Successfully animating frescoes remotely: feedback from Tania Leloup-Choppy with Glowbl

Frescos have become indispensable tools for facilitating collaborative workshops on complex topics. But what happens when you need to run them remotely? During a recent Masterclass, Tania, an experienced trainer and facilitator, shared her expertise on hosting the “Human Factor Fresco” remotely, highlighting the benefits of using Glowbl. Here are the key takeaways from the session.

The Challenges of Remote Facilitation

Tania begins by stating an obvious truth: facilitating a fresco remotely is far more challenging than doing it in person. Participants must juggle multiple collaborative tools while staying engaged in discussions. The human dynamic, which is crucial to the success of frescos, is harder to achieve when everyone is behind a screen.

Key Challenges:

1. Creating a safe environment: Participants need to feel comfortable enough to share their experiences and explore their vulnerabilities.
2. Maintaining engagement: Remote settings are rife with distractions. Smooth interactions and immersive experiences play a vital role.
3. Simplifying access to collaborative tools: Switching between video conferencing and a collaborative board can be confusing, particularly for participants less familiar with digital tools.

Why Glowbl is the Ideal Choice for Remote Frescos

Tania has been using Glowbl for two years and highlights why this platform stands out:

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1. An Immersive and Engaging Experience

Unlike traditional video conferencing tools, Glowbl offers a visual environment that replicates the feel of an in-person workshop.
“You’re not stuck in little boxes,” Tania explains. With customisable virtual tables, cosy settings, and unobtrusive avatars, the platform creates a relaxed and playful atmosphere. This reduces social pressure and encourages participation.

2. Intuitive Group Management

Glowbl’s interface allows participants to move freely between different tables, a crucial feature for workshops based on collective intelligence like the Human Factor Fresco.
“Participants can choose their workgroups based on their preferences,” Tania notes. This system mirrors the natural interactions of an in-person workshop. Participants take an active role by selecting their groups and moving between them, contrasting the static nature of traditional video calls.

3. Seamless Integration with Collaborative Tools

The fresco relies on Miro, a powerful but sometimes daunting collaborative board for new users. Glowbl directly integrates Miro into its workspace.
“This prevents participants from having to switch between video conferencing and the collaborative board,” Tania highlights. Everything happens in one environment, reducing the risk of technical confusion.

4. Time-Saving for Facilitators

Glowbl includes tools that simplify workshop management. Tania particularly appreciates the ability to prepare a predefined sequence of activities linked to tools like timers and announcements.
“My setup takes just five minutes. Everything is ready in advance, from my Miro templates to the session outline,” she shares. This time-saving feature is invaluable, especially for facilitators running regular workshops.

Participant Feedback: A Guaranteed “Wow” Effect

According to Tania, participants are often amazed by the Glowbl experience.
“They sign up for a fresco and discover an innovative tool,” she says. This element of surprise enhances their engagement throughout the workshop.

Feedback gathered during the Masterclass also confirmed the platform’s effectiveness. Another facilitator present noted that their workshops had become much smoother since using Glowbl, particularly for participants less familiar with collaborative tools.

Conclusion

This Masterclass demonstrated that it’s entirely possible to recreate the richness of human interaction in a remote setting. With its immersive features and smooth group management, Glowbl is a game-changing tool for facilitating frescos remotely.

For Tania, the key is creating a friendly environment and making the user experience as simple as possible. If you’re considering hosting remote frescos, Glowbl could become your best ally.