Barry Rosen, the CEO of Interaction Associates, a training and consulting firm that helps leaders build and nurture their organization’s collaborative capability and culture joins Enterprise Radio.
Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Barry Rosen discuss the following:
- Could you tell me more about your background?
- Why do you believe project management failures are often caused more by conversation and alignment issues than by project management methodology or tolls?
- How should project managers think about the difference between managing tasks and facilitating people?
- What is Essential Facilitation, and how does it address communication, alignment, and stakeholder challenges that traditional project management training often misses?
- How can project managers design kick-off meetings that surface disagreements, unclear expectations, and completing definitions of success before the project moves forward?
- What practical tips do you have for project managers as 2026 draws to a close to improve alignment, accountability, and communication across complex projects in the year ahead?
Barry Rosen serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Interaction Associates, a pioneer in creative problem-solving, collaborative leadership, and group facilitation. As CEO, Barry’s mission is to empower associates to make decisions and provide services that help clients achieve their goals. Barry is the designer and developer of much of Interaction Associates’ intellectual content, including leadership, teamwork, and facilitation learning programs. He is also tasked with assembling the next generation of IA leaders and practitioners to bring The Interaction Method™ to companies and communities around the world.
With more than 35 years in the learning and performance improvement industry, Barry has been a Senior Consultant at Interaction Associates, and Director of both the Training and Consulting Practices at IA. He is also a co-founder of the Interaction Institute for Social Change, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to racial equity and advancing the practice of citizen democracy. Barry has led engagements at dozens of companies in the United States and Europe, including General Electric, Celanese, McKinsey, Progressive Insurance, Charles Schwab, and Capital One.
Website: interactionassociates.com
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