Leadership Strategies - 2025 Webinars

*Part of the Intro to Facilitating Groups Webinar Series*

 

Are you tired of meetings that feel like herding cats—chaotic, unfocused, and exhausting? Join us for an exclusive, high-impact session in our acclaimed Intro to Facilitating Groups webinar series, designed for facilitators, leaders, and professionals who want to transform the wildest group dynamics into productive, results-driven sessions.

 

This interactive webinar will be hosted by Michael Wilkinson, Certified Master Facilitator and founder of Leadership Strategies.

In this session, you'll discover:

 

*   The secrets behind the 10 Principles of Facilitation used by the world's top facilitators
*   Step-by-step methods to keep your group focused, energized, and engaged—even when dealing with the most challenging personalities
*   Practical tools for herding cats, redirecting side issues, and building genuine consensus
*   Real-world examples and actionable strategies you can implement immediately in your 2025 workplace

 

Whether you're running virtual, hybrid, or in-person sessions, you'll leave equipped to drive clarity, commitment, and high performance—no more cat herding required.


Introduction to Facilitating Groups: Herding Cats in 2025

# Intro to Facilitating Groups - The Basics

Transform your meetings from time-wasting gatherings into results-driven sessions that participants actually want to attend. This foundational course introduces you to the core principles of facilitative leadership, equipping you with a proven framework to drive engagement, ownership, and superior outcomes.

## What You Will Learn:

*   The proven 6 Ps of Preparation methodology to design flawless, results-driven sessions.
*   The IEEI framework (Inform, Excite, Empower, Involve) to gain executive buy-in and control of the room in the first 15 minutes.
*   Why participant-driven solutions have a 70% higher implementation rate than leader-imposed ones.
*   Fundamental techniques for managing common meeting dysfunctions to keep your sessions on track.

**Perfect for:** New facilitators, team leaders, and anyone who runs meetings that need better outcomes.


Intro to Facilitating Groups - The Basics

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to anticipate and prepare for multiple futures isn't just an advantage—it's essential for survival.

Join David Stargel, CEO of Leadership Strategies, along with expert Core Team Facilitators David Deaton and Greg Neilsen, for an intensive session on mastering scenario planning as a strategic leadership tool.

## Discover how scenario planning empowers you to:

*   Select the right approach for developing robust scenario plans tailored to your business realities.
*   Recognize the value of scenario planning in every economic climate and situation.
*   Apply scenario planning to evaluate new opportunities and drive strategic growth.
*   Avoid the most common mistakes that derail scenario planning efforts.

## Who Should Attend:

*   C-suite executives and senior leaders
*   Strategic planning professionals
*   Anyone leading teams through uncertainty

You’ll walk away with actionable frameworks, real-world examples, and facilitative techniques to engage your team in strategic thinking—no matter what tomorrow brings. Whether you’re new to scenario planning or ready to refine your approach, this session is designed with leaders like you in mind.


Future-Proofing Your Business: Mastering Scenario Planning for Uncertain Times

*\[Part of the Intro to Facilitating Groups Series]*

Transform your ability to handle challenging group dynamics with proven strategies from Leadership Strategies' comprehensive facilitation methodology]. In this focused 60-minute session, you'll master Principle 6 of our renowned 10 Principles of Facilitation: **Conscious Prevention, Early Detection, Clean Resolution**.

 

**You'll Learn:**

*   How to identify the 11 most common types of dysfunctions before they derail your session
*   The three-pronged approach to preventing problems during preparation
*   Step-by-step techniques for addressing loudmouthing, naysaying, and other disruptive behaviors
*   When to handle dysfunction privately vs. addressing it with the full group
*   Real case studies and practical tools you can implement immediately

This webinar samples content directly from our flagship 4-day workshop, *The Effective Facilitator*, where over 35,000 professionals have been trained. Whether you're an internal facilitator managing team meetings or an external consultant leading client sessions, you'll walk away with immediately applicable strategies to maintain control and drive results.
