Facilitation
Practical insights on workshop design and independent facilitation for government, industry and community organisations. Drawing on 25+ years and 1,500+ workshops across Western Australia — covering process design, participant management, tools and techniques, and how to get a room full of stakeholders to a clear, agreed outcome.
Facilitation myths
I was lucky and honoured to be part of a panel of facilitators at the IAF conference. We were charged with the task of cracking open the lid on what we’ve often held dear as facilitation commandments. This was no ordinary panel either! Moderated by Andrew Rixon and including Noel […]
First facilitation tip
As promised – my facilitation insights and tips from the International Association of Facilitators conference in Melbourne. Day 1 – full day workshop on designing processes for complex situations with Dorothy Strachan from Canada. Big facilitation insights for design: Think about who you’re designing the process for. What is their […]
Facilitation tips from the IAF conference
Greetings from magnificent Melbourne! I’m here for the International Association of Facilitators conference, being held at the historic Melbourne Town Hall. So why should this interest you? Well stick around for the next few days and you’ll get an ‘evening insight’ from the sessions I attend. We’ll kick off with some reflections on […]
Facilitation tips and more – in the Summer newsletter
Hi folks – here’s your first newsletter from me for 2012. The Summer newsletter covers: Facilitation – Focusing your team on what really matters Community engagement – Three basics you should always stick with Building your team – Improving team performance Effective promotion – We all need recognition Looking forward […]
Facilitation resources
If you attended the Australasian Facilitation Conference in Fremantle you’ll know that the conference had a strong spirit of collaborative learning. People came only and openly shared their experiences and insights about facilitation. Now if you weren’t there – don’t fret. Several of the conference speakers have made their material […]
Setting a Vision – a simple and effective tool to help you
As a facilitator or participant, people often believe ‘Vision statement = Hard work.’ And this can be the case. And sometimes it’s even worth thinking, “does this group really need a vision statement?” Right now I can feel facilitation purists wanting to gag me with their flipchart paper…but let’s keep […]
Newsletter launch
Looking for practical tips on facilitation and community engagement? My first ever newsletter has just been launched – hooray! Based largely on my own experience it’s designed to help you to improve your own facilitation and community engagement skills. Find out about: The preparation I do with a client before […]
Act quick – secure your spot at the Australasian Facilitation Conference
Here’s some fantastic news for all facilitators… ..Yep, registrations are now open for the Australasian Facilitation Conference. By attending the conference, you’ll have endless options and strategies to apply. All you need to do is secure your place as quick as you can. Why? Well, it’s the premier professional development […]
Facilitation across cultures
The BIG thing I love about my role is the opportunity to keep on learning! I’ve been a facilitator for 18 years or so and there’s still new things to explore. Recently I’ve been involved in a program assisting farmers across Western Australia to develop strategic plans for their business. Plenty to […]
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