6Co-Facilitation Mistakes

I've enjoyed rewarding experiences with many of the co-facilitators I've shared the platform with, and I've also worked with people who have added gray hairs to my mustache. If the two trainers don't connect, then running a session together can seem like walking through a minefield blindfolded. The more they try to stay out of each other's way, the more they continue their "tension convention." "Co-facilitator clash" is the name for it, and participants can quickly sense the lack of synergy. Their egregious behavior can lead to participant disinterest, favoritism, and lack of buy-in regarding the material that's being presented. Co-facilitators can sabotage each other in a variety of ways, for example, by leaving the ...

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