Introduction

How to Use This Book

What’s in This Chapter

•  Why facilitation skills training is important

•  Which workshop agenda will best meet your needs

•  What you need to know about training

•  Estimates of time required

•  A broad view of what the book includes

Why Is Developing Facilitation Skills Important?

Recently, I have begun a practice of meditating. What does that have to do with facilitation skills, you may ask? In my limited experience, it has had the effect of clarifying and differentiating what is critical, important, enjoyable, nonessential, and even counterproductive in my life. This ability to filter with accuracy and conviction is an essential skill for a facilitator to exercise throughout the process of planning, preparing ...

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