Introduction to Facilitating Groups: Herding Cats in 2025
Leadership Strategies - 2025 Webinars
01:00:12
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.
Speakers
Michael Wilkinson, CMF™
Founder @ Leadership Strategies
Meet Michael Wilkinson, CMF™, the Founder of Leadership Strategies and a renowned expert in facilitation. He's the author of "The Secrets of Facilitation," "The Executive Guide to Facilitating Strategy," and "Click: The Virtual Meetings Book." With a passion for effective collaboration, his other books include "The Secrets to Masterful Meetings" and "8 Core Practices of Facilitative Leaders." Michael's influence extends globally as a Founding Board Member of the International Institute for Facilitation and a distinguished Member of the International Facilitation Hall of Fame.
Jamie Drake
Sales Manager @ Leadership Strategies
For over twenty years, Jamie has served as a Client Executive and Sales Manager at Leadership Strategies, catering to clients across diverse industries worldwide. Recognized as a trusted advisor, she prioritizes nurturing robust client relationships while leveraging her expertise to unearth potent solutions for their most formidable challenges.
Introduction to Facilitating Groups: Herding Cats in 2025
01:00:12