155 - Facilitating and Moderating Audio-only Rooms with Leanne Hughes (Part 2)

We communicate with our words, our bodies, our facial expressions, our posture, our movements, and much more.So, what happens if a workshop is reduced to voices and nothing else?Are disagreements more likely? Does the structure change? How can we facilitate collaboration when most of our communicative senses are dulled?If there's anyone to answer these complex questions, it's Leanne Hughes! As the host of the First Time Facilitator podcast, a coach and guide to many facilitators, and a serial experimenter; Leanne knows a lot about exploring new ways to connect and facilitate.Enjoy this episode as we discuss everything from the technical logistics of audio-only facilitation to the deeper challenges of how we communicate. Find out about:●       What changes and what stays the same when we facilitate audio-only conversations●       Why there are more 'hidden cultures' to watch out for in audio-only spaces●       How to double down on the principles of good facilitation and succeed without visual cues●       How the structure of the room changes - and how you need to respond●       What it might mean if participants choose to keep their camera off●       Why avoiding the 'expertise bubble' will help you appreciate your skills and progress Don’t miss the next show: Subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player. Click here to download the free 1-page summary.Thanks to our sponsor Deckhive. Click here to find out more about the new platform for using card decks in online facilitation. Use the code workshopswork to get the first month for free. Questions and AnswersPart two[01:16] Are there different rules at play in different platforms?[05:16] Can audio-only conversations teach us to be better listeners?[08:10] Do you think you've become better at guiding conversations?[12:06] Deciding who has responsibility for psychological safety and progress.[17:18] Debating cameras on vs. cameras off.[20:23] What makes a workshop fail?[20:51] Do you need more rigidity in a voice-only session?[22:23] Is a need for more rigidity tied to 'keeping the promise' of your audio space?[24:07] Is it really possible to have a 'round the world' conversation in a room of 100+?[29:10] What would be your advice to new facilitators and established facilitators?LinksLeanne’s websiteConnect to Leanne:On LinkedInOn TwitterSupport 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.