4 Strategies to Productively Facilitate Curmudgeons

4 Strategies to Productively Facilitate Curmudgeons

When managing curmudgeons and other difficult personalities during an innovation workshop, it's important to strategize and prepare by identifying potential challenges upfront. Be strong right away and demonstrate your willingness to challenge negative behavior while encouraging productive contributions. Let difficult personalities pontificate occasionally, and engage others to help manage them when necessary. By employing these strategies, you can ensure that even those with strong, potentially negative personalities can contribute amazing new ideas for your success.

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