ARCHITECTING COLLABORATION
Shift the direction of change for the better

ARCHITECTING COLLABORATION
Fieldnotes on Meetings, Workshops and Group Facilitation

ARCHITECTING COLLABORATION

Shift the direction of change for the better

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR


As an IAF™ Certified Professional Facilitator, Paul Nunesdea, PhD, CPF, designs and hosts spaces of dialogue for conversations that matter.

Architecting Success Together

5 Reasons Why Paul Nunesdea is Your Ideal Workshop Facilitator in the World of Collaboration


Paulo Nunes de Abreu, also recognized by his pen name Paul Nunesdea, brings not only his expertise as a highly skilled facilitator but also a wealth of experience from the healthcare sector to every engagement.


#1 IAF™ Certified Professional Facilitator

Paul's IAF™ certification is a testament to his ability in designing and facilitating collaborative processes. His approach guarantees professionalism and adherence to best facilitation practices.


#2 Track Record in Hosting Renowned Events

Paul boasts a remarkable track record in leading the organization of prestigious events for a diverse clientele. Through Debate Exímio Lda, he excels in international event management, catering to large corporations, municipalities, and regional governments. Additionally, his UK-based company, My Meeting Support, equips him with the expertise and human capital to navigate discussions of varying scales and contexts, ensuring impactful outcomes for every event.


#3 Involvement in Social Enterprises and Civic Platforms

Paul's active role in social enterprises and civic platforms underscores his dedication to nurturing collaborative and sustainable ecosystems. His experience offers a comprehensive perspective, extending beyond conventional corporate environments.


#4 CEO Expertise

With a proven track record of leading and transforming organizations, Paul Nunesdea brings a wealth of strategic leadership and collaborative ecosystem-building expertise. His extensive experience in the healthcare sector further enriches this role, offering invaluable insights into one of the most dynamic and critical areas of public and private sector engagement.


#5 Academic Expertise

Paul Nunesdea's PhD in Management Science from Lancaster University, with a focus on Soft Systems Methodology, equips him with a unique blend of theoretical rigor and practical facilitation skills. His research has provided him with a deep understanding of complex systems, stakeholder analysis, and participatory decision-making, making him a highly sought-after facilitator for organizations seeking innovative solutions and sustainable change.


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Paul Nunesdea is the English pen name of Paulo Nunes de Abreu, IAF™ Certified Professional Facilitator, Master of Ceremonies, Blogger, and Publisher of the book series - Architecting Collaboration.


With +7k followers on LinkedIn, he is a trusted voice as a former CEO, social entrepreneur, mentor, healthcare blogger, facilitator and master of cerimonies.


Paul started and intervenes in several social enterprises and civic platforms such as Digital Health Portugal and advises at C-level on creating and sustaining collaborative ecosystems.

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We conduct our business in London through My Meeting Support and in Portugal under the banner of Debate Exímio Lda. your perfect healthcare event partners.


Debate Exímio Lda was established to manage Digital Health Portugal community an off-spring of Forum Hospital do Futuro, which has successfully spawned other initiatives like, the Madeira Health Regions Summit, and the Health Data Forum.


DIGITAL TOOLS FOR FACILITATION


Collaborative web-based tools and other group decision-support technology provide a unique opportunity for engaging all your workforce in the participative planning process that is required for successfully managing innovation and change.


Join My Meeting Support, a LinkedIn group dedicated to collaborative decision-making. We discuss how digital tools can help you make informed decisions and thrive in unpredictable environments.


LATEST BOOK


We're excited to announce "Empowering Professional Facilitators," the newest volume in the "Architecting Collaboration" series.


This book delves into the revolutionary world of digital collaboration tools and their significant impact on professional facilitation. It's a journey through the dynamic shifts reshaping today's work environments, illuminated by the power of digital tools.

We're inviting expert facilitators who thrive in the digital realm to contribute to this latest book. Your practical case studies or reflective descriptions from your facilitation practice, especially your experiences with various digital tools, will be invaluable.

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FACILITATION SKILLS


In the ever-changing landscape of professional and personal growth, my journey stands as a testament to the transformative power of collaboration.


My experiences, stretching across various managerial roles in sectors like manufacturing, education, healthcare, and technology, have culminated in a profound appreciation for collective wisdom and the art of facilitation.


These roles not only honed my ability to lead and innovate but also paved the way for my evolution into a collaboration architect: more

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The Digital Collaboration Academy now a specialized service brand of col.lab and promoted by My Meeting Support, was formed to better prepare you to lead the way forward in the aftermath of the digital revolution and this new post-pandemic era.

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Why should we be making good online meetings better? If virtual work can be a sustainable alternative for reducing the carbon footprint and improving our planet's environment then hosting better meetings is imperative.

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ABOUT MY OTHER BOOKS


"Architecting Collaboration" is a book series devoted to group facilitation, its principles, methods, and techniques, that can be applied by anyone who believes in the power of collaboration and teamwork.

Please, check also my books in Spanish and in Portuguese.

In a nutshell

Learn how the principles of group facilitation can be applied to design collaboration within organizations, local collectivities, communities, large cities or regions. 

Checklists & Tables

The fieldnotes book features several tables mapping the book's content with the IAF core competencies which you can use to quickly fine-tune your learning needs both as a facilitator or as a facilitative leader.

Facilitate your own reading

The fieldnotes book is written as a collection of independent articles that you can read according to your specific needs. 

Upgrade your skills

Facilitative Leadership is a people-centred and results-driven process of developing a supportive culture in the workplace that facilitates goal achievement through effective relational processes.

You can increase the performance of your teams and organizations by becoming a more skilful manager who masters the principles of group facilitation and applies them in practice.

Check here to learn more about the next training workshops and seminars or read my latest LinkedIn articles or personal blog entries.
This is not a conventional case study research. It purposefully concentrates on the self-learning process that constitutes the research, captured in the form of narratives, rather than day-to-day content from the fieldwork, as such it differs from mainstream qualitative research.  

The reflections from practice, can be relevant to those who are concerned in bridging the gap between groupware-design and groupware-in-use and point the need to rethink the meaning of ‘technology’.

WHO SHOULD READ ME?


Anyone interested to learn how to work with groups for solving problems and decision-making, or to make events, training sessions and teaching more participative and fun. 

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Due to unexpected workload you may find that my available times for a virtual cup of coffee are reduced, nevertheless I always set aside some time to talk every Friday with my readers, who I consider to be my main source of inspiration. 
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MY LINKEDIN LIVE EVENTS


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SEEING TO BELIEVE? 


Invite me for a demonstration to experience how group facilitation works. Particularly, if you are the kind of person that believes in dialogue and values in-depth conversations to emerge the collective intelligence in a group.


Ranging from small group meetings to a large audience, everyone will experience the spirit of group facilitation.


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FACILITATION AS PUBLIC SERVICE


col.lab | Collaboration laboratory is a permanent open space where ideas and people get together to create innovation with the power of group facilitation as a public service. 


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