Group In our last post, we talked about six important elements of good facilitation. But why use facilitation at all? What value

What is a change readiness assessment, anyway?
Written by Intersol Group As change management professionals, we stress the importance of doing a change readiness assessment at the beginning of a project. But

Using Facilitation to Restructure the Organization
Written by Frank Van Gool For some managers, the thought of involving staff in the restructuring of their own organization is ludicrous. Given the chance,

Things that Make Conflict Worse
Written by Intersol Group I see a lot of conflict in the workplace. And I’m sure that you have had to face conflict at one

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Revisited
Written by Intersol Group If you’re like me, summer is a time for catching up on the business and self-help books you’ve been meaning to

Six Elements of Facilitation – Celebrating International Facilitation Week
Written by Intersol Group This week we’re celebrating the first ever International Facilitation Week, sponsored by the International Association of Facilitators. In honour of the

Organizational Culture and the 5 Monkeys Experiment
Written by Intersol Group Have you ever heard the story of the 5 Monkeys Experiment? It may sound familiar when you think of your organizational culture.