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.
Four tips for planning workshop sessions
Here are my ‘go to’ essentials for planning workshop sessions Planning workshop sessions can be challenging. Having core elements to use, along with a tried and tested template will get you off and running. 1. Be very clear of the outcomes that need to be achieved Before the workshop, when […]
Challenges in stakeholder engagement – six tips to help
Challenges in stakeholder engagement – six tips to help you in your next project Here are my Top Six tips for managing challenges in stakeholder engagement. These are largely based on a stakeholder engagement program with community members. This project focused on the redevelopment of a local park to include residential […]
Connecting with workshop participants
Connecting with workshop participants – sometimes hard to do; and simple to address Connecting with workshop participants is not always easy. It requires effort and sometimes a perceived degree of discomfort. In this article I use an everyday example that you’ll probably identify with… And that you can adapt in […]
What is the role of a facilitator?
What is a facilitator? What is their role? These can be tough questions for the uninitiated. Try answering this at your next dinner party or barbeque! My take is ‘I help teams and group to work together and make decisions that stick.’ Recently I was put under the griller by […]
Developing Rock Solid Public Participation Processes
Top tips on planning your public participation processes Getting the design of your public participation processes right is vitally important. In this article you’ll tap into the expertise of one of Australia’s most experienced local government practitioners, Leanne Hartill. A few years ago, I was lucky enough to interview Leanne. […]
The importance of client feedback
How client feedback can help protect your organisation Now that many of us are getting back into flying again, I reflected on a pre-covid experience that taught me a lot about the importance of client feedback. Flying seems to trigger odd behaviours in many of us. It can also induce […]
Ideas for icebreakers in meetings or workshops
If you need ideas for icebreakers for your next meeting or workshop, you’re in the right place. This compilation of ideas for icebreakers has been put together in partnership with my long-time colleagues Will Bessen and Margo O’Byrne. Activities for new groups Quick disclosure Ask participants for either a: Description […]
Facilitating meetings with colleagues – managing challenges
Facilitating meetings with colleagues should ideally be a productive and straight-forward task. When this task involves people, challenges can arise… In talking with other facilitators and clients, several are finding common challenges emerging in their workplace: There are often polarised views around the table, with people feeling a bit threatened […]
Planning effective meetings
Here’s a short guide to help you in planning effective meetings in your workplace. Facilitator and author Sam Kaner believes that there are three building blocks for planning effective meetings. Topics Outcomes Processes In Kaner’s model each topic is viewed as a separate segment of a meeting. The desired outcome […]
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