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Facilitation | July 23, 2024

In professional development, the principles of practice and feedback are vital. Much like athletes and musicians refine their skills through rehearsal and critique, professionals must engage in deliberate practice and seek feedback to master their craft. This blog post explores these elements, providing insights and strategies to foster growth and success in the workplace. Facilitators, in particular, need ongoing practice and feedback to enhance their skills. Structured practice opportunities and feedback loops help identify strengths and areas for improvement. Embracing a growth mindset is essential, as it encourages seeking feedback and viewing challenges as learning opportunities. In professional settings, practice often gets neglected, overshadowed by the expectation to perform flawlessly. To foster growth, professionals need environments where they can safely practice and receive feedback, similar to athletes rehearsing before a performance.

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Facilitation Lab Summit | April 21, 2025

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.

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Facilitation Lab Summit | April 14, 2025

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.