1 hr 13 min

264 - Play as a Prism: Exploring Group Work, Conflict, and Human Connection workshops work

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It is wonder, curiosity and imagination wrapped up in one. It is both a suspension from reality and way of navigating the world, a problem solver, a flow of creativity, a creative outlet, a language and a state of mind. It is: play!
And true to its nature, we cannot possibly box play into one definition. Lily Higgins, Pauline McNaulty and Jules Gilleland join me in my digital playground this week to unpeel the many layers of play: purposeful play, play without agenda, play as the essence of human connection, and play as a curious and unexpected vehicle for conflict resolution.
Gather around for our special fireside conversation!
Find out about:
Lily, Pauline and Jules’ multifaceted definitions of play, and why it is simultaneously a mindset, tactic, strategy, and metaphorThe complexities and contexts of play as a facilitation toolHow play can be used to navigate conflict, creating a safe space that diffuses riskHow play can help us challenge our stories, and encourage us to see new perspectives The difference between purposeful play, play as the experience itself, and play without agendaDon’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.
And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.

Links:
Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.

Connect to guests:
Lily Higgins LinkedIn
Pauline McNaulty LinkedIn
Jules Gilleland LinkedIn

Find out more about our Facilitation Academy:
Live online courses with podcast guests


Support the show:
Make a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.


Support the Show.
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Click here to navigate through all episodes via this interactive podcast map.
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If you're inspired by our podcast and crave similar conversations, consider joining Dr Myriam Hadnes' NeverDoneBefore Facilitation Community.
**
If you're keen to master the art of facilitation, discover our expert-led live, online Facilitation Courses at the NDB Academy.
**
If you enjoy the show, consider a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.

It is wonder, curiosity and imagination wrapped up in one. It is both a suspension from reality and way of navigating the world, a problem solver, a flow of creativity, a creative outlet, a language and a state of mind. It is: play!
And true to its nature, we cannot possibly box play into one definition. Lily Higgins, Pauline McNaulty and Jules Gilleland join me in my digital playground this week to unpeel the many layers of play: purposeful play, play without agenda, play as the essence of human connection, and play as a curious and unexpected vehicle for conflict resolution.
Gather around for our special fireside conversation!
Find out about:
Lily, Pauline and Jules’ multifaceted definitions of play, and why it is simultaneously a mindset, tactic, strategy, and metaphorThe complexities and contexts of play as a facilitation toolHow play can be used to navigate conflict, creating a safe space that diffuses riskHow play can help us challenge our stories, and encourage us to see new perspectives The difference between purposeful play, play as the experience itself, and play without agendaDon’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.
And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.

Links:
Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.

Connect to guests:
Lily Higgins LinkedIn
Pauline McNaulty LinkedIn
Jules Gilleland LinkedIn

Find out more about our Facilitation Academy:
Live online courses with podcast guests


Support the show:
Make a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.


Support the Show.
**
Click here to navigate through all episodes via this interactive podcast map.
**
If you're inspired by our podcast and crave similar conversations, consider joining Dr Myriam Hadnes' NeverDoneBefore Facilitation Community.
**
If you're keen to master the art of facilitation, discover our expert-led live, online Facilitation Courses at the NDB Academy.
**
If you enjoy the show, consider a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.

1 hr 13 min