Rebecca Sutherns, PhD April 11, 2019
The map
In the room AGILITY 20% Afterwards ABSORPTION In advance 5% ANTICIPATION 75%
The Balance of Nimble Facilitation Improvisation Orchestration Highly Spontaneous Hardly Seen Heavily Scripted
The terrible venue
Space is a planning variable Be creative Use a checklist
Do we really need ground rules?
Consider WOWs when needed One quick tool that helps set expectations:
People hated my ice breaker
Build trust from the start Select purposeful exercises
Time is running out
Plan in chunks
I’ve lost my way
Every chunk has a purpose
My planned activity didn’t work
Your planned scenario Plan for multiple scenarios Less likely, Unlikely, but Worst case The most but possible still possible scenario likely result result result result Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D
The disruptive participant
Learn from Chris Hadfield: fear ≠ danger Good process is preventative Intervene ”small and early ”
Session has been full of “rabbit holes”
Set your destination more firmly than your route
Having an agenda is enough
Facilitation Planning Template Overall Purpose of the session: Objectives Content Experience/ Supplies Approximate Methodology needed timing
I’m jet -lagged, stressed and slept terribly
“Your state is more important than your script.”
That session bombed
Did it? Habits of a reflective practitioner
My meetings lack follow up
Core Solidify Involved commitment Supportive Aware
The notes are never as interesting as the meeting
Topic And add a photo! Process Tone Decision
How I can help • Learn how to stay on track when you’re off script. My new book is now available on Amazon. • Book a Nimble virtual book club for your team • Boost your facilitation skills. Register for our Practical Facilitation e-courses • “Facilitation First Aid” coaching
Let’s keep in touch Rebecca Sutherns, PhD CPF 519-994-0064 rebecca@sage-solutions.org sage-solutions.org rebeccasutherns.com @RebeccaSutherns linkedin.com/in/rebeccasutherns
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