Product Description

the facilitator's task of opening up discussion, getting ideas into the open and setting broad future direction is essential if a group is to reach consensus on a particular outcome and it is now one of the key techniques used in meetings and workshops. facilitation made easy provides a practical introduction to the essential skills needed and will help readers develop a facilitation style that is unbiased and enables control without being overpowering.

with detailed examples, proven tips for success, checklists and a self assessment guide to help readers test their own personal approach to facilitation, the book will help readers to:

• understand the facilitator’s role

• develop the ideal structure for workshops and meetings

• control agendas and help to focus the outcome of meetings

• deal with difficulties.

this third edition also includes a new chapter on facilitating virtual meetings, explaining the mechanics of virtual teams, the pros and cons of virtual meetings, use of technology and tips on setting up, facilitating and participating in virtual meetings

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #120850 in Books
• Published on: 2005-09-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 166 pages

—Training Magazine USA, July 2005
"Facilitation Made Easy is a compilation of absolutely indispensable guidelines...I recommend to every new classroom trainer who crosses my path."

Review

“an introduction to the skills needed to facilitate meetings and workshops, including a self-assessment guide.”

vs magazine

“esther cameron sheds light on the art of facilitation to avoid boring staff to death.”

business edge

“cameron’s intention is to debunk “facilitation” but more than that she demystifies it... the beauty of the book is that each chapter is unique and so you can pick on relevant sections specific to you.”

engineering management

"absolutely indispensable guidelines... realistic, honest, and written by someone who's clearly spent time in the trenches. this is the one i recommend to every new classroom trainer who crosses my path."

training magazine

“if you have an upcoming meeting, quickly peruse this book for some reliable, actionable advice. “

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—Business Edge, November 2005
"Esther Cameron sheds light on the art of facilitation to avoid boring staff to death."

Customer Reviews

Does what it says
This is an excellent book as it does what it says in the title.
It doesn't on the other hand underestimate the challenges of group facilitation but it does put it into a context. Apart from stressing the importance of developing an awareness of group process it focuses in on some of the essential elements of good facilitation. The author pitches it just right - something for both seasoned facilitators as well as those seeking to develop their skills. This latest edition builds on the different scenarios of the previous editions but also includes a description of virtual teams and their facilitation - something which many staff and managers now experience first hand.

Usable guide to energizing your meetings and workshops
How do you stay in control of a group without being manipulative? How do you initiate thought-provoking dialogue without injecting your own opinions? Esther Cameron addresses these issues and more in this useful guidebook to facilitating meetings and workshops. She provides numerous activities you can use to initiate creative suggestions and encourage lively debate. She also offers practical instructions regarding room setup, implementation and follow-up, all supported by examples, case studies, checklists and "Stop and Think!" reviews. We recommend this book to professional trainers, coaches, managers and, of course, facilitators. If you have to run an upcoming meeting, quickly peruse this book for some reliable, actionable advice.