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Facilitation | November 12, 2024

Effective facilitation goes beyond managing meetings—it’s about crafting purposeful experiences that lead to meaningful outcomes. This blog covers essential strategies like intentional design, thorough preparation, and leveraging asynchronous work to enhance facilitation. Whether working in virtual, hybrid, or in-person settings, facilitators must align session design with goals and adapt to meet diverse participant needs. By focusing on these principles, facilitators can foster engagement, productivity, and impactful results, making every session valuable. Dive in to learn techniques for successful facilitation in today’s dynamic work environments.

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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."

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Podcast | May 22, 2024

In this episode of the Facilitation Lab podcast, Douglas Ferguson talks with Jim Kalbach, Chief Evangelist at MURAL and author, about his facilitation journey and expertise in mapping. Jim shares a pivotal experience leading a workshop at LexisNexis and how it propelled his career. He discusses the influence of room setup on collaboration, the power of visual maps for team alignment, and his interest in Wardley maps. Jim also reflects on the evolution of facilitation with technology, the shift to remote workshops, and the future of facilitation as a widespread skill. The episode emphasizes the transformative role of facilitation and visual tools in improving group collaboration.