Butter 🧈

BREAKING NEWS: We just dropped the world’s best breakouts! 🚨🔥🥳 Our power users rave about being able to deliver the most engaging and dynamic breakout experiences on Butter—but we've never been ones to settle 💪 We wanted to take it to a whole new level. Our goal? To build the best breakouts in the world! 🌍✨ But some of you might ask: ‘why is that even important?’ Breakouts are a facilitator's secret weapon to energize, engage and excite participants. It can transform any session from static to electric, fostering a space where people are encouraged to contribute equally and to deepen connections. 💛 So we’ve supercharged your favorite tool, making it even more powerful and intuitive! Here's what's new: ✨ Simplified setup flows: We've made the process smoother and quicker, because we know every second counts. ⭐️ New breakout history to easily spotlight groups and revisit groupings: Ever needed to go back and see which participants were assigned to which group? Or want to spotlight a group’s work? Our new breakout history feature makes it a breeze. 🤌 Enhanced overview: Welcome to your upgraded breakout command center! Now you get clearer insights, data, and easy navigation during breakouts. 📊 Activity, engagement stats and task list overview: With automatic tracking of activity and engagement, It's easier than ever to pinpoint where your focus is needed most. 🔀 Merging and splitting groups: Adjust on the go! Instantly merge or split groups directly from the overview. 🤩 Supercharged observe mode with tools and chat: See the tools that participants are using, and even chat directly with them—all while observing! 👏 Simplified participant experience: We've cut the clutter so participants can focus on collaborating. Plus, transitions are smoother than ever! We’re thrilled to share these updates with you—so do explore it and share your feedback with us! 🚀 #breakouts #facilitation #training #workshop

Get ready for a Buttermixer full of strategic shenanigans where we use the power of play to build stronger, more effective teams! 🎯 In this session, Saad Tariq from Fine Line Consultants will lead us through a dynamic workshop where fun meets function in the workplace 💃 We’ll dive into two specially-designed games, '7 Pieces' and 'Big Picture,' meant to enhance teamwork, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Discover how playful activities can improve your ability to plan, delegate, brainstorm, and execute plans—making complex problems easier to tackle and tasks more fun to complete. What you'll take away: 💪 Master the principles of play and discover its powerful impact on team settings 🔥 Elevate your skills in planning, delegation, and brainstorming 🥳 Learn strategies for tackling complex problems with a collaborative and fun approach 💛 Gain hands-on experience with games that are tailored specifically for team development and cohesion Play your way to a stronger team! It's happening on July 25th, 5-6pm GMT+2. Register here: https://lu.ma/ghjx64n1 —and see you there 👋🎲

We're back for our second Buttermixer with Alexandra Suchman—and this time, it's all about transforming team dynamics and culture through play 🥳💪 Play and games are often dismissed as being unserious and frivolous—and therefore, don’t belong at work. We say: that's nonsense! 🙅♀️ Play and games are incredibly valuable tools, not only for building stronger team culture and morale, but also for deep experiential learning that catalyzes critical conversations and inspires meaningful change 🧠💛 In this session, she'll be sharing a framework for connecting games to specific culture change outcomes, such as trust building, more transparent decision making, and process improvement. We’ll play one of Barometer XP's signature simulations, and reflect on how games can illuminate team dynamics and help teams embrace change. What you’ll experience: 👯 Explore how to identify and discuss team dynamics using play ✅ Complete the team simulation that was introduced during the May 2nd workshop 💡 Play games and reflect on the learning and development outcomes made possible through play It's happening on July 16th (Tue) at 5:00pm GMT+2. Don’t miss this follow-up to see how much of a fun game-changer strategic play can be for your teams! Save your spot here: https://lu.ma/p2b4nnl6. See you there 👋

Want to dive into the colorful and symbolic world of flags, and discover what they can reveal about you? 🏁🎏🏳️ Join us in our next Facilitation Sandbox with Chris Bent and Mimp J. for an interactive workshop where you'll get to design your own flags that reflect your personal values and joys ✨ Here’s what to expect: 🤩 Fun intro to vexillology: Whether you're a flag aficionado or new to the field, you'll find plenty to pique your interest! 🪞 Explore your values: Reflect on what matters most to you. We'll use these reflections as the foundation for your flag designs, turning introspection into art. 🎨 Hands-on design session and interactive discussions: Using Piccles’ real-time drawing platform, you'll design multiple flags and share it with other participants. It’s happening on June 26th, 6-7pm CEST (GMT+2). Register here to join: https://lu.ma/3mglyn3m. Let your creativity fly high, and see you in our sandbox! 🚩

Master high performance without the burnout in our next Buttermixer 💫 If you’re someone with big ambitions to reach remarkable goals, you’re probably familiar with things like overwork, high stress and maybe even burnout 😩 What’s most frustrating is that we know these things hamper our ambitions, but it sometimes feels like there’s no way off the hamster wheel! Caitlin Rozario, Founder of interlude and Head of Brand & Culture at Metrikus, is no stranger to this feeling. In 2012, a freak allergic reaction during her first term at Cambridge left her temporarily blind and permanently visually-impaired. Then years later, juggling a full-time job, building a company on the side, and doing her MBA led to burnout 🥺 These all made her rethink productivity for sustainable, remarkable work—without the personal price tag. So in our next mixer on June 27th, she'll share essential tools, concepts and processes for sustainable productivity and wellbeing, drawing on scientific research and modern wisdom. It's a super practical and relevant session where you'll learn: 💡 What is ‘sustainable productivity’ and how can you apply it to yourself? 🧰 Four key tools that can be used daily or on the back burner for when you need them 🔥 A quickfire round of marginal gains – the little things that make a big difference Sounds interesting? Save your spot: https://lu.ma/vxc5v2si See you there! 👋

For facilitators, the ability to integrate diverse skill sets and adapt across different contexts is crucial 💛 …Which is where developing a Pi-Shaped Creative Identity becomes a game changer! You'll not only deepen your specialization, but also acquire broad, adaptable skills needed to innovate and inspire in any collaborative setting 🔥 In our next Facilitation Sandbox, Serhat Bilge (Innovation Consultant at GOOINN) will guide us through crafting a powerful and personalized Pi-Shaped model that resonates with your unique blend of skills, passions, and life aspirations. This approach not only enhances your creativity, but also boosts your adaptability to create value in various complex situations 🚀 What you’ll gain: 💡 Discover your unseen treasures: Uncover the depths of your personal and professional identity to reveal a richer, more vibrant self. 🤩 Express creativity leanly: Learn how to express your creativity more effectively. 👯 Enjoy the exploration with others: Explore and expand your creative boundaries with the supportive Butter community! It’s happening on June 4th, 5:00-6:00pm CEST (GMT+2). Register here: https://lu.ma/vil6z5f0. See you there! 👋

Get on board with our new Butterboards: Epic and fast collaboration directly in Butter! 💫 Whether you’re brainstorming the next big idea, mapping out complex projects, or visualizing workflows, our Butterboards make it easier and more fun. The best part? It’s available right within your toolbox, no extra log-ins or setup needed 🔥⚡ Picture a space where you can draw, share ideas, and collaborate in real-time with your team, seamlessly integrated into your Butter experience 🎨 Here’s what new: ✨ Sleek new design: Maintains the friendly Butter aesthetic you know and love. It’s about making your brainstorming sessions as visually appealing as they are effective! ⏩ Follow-me functionality: Keep everyone synced effortlessly! Guide participants through your boards with ease—everyone automatically follows your view, ensuring no one misses a beat. 🎛️ Control editing permissions: Need to present? Put it on view-only mode, turning your Butterboard into a dynamic presentation platform. 🙈 Hide cursor names and anonymous editing: Reduce on-screen clutter with options to hide cursor names or switch to anonymous editing. 🖇️ Add images and embed interactive elements: Bring your ideas to life by incorporating visuals and interactive content like YouTube videos or even Codepen snippets. 🚀 Quick launch boards from your toolbox: Launch a new Butterboard in seconds right from your toolbox. It’s never been easier to start sketching out ideas as they come! …And last but definitely not the least: 🖼️ The new Butterboards also come with LOADS of new templates in our Public Gallery to get you off the ground in no time! Don’t just take our word for it—watch Christopher going through how Butterboards can transform your collaborative experience 👇 Excited to see and hear about all the amazing ways you’ll use this new tool!

Introducing Butter Polls 3.0: Make your sessions un-poll-gettable! 🥁🥳 Polls are one of the earliest features we added to Butter—and it’s still one of the most-used and best-loved. 🔥 Whether it's for gathering opinions, making group decisions or gauging everyone’s moods and personal preferences, polls are an essential tool for any facilitator and trainer. So we’ve given our polls a well-deserved makeover, pumping up the poll power in sessions while retaining the Butter vibe 💛 Here’s why you’ll love it: ✨ Completely design overhaul: Sleeker design and usability improvement that keeps the unique and intuitive Butter vibe alive.  ⏭️ Seamless poll series: With the new "Launch Next Poll" button, flow through multiple polls without a hitch. 📊 Instant results in chat: All poll outcomes now pop up directly in the chat, keeping everyone in the loop real-time. 🧠 Revisit past poll results: Need to circle back to a previous question? Reopen past poll results from chat to easily revisit what was shared. 👍 Quick yes/no polls: Gather instant feedback—set it up in seconds, see answers in a flash. Check out Christopher's walkthrough of all these updates in the video below 👇 We’re eager to see how you'll use it to spice up your sessions even more—and as always, we’d love to know what you think!

Have you ever sat through talking head panels or been zoned out during trainings and workshops that just aren’t cutting it? 🥱 Have you ever felt confused by what to do for your session? 😬 Then it’s time to reimagine what a truly dynamic learning experience can be in our next Buttermixer with Jenny Sauer-Klein, founder of Scaling Intimacy School of Experience Design and The Culture Conference. In this highly-interactive workshop, you’ll learn about the essential frameworks to design experiences that banish boredom, catalyze connection, and make learning stick 🔥 She’ll be sharing the proprietary event framework The Dramatic Arc Event Template, which will shave years off of trial and error in your design process and help you create reliably profound results every time! What you’ll gain: 🧐 Understand experience design and its role in creating impactful and transformational experiences. 🖼️ Explore the 3 Pillars of Designing Dynamic Experiences—transformation, connection, and collaborative learning. 🌈 Learn about the Dramatic Arc Event Template for structuring events 💛 Experience the frameworks in action and access additional resources This session is ideal for anyone leading meetings, offsites, trainings, workshops or any kind of learning experience. Save your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gUekhg3q —and as always, see you there! 👋 #experiencedesign #facilitation #buttercommunity

🥳 Your work, your way: Cultivating a human-centered workplace Looking to elevate your leadership and cultivate a workplace that thrives on empathy, respect, and innovation? 🌟 Join our Facilitation Sandbox with Susana Spyrka on May 21st, where we’ll dive deep into the art of creating a cohesive and human-centered work environment 🔥 In this session, we'll introduce you to the powerful tool of "Care Instructions" profiles. These personalized guides help you and your team express work preferences, and set the stage for improved understanding and collaboration 🚀 You’ll learn to: ✨ Personalize your leadership: Craft your own 'Care Instructions' profile to clearly communicate how others can effectively collaborate with you. 🤩 Enhance team dynamics: Understand and utilize the unique dynamics within your team for more effective and empathetic leadership. Align individual work styles and efforts to optimize workflows and boost overall productivity. 💛 Boost psychological safety: Foster an environment where team members feel safe and valued, driving inclusivity and creativity. 🤝 Reduce conflicts: Set clear expectations and boundaries to minimize misunderstandings and enhance cooperation. This workshop is specially designed for leaders, and those committed to enhancing team dynamics! Sounds interesting? Register here and we’ll see you there: https://lnkd.in/gaZTcMXq 🙌 #leadership #collaboration #buttercommunity