Intro to Facilitating Groups - The Basics
Leadership Strategies - 2025 Webinars
01:01:58
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.
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.
Raheem Jackson
Client Executive @ Leadership Strategies
Meet Client Executive, Raheem "Heem" Jackson, who is passionate about helping teams solve real problems through the power of skilled facilitation. With over 18 years of sales experience, Heem brings deep expertise in managing major accounts and driving strategic growth. Known for his ability to build strong client relationships, Heem specializes in consultative selling, digital transformation, and workforce optimization. Heem holds advanced certifications in technical sales and has a strong track record of delivering results in complex, fast-paced environments. By focusing on helping organizations and leaders unlock their full potential, Heem connects businesses with world-class facilitation and leadership development solutions.
Intro to Facilitating Groups - The Basics
01:01:58