What you will See: Taking the activity too seriously. Bending the rules or cheating. Extreme efforts to win or do better than others. Overly discussing the activity afterward with a focus on strategies and missed opportunities rather than on…
What you will see: Rolling eyes: Lack of eye contact with you, or used negative body language Negative comments about the activity or the experience Direct comments they do not want to participate Likely causes: Past experiences that were…
Used by our staff with great results for years and is based upon 10 years of research of legendary people. This debriefing model reflects the process that leads to a legendary life. This is incredible simplistic and easy to remember. …
Since facilitation is about the process, not content, you had better understand the process. The closure, or debrief, is the process by which we reflect on experiences and discover how they link to different aspects of our lives. This is…
Of all the elements in experiential learning, the facilitator has the greatest impact upon the ultimate success or failure of the program. You're Facilitative vs. Directive. Good facilitators know that they're not here to "fix" anyone. They understand that they…
The facilitation techniques included in this membership site will help you in all three critical areas below: The Single Greatest Responsibility of a Great Facilitator: Creating a safe and comfortable space for self and group discovery. Learn how to set…
There are literally hundreds of qualities that are useful, both as a facilitator and as a human being. For example, being a good, active listener! Just because something is not mentioned below does not mean we do not need to…
Strictly speaking, a facilitator makes a process easier. A facilitator does not add or subtract from the process, but helps bring about an outcome by providing guidance and assistance. “How” something happens is just as important, if not more important, than…
For a SUPER simple method, and perfect for beginners, check out the 'What' Method. The questioning strategy could not be more simple: What? So What? Now What? What? Get full description and discussion around the experience. "What happened during the…
This may seem like a no-brainer, but I want to take nothing for granted! There are two core skills that will help you become an effective facilitator, in ANY setting. First, be a good active listener and observer. Next become…