Andrew Huffer
Andrew Huffer is the founder of Andrew Huffer and Associates, an independent facilitation and stakeholder engagement consultancy based in Perth, WA. Since 2000 he has run more than 1,500 workshops for government agencies, industry bodies and regional organisations across Australia, and currently serves as Chair of the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) Oceania. His approach is direct and practical, helping groups work through real disagreement to reach decisions they can act on.
How to use a classic model in leading change with your team
Leading change is a challenge and a responsibility Having a classic model to help you in leading change gives you the confidence to keep moving. This is Part 1 of a two-part series in leading change with your team (I like to build anticipation!) The five stages of group development […]
How to close a workshop when there’s a plane to catch
How to close a workshop when you’re running out of time There are plenty of approaches regarding how to close a workshop and finishing a workshop on time is important to me – especially when people have to travel. At a two day planning workshop for an Emergency Services client, […]
A simple and powerful team debrief model
Using a sound team debrief model will continually build the capabilities of your staff Tapping into a group reflection or team debrief model is a smart way to help your team learn from their experiences and build their confidence through active learning. A simple and powerful model was developed by […]
Small steps to improve your workplace culture
It can simply take small steps to improve your workplace culture As a business owner or manager, there’s often outside noise telling you to improve your workplace culture. This can come from a range of sources, many of whom haven’t walked in your shoes. You may remember that my wife […]
What a Seagull Taught Me About Stakeholder Engagement Principles
A brief insight on stakeholder engagement principles Not long after I started my consultancy business I was invited by my local town council to attend a ‘community visioning’ workshop. It taught me a lot about stakeholder engagement principles. I was interested to see how it was run from a facilitation […]
Tell your clients why they should work with you. Develop your Unique Value Proposition.
You may not realise it, but the Unique Value Proposition is a vital area of your promotion. However, many staff within government agencies and not-for-profits don’t have a clear description of their Unique Value Proposition. You’re good at your jobs – really good! (I know this from working with you […]
Six tips for engaging managers in decision making processes
Engaging managers in decision making processes can be a challenge for many of us. Remember as a kid when there was something you really wanted? Something out of the ordinary? Like an overnight stay at Jay’s place – who also happened to live on an ice cream-based diet, owned a […]
How to fast track your facilitation skills
Here’s an easy way to fast track your facilitation skills Remember what it was like when you were learning to drive? For me it was an often nerve-racking experience (and probably more so for the person sitting next to me!). There was the mechanics of operating the car, knowing the […]
Five ways to improve your facilitation skills
Here are five easy ways to improve your facilitations skills in May. Using facilitation in your role? Want to vastly improve your facilitation skills in just three days? Here’s the chance to immerse yourself in three days of practical skill development, connecting with people who ‘get what you do’, enabling […]
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