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.
Facilitation Lab Summit
Deepen your knowledge on how to facilitate meetings that matter and connect with other facilitation and meeting practitioners. The event will include lightning talks, networking, and hands-on workshops from expert facilitators sharing methods & activities.
At the 2025 Facilitation Lab Summit, Dom Michalec led an engaging and thought-provoking workshop titled "Facilitating Transformation," focusing on the practical aspects of creating lasting change—both personally and professionally. With a mix of theory, hands-on activities, and personal reflection, Dom took attendees on a journey of understanding how transformation happens and how we, as facilitators, can support others in driving meaningful change.
At the 2025 Facilitation Lab Summit, Caterina Rodriguez led an engaging and insightful workshop on the power of non-verbal communication in facilitation. Through lively exercises and group discussions, Caterina explored how facilitators can use their bodies, tone, and silence to build stronger connections and create meaningful conversations.
Alyssa Coughlin's session at the 2025 Facilitation Lab Summit explored the power of storytelling in change management. Learn how to craft compelling narratives to engage teams, gain buy-in, and drive successful organizational change. Through interactive exercises, Alyssa shared insights on tailoring stories for different audiences, simplifying complex ideas, and using emotion to create lasting impact. Watch the full session video and read the transcript for actionable takeaways.
Dr. Karyn Edwards' session at the 2025 Facilitation Lab Summit explored the powerful intersection of coaching and facilitation. With interactive exercises, Karyn demonstrated how non-directive coaching techniques can enhance facilitation, empowering participants to reflect and solve problems on their own. Learn key insights on creating a supportive environment, fostering self-awareness, and empowering participants. Watch the full session video to dive deeper into these transformative practices.
In his session at the 2025 Facilitation Lab Summit, JJ Rogers shared innovative methods for incorporating joy and surprise into facilitated sessions. Drawing from UX design and the concept of "delight," JJ introduced three Radical Acts of Delight: using drawing to communicate, applying inverted thinking with "The Twist," and utilizing metaphor cards for creative problem-solving. These techniques help facilitators engage participants and unlock fresh insights through play and surprise.
Skye Idehen-Osunde's session at the 2025 Facilitation Lab Summit focused on building psychological safety and credibility in facilitation. Through interactive activities and real-world examples, Skye shared strategies to create inclusive, trust-filled spaces where participants feel heard and valued. Her insights on vulnerability, self-awareness, and building trust provided attendees with actionable tools to enhance their facilitation practice and create impactful, safe environments.
The Facilitation Lab Summit 2024 was an extraordinary event filled with insightful sessions and meaningful connections. Held on February 6th and 7th, this annual summit featured a diverse range of speakers who shared their expertise and experiences under the theme of COMMUNITY, emphasizing the importance of community in learning and growth. The summit provided an invaluable opportunity for facilitators to learn, connect, and grow. We were privileged to hear from a diverse group of speakers who shared their experiences, insights, and strategies for facilitating impactful meetings and events. From mastering internal dialogues to building consensus among multiple stakeholders, each session offered practical tools and techniques that facilitators can apply in their work.
At this year's Facilitation Lab Summit, Erik Skogsberg and Dirk Van Onsem delivered a thought-provoking workshop titled "Facilitating Change Through Systems Mapping." The session was designed to help participants understand and leverage the power of systems thinking to drive change within their organizations.
At this year's Facilitation Lab Summit, Erin Warner led a captivating workshop titled "Daring Dialogues: Refining Ideas and Embracing Bold Action." Erin, known for her unique blend of movement and facilitation techniques, encouraged participants to engage physically and mentally throughout the session. The workshop began with a lively introduction, where Erin emphasized the importance of community, movement, and holistic well-being. She shared her journey of integrating diverse experiences into her facilitation practice, highlighting the power of books like "The Art of Gathering" by Priya Parker and "The Joy of Movement."