With business and organisations moving at an ever-faster pace and facing evermore demanding challenges, the need for efficient, succinct and productive interaction between individuals of those businesses and organisations is more important than ever. With the bounds of communication restrictions abandoned through technological advances (we can now see and hear anyone across any manner of virtual platforms anywhere around the globe) and with a greater understanding of the underlying dynamics of human interaction, unprecedented pressure has been thrust upon the individual or individuals who, often, enable these dynamic interactions: the facilitator. Many of us have, at one time or other, been responsible for a meeting – whether between a small number of individuals or an entire organisation of hundreds, or possibly thousands, of businessmen and women. Or, perhaps, we’ve had to be the mediator in a family dispute closer to home or managed a discussion between two feuding friends or colleagues. One way or another, chances are, all of us have been a facilitator at some point in our lives. With the ever-growing demands placed on facilitators, this book delivers a methodical and structured approach to facilitation. This book is the definitive guide to instruct and assist facilitators – both new and experienced – with a set of guidelines and underlying theory that will benefit any facilitator, whether as a mediator between two individuals, single-handedly facilitating a group of 100 or working as part of a facilitation team in a multinational corporation. The first part of the book develops the core basic skills of those new to the art of facilitating. There are many examples and exercises to show the reader how to apply them in different situations. The second part of the book is for more experienced facilitators as it focuses on more advanced skills and tackling difficult situations. Specific tools and techniques are illustrated for the reader. Essentially, this book is aimed at developing and mastering the art of facilitation. Facilitation is the art of getting the best out of groups of people to brainstorm, solve problems and gain consensus. Based on 30 years’ experience of the author and running multiple facilitation training courses across the globe, this book is aimed at upskilling people, managers and leaders to drive change and consensus with groups through running workshops and meetings.

Meetings are not always effective. No clear agenda, no participation from the audience, and no decision after hours of meeting - these are just few things contributing to an ineffective meeting. Imagine you are the leader of the meeting - would you let this happen? Leading a meeting is about progressing towards a decision making, to come to a conclusion of what to do next. Aside from a clear agenda of why a meeting is needed, those in the room have their role to play. As participants, their ideas and thoughts do matters to the objective of the meeting. Leading a meeting is about facilitating the thinking process and communication among all participants, including yourself. If you agree with this statement, then this book is for you!

The Secrets of Facilitation delivers a clear vision of facilitation excellence and reveals the specific techniques effective facilitators use to produce consistent, repeatable results with groups. Author Michael Wilkinson has trained thousands of managers, mediators, analysts, and consultants around the world to apply the power of SMART (Structured Meeting And Relating Techniques) facilitation to achieve amazing results with teams and task forces. He shows how anyone can use these proven group techniques in conflict resolution, consulting, managing, presenting, teaching, planning, selling, and other professional as well as personal situations.

The book contains a unique and refreshingly new perspective on education, training and development (ETD) practices in the 21st century workplace context. It moves away from merely revamping known and traditional principles of ETD to providing the reader and student with practical tools and new perspectives on the changing and broadening role of the ETD practitioner in the workplace. It contains new and transformative models, practical applications and guidelines for students and readers on the South African outcomes-based approach to ETD, the profession and practice of ETD, including quality assurance aspects.

For the Unsung Heros of Organisations - The Corporate Trainers. Introducing - The Trainer's Impact The Trainer's Impact" is a comprehensive guide that unveils the transformative potential of trainers as catalysts for organizational growth. This book is designed to provide trainers, HR professionals, and organizational leaders with a roadmap to harnessing the power of training for exponential growth. Through insightful chapters, real-world examples, and actionable strategies, you will uncover how trainers contribute to aligning training initiatives with strategic goals, fostering innovation, nurturing a culture of continuous learning, and building cohesive teams. You will also gain a deeper understanding of the impact of training on employee development, skill enhancement, and overall organizational success. "The Trainer's Impact is more than a book; it is a call to action. It empowers you to become a change agent, an advocate for learning, and a driver of innovation. Whether you are seeking to enhance your training methodologies, elevate your HR strategies, or lead your organization to new horizons, this book is your companion on the path to success."

Are you a coach or trainer looking to work more with the body? Do you want to work safely and help your clients make deeper change? Do you know that the body matters for facilitation, but are not sure practically how to develop this aspect of your work? This book will provide you with the theory and real-world tools for excellence in embodied facilitation. It contains over 50 simple exercises for both you and your clients, and offers a clear pragmatic framework for deepening your experience and developing your skills. Through core techniques such as awareness raising exercises, centring and embodied listening, you will learn how to help clients with a range of common coaching topics such as: • Leadership • Confidence • Finding purpose • Stress management • Communication skills Mark Walsh’s straight-talking approach offers a framework for understanding the field, in addition to techniques you can use with clients immediately. From processing trauma to centring yourself in times of stress, it is a no-nonsense resource for any coach, facilitator or teacher wanting to work more through the body. The body is a huge part of who we are, yet it is often ignored. This book will show you how to include it safely, skilfully and powerfully. Mark Walsh is a world leader in embodied facilitation. He founded the Embodied Facilitator Course and Embodied Yoga Principles, hosts The Embodiment Podcast, led the record-breaking Embodiment Conference and manages the business training company Integration Training. He holds a black belt in aikido, an honours degree in psychology, and a 50m swimming badge. He offends pirates with his swearing and impresses dads globally with his jokes.