Delivery Matters

Stories behind workshop plans,
sticky notes and markers.

Author: Deborah Rim Moiso - page 2

a graphic design representing an agenda, participants and notes in a meeting

How to facilitate a meeting (practical tips and best practices)

Meeting facilitation is a vital skill for anyone leading a group and hoping to get stuff done. When we facilitate a meeting, this means setting up a dedicated spaces in which to discuss, create, prioritize and decide together. Those spaces are different from our normal interactions. They are set aside from the rest of the flow of the day and have rituals for starting, ending and running them. We call them meetings. Learning how to facilitate a meeting effectively and improve team interactions is a valuable skill for managers, leaders and facilitators alike. Read on to find out how you can improve how you plan and run your meetings! I…

Our Guide to Facilitation Week 2022

Where focus goes, energy flows. And in October, the world of facilitation’s focus is on the rich calendar of co-created events of Facilitation Week! Facilitation Week is a yearly marathon catalyzed by IAF, the International Association of Facilitators. This year, it will run from the 17th to the 23rd of October, in all time zones, live and online!There is always a lot to learn and you can expect every session to be lively and participatory. But before you go check out the entire event list, heed a word of warning! The week is absolutely packed with great events running for free, online, and open to anyone. There is so much…

36 engaging hybrid activities (that work in any environment!)

To ensure participation of all attendees in a hybrid event, facilitators need to find creative solutions to make sure everyone is heard, seen and included! In this list of 36 hybrid activities, we have selected methods and tools that do just that, so get started designing your hybrid event with everything from icebreakers to decision-making tools! Hybrid gatherings, in which some participants join remotely and others in person, are a growing trend in facilitation worldwide. For those designing and running workshops and meetings, this poses new, unique challenges. How to make sure everyone is included and heard? How to create connections and deepen understanding among participants? How to run activities…

How to train new facilitators – a step by step guide

Training new facilitators in the use of facilitation skills is essential as the profession gains recognition and organizations come to realize the advantages of having facilitative leaders and team members. But how to begin? In this piece, IAF endorsed facilitator and new SessionLab team member Deborah shares tips and tools from her experience of 5+ years introducing students and professionals to facilitation. She leads us through the programme of a half-day introductory workshop session in which participants experience facilitation tools first-hand, reflect on them, and collect methods and skills in their first facilitation toolkit. As a facilitator and trainer, you may sometimes be asked to reveal what is going on…

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