The best tools, practices, methods, and systems to create and maintain a healthy meeting culture.
Facilitators bring people together in beneficial collaboration, serving as a neutral party guide toward a common goal. In today’s corporate environment, many professionals are faced with calendars full of meetings, workshops, retreats, forums, retrospectives, coaching sessions, and more, each of which can be made more effective when led by a skilled facilitator. With professional facilitators in high demand, read on to learn how to become a facilitator.
In our comprehensive guide on "How to Facilitate a Workshop," we delve into the nuances that distinguish workshops from standard business meetings, and explore the pivotal role a skilled facilitator plays in the process. From defining the purpose and establishing expectations, to creating an adaptive plan and gathering essential tools, this guide provides a roadmap for both novice and experienced facilitators. Additionally, we discuss how to create an engaging environment, accommodate various learning styles, and follow up effectively post-session. Tips, video resources, and expert insights are included to equip you with the knowledge to lead a workshop that's not only productive but also fosters a greater sense of team unity and goal alignment.
Online facilitation tools are continually evolving and corporate culture shifts over time, making it hard to keep up with the best practices for online facilitation. In this article, we compiled the most up-to-date best practices and tips for preparing for and implementing effective online facilitation in your meetings, workshops, and more.
If you're considering asking your boss to cover the cost of professional facilitation development, and the Facilitation Certification program at Voltage Control seems like a good fit, it's essential to do your homework beforehand.
Leading meetings the right way starts with embracing the art of facilitation. Give your meetings a makeover and reclaim lost time and energy.
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Creating a culture of compassion starts with empathy. Use the empathy map to adopt a human-centered approach to leadership development.
Empathize as a teammate through observation and input. Lead by example and strengthen your team.
Why is empathy important in business? It empowers leaders, teams, and clients to connect in a uniquely human way.
