Phase One in Becoming that Master of Facilitation
Facilitator-Participant Relationships

Phase One in Becoming that Master of Facilitation

WHAT SUBJECT I’M CURIOUS ABOUT

Last week we kicked off the subject of Facilitation Mastery by explaining the importance it carries and defining exactly what we mean by this term. This week we will dive into the first of the five phases that we explore during our Facilitation Mastery programs.?

You may recall that we listed the five phases as -?Preparation, Open, Body, Close, and Follow-up.

Today we will unpack the essence of "Preparing to Facilitate." So many quotes that we could cite here, but one of the most commonly stated is "By Failing to Prepare, You are Preparing to Fail" which is credited to Benjamin Franklin.

So what exactly are we referring to when we lecture on this topic? In our upcoming 2-day Facilitation Mastery Challenge we introduce a Leadership case study where Tom Murphy, Functional Head of a large global manufacturing company is faced with the challenge of Facilitating a major company event.

Here is our opening statement from the workbook.

"Preparing for facilitating a workshop or event is critical to ensure a successful and impactful session. Adequate preparation allows the facilitator to define clear objectives, structure content, and create engaging activities tailored to participants’ needs.

It enables the facilitator to anticipate potential challenges, establish a conducive environment, and gather relevant materials and resources. Through preparation, the facilitator can confidently lead discussions, manage time effectively, and address diverse perspectives.

Ultimately, a well-prepared workshop enhances learning outcomes, fosters active participation, and maximizes the potential for meaningful exchange, empowering participants to apply newfound knowledge and skills in their real-world contexts."

So hopefully based on this opening intro, the importance of your preparation has become much clearer. If you have an interest in learning more on this topic then why not join us for the Challenge? You can find more information from the above link.

Next week we'll address Phase 2 of Facilitation Mastery (only days before the challenge commences).


What books I’m reading

  1. Mastering Facilitation by Dr. Morgan Jones. Great read. Wayne's rating is 4.5
  2. Mastering Facilitation by Aake Elden. Good read. Wayne's rating is 4.0

What insights I’m sharing

Feel like being a little more vulnerable - read my recent post where I report on some of the questions I needed to ask of myself and the subsequent learnings. – see the LinkedIn post

Being a curious listener | Being a knowledge broker | Being a thought leader

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Strategies for Diversity and Inclusion in Facilitation

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The ET project

A weekly podcast with guest Mark Hodgson

released 08 Aug 2023

And this week we are in Sydney, Australia visiting Mr. Mark Hodgson a Transformational Leadership Expert.

Mark is an Executive Coach, Author, Advisor, and Keynote Speaker.?He helps motivate professionals to unlock their inner talents and create the successful and meaningful lives we all crave. Mark has inspired large teams in commercial and not-for-profit businesses and is a natural disruptor.?


Bi-weekly LIVE broadcast with Wayne Brown

event date 10 Aug 2023

Some of the topics we spoke about

? 2-day Challenge structure

? Case Study on Tom Murphy

? The 5 phases of FM

? Covering phases 1 and 2 of FM

? The takeaways you can expect

Quarterly 2-day Challenge

3 pm HKT 22 to 23 Aug 2023

? Register for FREE to join

? Want to become a VIP for only $59

For 90 minutes each day, we explore the topic of Facilitation Mastery.

Enjoy 3 primer videos and free workbooks when you register.

The ET academy

Facilitation Mastery Mastermind

Our 3rd Virtual Mastermind for 2023 – commences 25 September

Visit the Facilitation Mastery?home page to learn more about the amazing value you receive when joining this program


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