Facilitator Training

 SKILLS, TOOLS AND TRICKS For KICK-ASS MEETINGS

Perhaps since the very first time two humans got together to plan their next hunt, “meeting” has evolved into one of the most dreaded parts of civilization.  Advancements in technology may have actually made it harder to deliver a productive meeting.

The truth is, no matter how great your PowerPoint is, what mad Zoom skills you’ve mastered, or how smooth your delivery comes out, a great meeting hinges on four fundamental elements of meeting design and facilitation:

  • Design with the brain in mind

  • Create an optimal environment

  • Know all of Your Roles

  • Play to all of your audiences

This facilitator training program blends the neuroscience of learning, practical experience, and a little creative producing razzle-dazzle to give anyone skills to master the art of delivering effective, impactful - dare we say enjoyable - meetings.

Schedule a free, 30-minute Spark Session to hear some quick tips, learn more, and see if we are a good fit for this work.

Who it’s for:

  • Team leaders who want to make their meetings more productive

  • Learning and development professionals who design and deliver training programs

  • Meeting, retreat and all-hands event planners

  • Any who wants to run more dynamic, engaging and impactful meetings.

What you’ll leave with:

  • A workbook and guide to the Four Elements of a Kick-Ass Meeting, including planning and checklist templates

  • Tools to practice becoming an engaging facilitator, regardless of the topic

  • Meeting best practices adapted to virtual delivery

  • Activity suggestions to increase meeting engagement

  • Membership in a growing community of meeting planners and facilitators – to share ideas, tips and tricks

The process:

Currently, we customize the program based on who is asking for help. After we talk, we can figure out the methods that work best for you and/or your team.

Schedule a free, 30-minute Spark Session to hear some quick tips, learn more, and see if we are a good fit for this work.

John’s “make it work” adjustment at a recent workshop? Replace the missing flip chart with a surfboard.

John’s “make it work” adjustment at a recent workshop? Replace the missing flip chart with a surfboard.

Why Work With Me:

While my current focus is on organizational culture, most of my life has involved some form of producing or facilitating events.  That’s taken the form of theatre producer (including Broadway, off Broadway and regional premieres), corporate events (leading event teams at a major regional healthcare system and an international trade association), and even the producing team of a Super Bowl halftime show.  Recently, I trained the in-house learning and development team (at a major retailer) to deliver a custom program to the whole organization.

In all those jobs, my favorite role has been teaching other people how to design, produce and deliver meaningful interactions with other people.  All that is blended to create an easy-to-learn method to design and facilitate dynamic meetings.

I’ve been there too! I’ve designed, produced, and/or facilitated meetings, retreats, and events for some great organizations, like: