157 - Beyond Hybrid: Facilitating in the Phygital Space with Thomas de Ming (Part 2)

We meet online, we meet in-person, and sometimes we combine them to host hybrid meetings.But what happens when we bridge the gaps between physical and digital spaces and merge them together?Thomas de Ming is the person to ask - with his ongoing explorations of and research into 'phygital' meetings.The meteoric rise in popularity of the metaverse is plenty proof enough that more and more attention is being paid to what lies beyond 'hybrid'. It's an exciting space with huge potential, but plenty of question marks still to address.In this episode, we explore how to host workshops in liminal spaces, the costs and benefits of doing so, and the practicalities of making this nascent opportunity a common tool for facilitators to turn to. Find out about:●       Why 'phygital' is nothing to do with 'hybrid', despite their concurrent rise in popularity●       The practical realities and common trapdoors when combing digital and physical spaces●       What we're missing when we talk about 'remote' work and why language matters●       Easy introductory exercises to explore 'phygital' collaboration●       How to manage and mitigate a workshop with mandated attendance●       How Thomas uses tangible thinking tools to expand his groups' ranges of perception Don’t miss the next show: Subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.  Click here to download the free 1-page summary.And if the idea of NeverDoneBefore 2021, the community of facilitators, caught your attention; click here to explore it in more detail!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[00:53] How important is digital proficiency and fluency in phygital workshops?[05:38] Does a feeling of safety make or break phygital experiences?[08:15] What are the low-hanging fruits for people to get started with phygital?[11:27] How do you use QR codes to create phygital experiences?[15:45] What makes a workshop fail?[18:29] What do you do to facilitate participants' preparation?[25:06] What is the future of facilitation?[32:52] Is there anything you wanted to discuss that we haven't yet covered?Links-Connect to Thomas:On LinkedInOn TwitterOn Instagram Support 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.