166 - Scribing: A Social Art and Facilitative Practice with Kelvy Bird (Part 2)

Kelvy has been a scribe for almost 30 years - there are few people better placed to share insights and reflections on the discipline and its impact on collaborative work.Scribing is far more than ‘just’ drawing pictures or transcribing speech, as Kelvy explains with perfect clarity and engaging spirit in this episode.Join us as we plumb the multi-sensory depths of her work. We explore what it means to listen without seeing, to participate without influencing, and to join art and information for the benefit of the group (and beyond).Find out about:What scribing is and how it enhances our collaborationWhy ink and pencil marks are only the tip of the iceberg in the multi-sensory world of scribingHow perception, knowledge, and drawing come together in scribingHow Otto Scharmer’s four levels of listening translate to scribingWhat feedback looks like when we accept that no drawing can be ‘bad’Why Kelvy recommends for anyone interested in exploring scribingDon’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.And if the idea of NeverDoneBefore 2021, the community of facilitators, caught your attention; click here to explore it in more detail!A huge thank you must go to SessionLab, the sponsor of Workshops Work. Claim your free two months of SessionLab Pro now – this deal is exclusive to Workshops Work listeners!Questions and AnswersPart two [01:28] Can one be taught to read non-linearly? [04:30] Do you ever feel frustrated at a group for going in a different direction than you expected? [08:24] What makes a workshop fail - and how does it feel as a scribe to witness?[11:01] You've written books about scribing. Where do you start when teaching it? [17:39] How do you avoid anticipating the movements of a group? Do you have to hold yourself back?[22:27] Though we agree that there is no such thing as a bad scribe, what would you recommend to someone who wants to improving their scribing?[26:39] What's your favourite exercise?LinksWebsiteUpcoming programsScribing Essentials course, in OctoberGenerative Scribing bookMedium profileConnect to Kelvy:LinkedInTwitterInstagramSupport 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.