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

Facilitation Made Easy is packed with good advice its particular strength is that it not only discusses what to do, but also explains why. BJET, September 2002 New chapter on facilitating virtual meetings Highly practical in focus, including On the day checklists. Includes sections on using facilitation with groups from various cultures and backgrounds From author of Making Sense of Change Management

About the Author
Esther Cameron is an independent consultant, facilitator and senior level coach. She works with a wide range of organizations to enable significant change. She is Director of Cameron Change Consultancy Ltd and co-author of Making Sense of Change Management, also published by Kogan Page.

Reviews
"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. " getAbstract



Book Information
ISBN 9780749443511
Author Esther Cameron
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Kogan Page Ltd
Publisher Kogan Page Ltd
Weight(grams) 276g
Dimensions(mm) 233mm * 157mm * 12mm