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In this Facilitation Lab podcast episode, host Douglas Ferguson interviews Varsha Prasad of IdeaCompass about her journey as a facilitator and entrepreneur. Varsha shares insights from her first design thinking workshop, the impact of mentorship, and the importance of creating engaging environments. She discusses navigating cultural differences in facilitation, her transition to independent consulting, and the value of community support. The conversation highlights the power of innovation, structured reflection, and open-mindedness in workshops, offering practical advice for facilitators seeking to inspire creativity and collaboration across diverse teams.
Discover why facilitation is a dynamic practice, not a fixed playbook. This blog explores a competency-based approach that prioritizes growth, adaptability, and purpose over rigid methods. Learn how five core facilitation competencies—Purpose, Inclusive, Clarity, Crafted, and Adaptive—can guide intentional development and lasting impact.
Varsha Prasad went from network engineer to global facilitator by discovering the power of design thinking and human-centered collaboration. In this inspiring journey, she shares how the Voltage Control Facilitation Certification helped her find clarity, confidence, and a supportive community. Her story is a testament to how facilitation can spark transformation—both professionally and personally.
Explore highlights from the Facilitation Lab Summit 2025, where eight expert facilitators led hands-on sessions on trust, storytelling, behavior design, coaching, nonverbal communication, and more. Centered on the theme of Practice, this year’s summit offered practical tools, powerful insights, and real-time applications to help facilitators grow their craft. Dive into the full recap to revisit the sessions and keep your facilitation skills sharp.
At the 2025 Facilitation Lab Summit, Elena Farden led an immersive session titled "Consent as Ceremony: Learnings from Nurturing Safe Connections in Indigenous Play Parties." Elena, known for weaving cultural rituals and deep respect for consent into her facilitation practice, provided profound insights into how we can integrate these sacred traditions into our own work.
Sophie Bujold's journey from exploring early internet connections to discovering her passion for facilitation is a powerful story of personal and professional growth. In her blog post, she shares how she transitioned from tech to facilitation, realizing that the work she had been doing all along—creating meaningful connections—was rooted in facilitation. Sophie reflects on her experiences with the Facilitation Certification program, how it transformed her practice, and how she now helps organizations foster ecosystems of trust. Read more about her journey.
At the 2025 Facilitation Lab Summit, Kathy Ditmore led an impactful session on "Mapping the Change Journey", offering valuable tools and frameworks for creating successful change processes within teams and organizations. This session focused on using a canvas as a "compass" to guide projects toward success and aligned transformation, emphasizing how to adapt and lead through change effectively.
Discover the power of collective practice at Voltage Control's Facilitation Lab. Here, facilitators of all levels grow together through hands-on learning, real-time feedback, and community collaboration. Engage in live practice, explore new facilitation techniques, and cultivate a culture of curiosity and feedback. Experience the transformative impact of practicing alongside others in a supportive environment, where growth is shared, not solo. Join our community and start learning in the moment—together.
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Explore key insights from Rick Rubin's "The Creative Act: A Way of Being" for facilitators and leaders. This bestseller from the music industry icon merges discipline with creativity, providing valuable lessons for corporate innovation. Learn Rubin's approach to the creative process, the importance of embracing constraints, and the power of collaboration. Inspired by his extensive music career, Rubin's methods apply to various fields, enhancing problem-solving and innovative thinking. This summary shows how Rubin's ideas can rejuvenate facilitation and spark innovation in today's professional environments.
Discover the power of collaborative leadership. Learn about its definition, distinction from facilitation, and the five key benefits: enhanced decision-making, increased productivity, stronger relationships, greater innovation, and higher engagement. Understand the challenges, particularly in balancing autocratic and collaborative styles, and explore the five essential qualities of a successful collaborative leader: being purposed, inclusive, clear, crafted, and adaptive. Embrace this leadership style for a more engaged and effective workforce.
Workplace conflicts can drain time and morale, making conflict resolution meetings crucial. These meetings tackle disagreements affecting productivity and wellbeing, involving all parties in a comfortable setting with a neutral facilitator. Establish ground rules, encourage open dialogue and active listening, and develop an action plan with fair task assignments. Training can enhance these skills, fostering a harmonious and efficient workplace.
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