Keeping Hands Busy
One of the easiest things I’ve started doing to put participants at ease and make my workshops and meetings more fun and focused is so simple it’s almost laughable. I went out and bought a couple of little plastic bowls, […]
Tag: facilitation
Using Signals
For those of you reading this who come from the education world, an attention-getting signal is nothing new. It is simply a signal to your group that it is time to quiet down and listen to instructions. In fact, even […]
The Facilitator’s First Aid Kit
Here’s something they don’t teach you in facilitation school: bring absolutely everything you and your participants need, even if it is something that may seem obvious, like pens. I cannot tell you how many times I have asked participants, […]
The Power of Reflection
I cannot emphasize strongly enough the power of reflection. Structured reflection helps participants connect theory and information with their personal experience and make it actually usable. In fact, research in adult workplace learning shows that efforts are most effective when […]
To Schedule, or Not to Schedule a Break…
…That is the question! I am especially curious to hear your thoughts on how you schedule breaks for participants. My fear is always that once people have a chance to float away to the restroom, snacks, or their cell phones, […]