Tasha HarmonNov 29, 20233 min readWhen using consensus can work against equitable participation and real collaborationI’ve been helping groups build their capacity for participatory decision-making for decades now. When I started that work, and, indeed,...
Tasha HarmonOct 9, 20232 min readFocusing on What’s NeededWhen we are navigating difficult and demanding situations (making tough decisions, managing big transitions, etc.), it is helpful to...
Tasha HarmonSep 25, 20233 min readThe Power of the Pause in TransitionsImage of leaf-covered tree branches reaching down toward a pool of blue water, the shadow of the branches visible in the water. A sliver...
Tasha HarmonAug 22, 20232 min read“Enough” is the Wrong Measuring Stick“It feels like I can’t ever do enough.” “I wish I felt like that was enough.” “We can never do enough to meet the need.” I hear this, and...
Tasha HarmonAug 17, 20232 min readReaching for Brave, Not SafeAs a facilitator and coach, I have used the term "safe space" for years to describe what we are trying to create in meetings and...
Tasha HarmonJul 31, 20238 min readIs It Just Me, Or Is It a Structure Problem?This is not likely a question you find yourself asking very often, but I’ve heard it come up a lot in both my coaching and organizational...