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Facilitation Tip 23: Never End a Workshop Without Gratitude ๐Ÿ™I always try to end workshops with one simple exercise. A C...
11/09/2026

Facilitation Tip 23: Never End a Workshop Without Gratitude ๐Ÿ™

I always try to end workshops with one simple exercise. A Circle of Appreciation.

After a day or two of challenging discussions, difficult decisions, and big ideas, itโ€™s tempting to finish and rush straight to the next thing. Instead, I ask everyone to pause and share one thing theyโ€™re grateful for. It could be a colleagueโ€™s contribution, a breakthrough moment, or simply the opportunity to work together.

Itโ€™s a simple exercise, but it reminds us that successful workshops arenโ€™t just about strategies and action plans. Theyโ€™re about people.

Iโ€™ve found that ending with appreciation helps teams leave feeling more connected, positive and committed to what theyโ€™ve created together.

How do you usually close out an intensive workshop?

Facilitation Tip 22: Not Every Great Idea Belongs Right Now ๐Ÿ’ญOne of the simplest facilitation techniques I use is a Wall...
10/09/2026

Facilitation Tip 22: Not Every Great Idea Belongs Right Now ๐Ÿ’ญ

One of the simplest facilitation techniques I use is a Wall of Wisdom, which is my take on the traditional parking lot.

Every workshop sparks brilliant questions and ideas, but not all of them belong in the conversation right now. Instead of letting the discussion drift, I capture them on a separate wall so theyโ€™re not lost or forgotten.

Iโ€™ve found this makes a huge difference. People know their contributions have been heard, the workshop keeps its momentum, and we can return to those ideas when the time is right.

Good facilitation isnโ€™t about shutting ideas down. Itโ€™s about giving them the right place and time.

What is your preferred way to handle off-topic ideas during a workshop?

Powering the Sustainable Food Network๐ŸŒ๐ŸŸ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ?๐ŸคA sustainable food system isnโ€™t built...
10/09/2026

Powering the Sustainable Food Network๐ŸŒ๐ŸŸ

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ?๐Ÿค

A sustainable food system isnโ€™t built in isolation, but co-created when passionate professionals from procurement, operations, and culinary sit down in the same room. Our ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต๐—น๐˜† ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐˜€ are interactive hubs where ideas turn into real-world collaboration. Whether you are just beginning your sustainability journey or are already leading the space, this is your chance to:

- ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป sustainable sourcing directly from Chef Sandy.
- ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜€ local supply chain challenges during conversations.
- ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ with industry peers over shared ideas.

We are gathering at ๐—ง๐—”๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐—ฏ๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐—ž๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ด, Hong Kongโ€™s pioneering depurated seafood restaurant. It is the perfect backdrop to learn from Chef Sandy herself, who is redefining clean, conscious dining in the city. Don't miss the chance to grow your network and your impact.

BONUS: We will be giving every attendee a top-ten supplier question list.

AND Sandy will be hosting breakfast!

- ๐Ÿ—“ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ: Tuesday, 15th September
- ๐Ÿ“ ๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฒ: TABLE by Sandy Keung, Central, Hong Kong
- ๐ŸŽค ๐—š๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜: Chef Sandy Keung
- ๐ŸŽŸ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฎt: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-catch-rethinking-how-we-source-seafood-tickets-1997536149395?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Facilitation Tip 21: Why I Prefer 2-Year Strategies Over 5-Year Plans ๐ŸŽฏOne question I often get asked is why I encourage...
09/09/2026

Facilitation Tip 21: Why I Prefer 2-Year Strategies Over 5-Year Plans ๐ŸŽฏ

One question I often get asked is why I encourage teams to build 2-year strategies instead of 5-year plans.

For me, two years is the sweet spot. Itโ€™s long enough to think beyond day-to-day priorities and create a bold vision, but short enough to feel genuinely achievable.

Five-year strategies can quickly become outdated. Markets shift, customer needs evolve and new opportunities emerge. A 2-year North Star gives teams clear direction while leaving enough flexibility to adapt along the way.

The goal isnโ€™t to predict the future. Itโ€™s to create clarity about what matters most now and the smartest path forward.

Throw back to when Chef Sandy Keung sat down with me for our ๐˜๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜‰๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ด podcast.Chef Sandy Keung educated us on her in...
08/09/2026

Throw back to when Chef Sandy Keung sat down with me for our ๐˜๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜‰๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ด podcast.

Chef Sandy Keung educated us on her innovative in-house depuration system. This setup ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ% ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜†๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ, eliminating all ammonia and waste products before cycling clean water back into the tanks.

Want to learn more about how she combines culinary excellence with deep environmental responsibility? Hear her speak live at our next ๐—™๐˜‚๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต๐—น๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฝ!

BONUS: We will be giving every attendee a top-ten supplier question list.

AND Sandy will be hosting breakfast!

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday 15 September

๐Ÿ•‘ 9AM - 11AM ๐Ÿ“ TABLE, 23/F, H Queen's 80 Queen's Road Central Hong Kong

๐ŸŽค Guest: Chef Sandy Keung

๐ŸŽŸ Secure your spot: https://link.futuregreen.global/sp/ab970f23ea6

๐Ÿ“– Read or listen to our full interview here: https://futuregreen.global/news-insights/sustainable-seafood-hong-kong-chef-sandy-table/

Facilitation Tip 20: Strategy Is About Choosing What Comes First ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธOne of the most valuable parts of a strategy workshop...
08/09/2026

Facilitation Tip 20: Strategy Is About Choosing What Comes First ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ

One of the most valuable parts of a strategy workshop is building the roadmap.

Once weโ€™ve agreed on the strongest ideas, I ask the team one simple question:

โ€œWhatโ€™s the smartest path to get there?โ€

Together, we map out what needs to happen now, next and later. We identify dependencies, spot quick wins and make sure each initiative moves us towards the bigger goal.

Iโ€™ve found this changes the conversation completely. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by everything they could do, teams leave with clarity on what they should do first.

A good strategy isnโ€™t about doing everything. Itโ€™s about knowing what matters most-and what comes next.

Facilitation Practice Retreat ๐ŸŒฟ

Are you a facilitator looking to recharge, reconnect and sharpen your craft?

Join me for our 5-day Facilitation Practice Retreat in Sintra, Portugal, from 28. September โ€“ 2. October 2026. Step away from the day-to-day, practise with other facilitators, receive feedback, and return with renewed energy and confidence.

๐ŸŒฟ Limited spots.

Find out more:

https://retreat.futuregreen.global/

Facilitation Tip 19: A Great Workshop Doesnโ€™t End with Great Ideas ๐Ÿš€A workshop only creates real value when ideas are tr...
07/09/2026

Facilitation Tip 19: A Great Workshop Doesnโ€™t End with Great Ideas ๐Ÿš€

A workshop only creates real value when ideas are translated into action.

Once teams have agreed on their strongest concepts, I ask them to build a simple implementation timeline together. Instead of asking, โ€œWhat should we do?โ€ we focus on:

โ€œWhatโ€™s the first step? And what comes next?โ€

Breaking a big idea into six practical steps makes it feel achievable, creates clarity around who contributes where, and keeps the momentum going after the workshop ends.

Because great facilitation isnโ€™t just about generating ideas, itโ€™s about helping people move them forward.

Is it possible to run a premium seafood restaurant without destroying our oceans? ๐ŸŒŠ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ณ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐—ž๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ด, the visionary force...
04/09/2026

Is it possible to run a premium seafood restaurant without destroying our oceans? ๐ŸŒŠ

๐—–๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ณ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐—ž๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ด, the visionary force behind TABLE seems to think so.

Sandy left a successful career in corporate finance to pursue culinary excellence. Today, she brings an analytical, data-driven mindset straight to kitchen sustainability. As an F&B industry pioneer in Hong Kong, she has mastered the delicate balance between high-end gastronomy and rigorous, responsible seafood procurement. At TABLE, she even pioneered a proprietary live seafood depuration (filtration) system to ensure absolute purity and ethical handling.

Want to hear how she does it?

At our next Future Green Community Monthly Meetup on September 15, Chef Sandy is inviting you to join our community to share her real-world insights, procurement challenges, and how she navigates the local supply chain to source ethically.

Join us to learn how food brands, chefs, and culinary leaders can build smarter, healthier and sustainable supply chains.

AND Sandy will be hosting breakfast!

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday 15 September

๐Ÿ•‘ 9AM - 11AM ๐Ÿ“ TABLE, 23/F, H Queen's 80 Queen's Road Central Hong Kong

๐ŸŽค Guest: Chef Sandy Keung

๐ŸŽŸ Secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-catch-rethinking-how-we-source-seafood-tickets-1997536149395?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Facilitation Tip 18: The Best Idea Isnโ€™t Always the Right Idea ๐Ÿ’กOne mistake I see teams make is falling in love with an ...
04/09/2026

Facilitation Tip 18: The Best Idea Isnโ€™t Always the Right Idea ๐Ÿ’ก

One mistake I see teams make is falling in love with an idea before asking whether itโ€™s actually achievable.

One exercise I use is a Plenary Feasibility Wall, where the strongest concepts are pitched back to the group and reviewed together. Instead of asking, โ€œWhich idea do we like most?โ€ we ask:

โ€œWhich idea can we realistically test and implement?โ€

This creates much stronger discussions around whatโ€™s actually possible and gives the decider the confidence to move forward with ideas that are both ambitious and achievable.

Because a brilliant idea only creates impact if you can actually put it into action.

๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต, ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ท๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜?Globally, ๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿฐ.๐Ÿฑ% ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐˜€ are fished sust...
03/09/2026

๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต, ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ท๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜?

Globally, ๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿฐ.๐Ÿฑ% ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐˜€ are fished sustainably, but ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฑ.๐Ÿฑ% ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฑ. The data is clear. When fisheries are managed effectively, those numbers improve dramatically. Responsible sourcing isnโ€™t an impossible goal, but a management and procurement choice.

At our next ๐—™๐˜‚๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต๐—น๐˜† ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฝ on September 15, we are diving into this topic with the inspiring ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ณ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐—ž๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ด, founder of ๐—ง๐—”๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—˜. As a self-taught executive chef running the only restaurant in Hong Kong with a resident marine biologist, Sandy's "conscious ingredient-based cuisine" proves that culinary excellence and environmental responsibility belong together. Join us to learn how food brands, chefs, and culinary leaders can build smarter, healthier supply chains.

BONUS we will be giving every attendee a top ten supplier question list.

AND Sandy will be hosting breakfast ๐Ÿ˜Š

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday 15 September

๐Ÿ•‘ 9AM - 11AM ๐Ÿ“ TABLE, 23/F, H Queen's 80 Queen's Road Central Hong Kong

๐ŸŽค ๐—š๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜: Chef Sandy Keung

๐ŸŽŸ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜: https://link.futuregreen.global/sp/fdbe7a9ca9a

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