the classic now updated

Christine Hogan includes all the significant writers AND includes her own critiques along the way (making it far more valuable than a mere synopsis of what others have written).

a popular and comprehensive collection of accelerated learning techniques (useful summaries but not much depth)

A wide ranging and stimulating collection of ideas and examples that encourages experimentation. The combination lock model places some order on this diversity.

John Heider is a master of capturing what matters on one side of A5. You won't find any recipes but you will find plenty of valuable insights.

A friendly style that keeps things simple while sharing much practical wisdom and a refreshingly different view of how groups work.

Applying optimism to organisation development. Ask 'what works well?' and carry on from there.

A simple way of making meetings more efficient and enjoyable. Possibly too simple, but a huge improvement on common practice.

A coffee table book. A gift for anyone - and a source of inspiration for creative trainers (where on this map have you been today?)

How to create a productive confusion between game and reality - the classic by the founder of Theatre of the Oppressed.

An important persepctive on what happens in groups and of how the facilitator is part of the group they facilitate.

Bill Krouwel homes in on key issues and challenges much common practice and accepted wisdom.

A deservedly popular resource for team building activities.