Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 12:00—1:30 PM CT
Nothing to prepare and nothing to present. Come curious, and we’ll guide you the whole way.
Live on Zoom. 90 minutes, and it moves. Register and we’ll send a calendar invite with the link.
Not recorded. The room is the point.
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THIS SESSION
Something is making change harder than it should be.
You can feel it.
The strategy makes sense. The meeting went well. People nodded. The training happened. The deck went out. Everyone seems aligned.
And yet, somewhere between intention and action, momentum starts to disappear.
Priorities shift. Ownership gets fuzzy. Another stakeholder needs to weigh in. Another meeting gets scheduled. Another deck gets made.
Nothing is exactly wrong.
But nothing is quite moving, either.
We call it The Driftfog.
And for people working inside L&D, talent, organizational effectiveness, engagement, and change, the Driftfog presents an emerging challenge.
Because when someone says:
“We need better training.”
“People aren't adopting the new process.”
“We need everyone aligned.”
“Can you build something for this?”
...the natural response is to fulfill the request.
But what if the request isn't really the problem?
Underneath it might be readiness. Incentives. Leadership. Trust. Systems. Ownership. Or conditions that make the desired change difficult in the first place.
The brief is rarely the brief.
And that may require a different kind of role inside the enterprise.
From request taker → internal consultant.
From content creator → strategic thought partner.
From training provider → capability builder.
From command-control-compliance → creating conditions.
This 90-minute PopUpThinkTank brings together 25+ people working across L&D, talent, change, organizational effectiveness, and engagement to explore one shared challenge:
—> What timeless principles can help Enterprise Facilitators cut through Driftfog and create the conditions for what comes next?
We won't give you seven hacks for becoming more strategic.
Instead, we'll use the PopUpThinkTank format to pool the experience already in the room—surfacing patterns, challenging assumptions, and co-creating practical principles for becoming more effective in a changing enterprise.
Because organizations don't suffer from a shortage of information.
They need people who can help them see what's really going on, convene the right conversations, and create the conditions for movement.
That might be the emerging work of the Enterprise Facilitator.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Not a webinar, panel, or pitch. A room that thinks together.
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Start with a shared question.
In a few minutes, we build a common starting point: the context, the tension, and the real question at the center.
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Move through fast insight rounds.
Small breakouts and sharp prompts let you bring your ideas into the room and hear how others think. There’s no pressure to speak in front of the full group.
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Leave with something of your own.
Most people walk away with a new perspective, an unexpected insight, or fresh energy. Complete the short follow-up survey and you’ll also get a resource built from the room’s contributions.
Camera on, with the option to unmute. Dress like any work or school Zoom. No expertise needed. We’ll guide you every step.
WHO YOU’LL SEE IN THE ROOM
The people make the session.
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Tim Schuster
Founder & Lead Facilitator
PopUpThinkTank -
Participants
Creators, connectors, professionals, and curious people who show up to learn, contribute, and connect.
“Exceptionally well run in a fantastic format.”
Gina Lensky, Lead L&D Consultant, Fusion Risk Management
“I loved it. 90 mins flew by.”
Jonah Katrina Jala
“I loved the pacing, the variety, meeting new people, and seeing the impact.”
Merry Lin, Author and Speaker
“Cool format, well facilitated—very enjoyable!”
Jill Morenz, President & CEO, Aviatra Accelerators
HOW IT WORKS
What is the format?
Every PopUpThinkTank follows a carefully designed rhythm. Not rigid. Not overproduced. Intentional.
Shared context, small-group conversation, reflection, and collaborative thinking, paced to build momentum. The structure is tight enough to feel safe and loose enough for real insight to emerge.
Small breakouts and tight pacing get conversations past the awkward part fast. People often tell us the same thing afterward:
“I didn’t expect to feel this energized.”
That’s by design.
Momentum for moments that matter.
Experiences that help people, teams, and organizations get ready to solve problems, navigate change, and move meaningful work forward.
90
minutes, and it moves.
1
shared challenge
0
pressure to speak in front of the full group
100s
ideas & connections
REGISTER TODAY
Still thinking? Join us.
Together, we’ll explore something no single person, expert, or AI tool can solve on its own. That takes the pressure off, and frees us to explore, discover, and co-create.
Saving a seat is a small act of generosity: you let others hear how you think, and you’re willing to hear them. Almost everyone leaves with something of their own.
Live on Zoom · Not recorded · 90 minutes
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