Tips for dealing with difficult participants

One of the BIG questions I get asked when running the Crash Course in Facilitation is….”what are your tips for dealing with difficult participants?”

Great question – and there’s usually a multi-step answer. The first step is to understand ‘difficult’. Is the participant going out of their way to be ‘difficult’? Is it a case of frustration? Misunderstanding? Or is it me – the facilitator – who’s causing the difficulty?

Here’s some ideas and strategies to apply as a facilitator in Dealing with difficult participants

PS – if you’re working with groups and teams and facing challenges – I need your advice.  I’m trying to better understand the key challenges that facilitators like you are facing right around the world.

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Andrew Huffer

Andrew Huffer has over 30 years experience in facilitation and stakeholder engagement, constantly working with organisations, businesses, managers and communities and at a state, national and international level. You’ll find that his approach is simple and clear, which will help you and your team to make sound decisions and implement lasting solutions.

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