At Work with The Ready

119. Facilitating Breakthrough with Adam Kahane

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Mar 28, 2022
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ANECDOTE

From Physics to Facilitation

  • Adam Kahane's facilitation journey began unexpectedly at Shell, transitioning from providing answers to facilitating strategy.
  • His pivotal moment came in 1991, facilitating South Africa's transition to multi-racial democracy, leading him to dedicate his career to this work.
INSIGHT

The Gift of Facilitation

  • Kahane finds facilitation perpetually challenging and rewarding, constantly presenting new learning opportunities.
  • He emphasizes the importance of utilizing one's gifts, highlighting his own for navigating complex, high-stakes environments.
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Defining Breakthrough

  • Kahane defines "breakthrough" as the transition from stuckness to flow, enabling progress on important issues.
  • This shift brings joy and relief, marking successful facilitation.
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