How to facilitate a workshop
Good Facilitator : Bad facilitator
What does being a good facilitator look like? To become a good facilitator, it’s worth reflecting on where you are now and the traits you have. Let’s start by considering the ‘Wow, that was so good’ vs ‘There’s three hours of my life I’ll never have again’ aspects of facilitation […]
Ground rules for groups
Ground rules for groups can be your friend in a time of need Ground rules for groups have their place if you envisage some challenges in managing a group, it’s a new group or you have not worked with them before. Also known as a group contract, this process encourages […]
Why games in workshops suck – and why they don’t
Using games in workshops – yes, no, maybe? Here are two very different examples of using games in workshops… In a previous life I appeared on a short-running TV game show called ‘Keynotes.’ The aim of the game was to complete the next line of a mystery song, often played […]
Ideas for icebreakers in workshops and meetings
Ideas for icebreakers for new and existing groups 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 facilitation buddies Will Bessen and Margo O’Byrne. Ideas for icebreakers […]
What preparing for a half marathon taught me about co-facilitation
Co-facilitation requires preparation too To begin with, I’m not saying that I view co-facilitation as a challenge or a grind, but it’s no ‘walk in the park either.’ It’s just something that you need to prepare for… The ‘back-story’ A few years ago my wife, Georgie, and I achieved what […]
Workshop reports – options for fast follow-up after your workshop
Use workshop reports to maintain momentum Fast follow-up will keep your team engaged and enthused. Importantly, getting your workshop reports done asap after your workshop will help to validate the efforts of your team, further emphasising the importance and value of their work. For context, from the previous three parts […]
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