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SessionLab Releases 2023 Facilitation Survey
The 2023 SessionLab survey on facilitation is based on over 1100 responses from facilitators worldwide. Responses came from 93 countries,...
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J.D. Solomon
- Jul 11
This One Thing Improves Project Management Accountability
Accountability is an overworked word with mostly negative connotations with the current workforce. That's a shame because accountability...
J.D. Solomon
- Dec 16, 2022
Three Things To Avoid When Performing An Environmental Root Cause Analysis
Root cause analysis (RCA) is a collective term that describes a wide range of approaches, tools, and techniques used to uncover the...
J.D. Solomon
- Mar 28, 2022
Five Ways to More Effectively Facilitate Block Diagrams
This article discusses five ways to effectively facilitate block diagrams by conducting pre-session exchanges, asking powerful questions,...
J.D. Solomon
- Mar 21, 2022
Five Ways to More Effectively Facilitate Tree Diagrams
This article discusses five ways to effectively facilitate tree diagrams by conducting pre-session exchanges, asking powerful questions,...
J.D. Solomon
- Mar 7, 2022
Five Ways to More Effectively Facilitate Root Cause Analysis
This article discusses five ways to facilitate root cause analysis (RCA) more effectively through conducting pre-session exchanges,...
J.D. Solomon
- Feb 11, 2022
Fabulous Facilitation: Control the Tempo, Control the Ebb and Flow
We had met at the same place, at the same time, and in the same format every month for the past six months. The team still had eight...
J.D. Solomon
- Jan 14, 2022
Fabulous Facilitation: Pre-Session Exchange Is Essential for Meaningful Outcomes
"I really liked the pre-workshop survey," responded an executive team member. "It enabled us to have a fast start and it helped everyone...
J.D. Solomon
- Dec 22, 2021
This New Approach for Nutrients Helps Root Cause Analysis
The USEPA release of new assessment tools to thwart harmful algal blooms is a step in the right direction. In particular, the new...
J.D. Solomon
- Nov 5, 2021
Environmental Violations and Root Cause Analysis
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) applies to environmental issues in the same way RCA applies to equipment failures or business process failures....
J.D. Solomon
- Oct 29, 2021
Improving Strategic Plans
Most organizations have weak Strategic Plans. It is easy to lose focus if your Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Goals fall into...
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- Oct 15, 2021
JD Solomon's Controversial Comments On Root Cause Analysis
JD Solomon’s comments at the 2021 North American Asset Management Conference were not what the audience expected. The topic was Root...
J.D. Solomon
- Oct 12, 2021
Fewer Surprises And More Uptime
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is an essential element in any asset management program because a structured approach provides the best...
J.D. Solomon
- Jul 8, 2020
The Art of Facilitating Root Cause Failure Analysis - And Why It Matters
Root Cause Analysis requires special facilitation skills.
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