Friday, September 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CT

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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?

This isn't a webinar, panel, demo, or pitch.

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.

Start with a shared challenge—what we’re here to do.

In just a few minutes, we create a common starting point—context, tension, ideas, and the real challenge at the center of the conversation. We call it The Driftfog.

Move through a series of insight rounds.

Through a sequence of fast-paced conversations, you’ll bring your ideas, instincts, and experience into the room—without the pressure of speaking in front of a large audience.

No pressure to speak in front of everyone.

Leave connected and energized. Walk away with fresh insight, new relationships, and a co-created resource shaped by the people in the room.

Who You’ll See in the Room

Tim Schuster

Founder & Lead Facilitator
PopUpThinkTank
Participants

Creators, connectors, professionals, and curious people who show up to learn, contribute, and connect.

"Cool format, well facilitated-very enjoyable!"

— Jill Morenz, President & CEO @ Aviatra Accelerators

“Exceptionally well run in a fantastic format.”

— Gina Lensky, Lead L&D Consultant @ Fusion Risk Management

"I loved the pacing, the variety, meeting new people, and seeing the impact. The energy was lovely!"

— Merry Lin, Author | Speaker | Resilience & Wellness Expert

"I loved it. 90 mins flew by."

— Jonah Katrina Jala, Director, #HACK2025

HOW IT WORKS

What Is the Format?

Every PopUpThinkTank follows a carefully designed rhythm.

Not rigid. Not overproduced. Intentional.

Participants move through a fast-paced sequence of shared context, small-group conversation, reflection, and collaborative thinking — all designed to create momentum without putting people on the spot.

The experience is structured enough to feel safe, but flexible enough for real insight, creativity, and connection to emerge.

Small breakouts, thoughtful prompts, and tight pacing help conversations move quickly past awkwardness and into genuine engagement. 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.

30+ Thinkers. 90 Minutes. 100s of Ideas & Connections. 1 Shared Challenge.

Experiences that help people, teams, and organizations get ready to solve problems, navigate change, and move meaningful work forward.

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