Every written or verbal communication needs a structure. The three-act structure stands the test of time because it is a straightforward,...

Reliability assessments require all of the previous six facilitation good practices in the "Five Ways to More Effectively Facilitate…"...

The foundations of systems thinking and facilitation apply to business cases because the analysis requires a group to establish the...

The foundations of systems thinking and facilitation apply to capital programs because the analysis requires a group to establish the...

This article discusses five ways to effectively facilitate block diagrams by conducting pre-session exchanges, asking powerful questions,...

This article discusses five ways to effectively facilitate tree diagrams by conducting pre-session exchanges, asking powerful questions,...

This article discusses five ways to facilitate failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) more effectively by conducting pre-session...

This article discusses five ways to facilitate root cause analysis (RCA) more effectively through conducting pre-session exchanges,...

We had met at the same place, at the same time, and in the same format every month for the past six months. The team still had eight...

I knew not to ask the question. I was almost certain I had heard the exchange correctly. I asked anyway, "Jim, I am not sure I understood...

Think about the three best-facilitated sessions you have ever attended. I will bet the facilitator used some type of activity that you...

I knew it was going to be a long week when my co-facilitator asked the group, “So, what happens when a submersible pump fails.” Their...

"I really liked the pre-workshop survey," responded an executive team member. "It enabled us to have a fast start and it helped everyone...

There is a lot to unpack in the standard definition of facilitation. "A facilitated session is a highly structured meeting in which the...

The critical issue is a technical professional's inability to communicate to decision makers in the face of complexity and uncertainty. ...

Most organizations have weak Strategic Plans. It is easy to lose focus if your Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Goals fall into...

Five tips for moving from a good facilitator to a great one. Especially important with remote meetings.

The key to good group facilitation is following basic Roles and Responsibilities and having Three Forms of Troubleshooting

Three things in every great facilitator's bag are Engaging Exercises, Props, and Supplies.

Root Cause Analysis requires special facilitation skills.