Facilitation Skills Articles

Avoid Asking “How Do We Solve Global Hunger?” with the Single Question Approach

Not all situations are covered by cookbook agendas or avail a methodologist to help. The facilitator must develop their approach another way. Therefore, use the Single Question Approach to develop...

Scope Creep Kills: Facilitate Concern, Influence, and Control

Scope creep kills projects. It also kills meetings. The consensual sphere of Concern, Influence, and Control helps a group become mindful of aspects that could alter the group's attitudes, beliefs,...

Frequent Meeting Problems and What You Should Do About Them

Ever develop that sense of deja vu about not getting anywhere during a meeting? Meeting problems are indicative of resistance that is generated during a meeting. However, resistance can be prevented...

The Most Effective Facilitators Stop Saying “I” — Use Pluralistic Rhetoric

As an effective facilitator, stop saying "I" Learn to naturally substitute the plural “we” or “us”. However, for others, it remains a significant challenge. Therefore, if challenged, consider this...

Public Relations Innovation: New Ideas Shaping Service and Community Influence

Oct 11, 2017 | Analysis Methods, Communication Skills, Facilitation Skills, Meeting Support

Alex Osborn, the driving force behind the concept of 'brainstorming,' shared a timeless message with public relations...

Meeting Killers: Eight Ways to Kill A Meeting and Your Reputation

Aug 10, 2017 | Facilitation Skills, Leadership Skills, Meeting Agendas, Meeting Structure, Meeting Support, Meeting Tools

Below are eight habits we call meeting killers that every facilitator, or meeting leader, must avoid. Neglect to...

The Primer on Facilitation Certification – Associations Through Universities

Jul 13, 2017 | Communication Skills, Facilitation Skills, Leadership Skills

With facilitation today there is no common, shared body of knowledge. In part, because facilitation is a fuzzy word...

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