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You are planning a team get together to try and are in the midst of planning your agenda to try and achieve your desired outcomes for the session. Have you thought about using a skilled facilitator to help you?
Below are five benefits that an experienced facilitator can bring.
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Using a facilitator allows all attendees to fully engage in the discussions without getting bogged down in managing the flow of the meeting.
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A skilled facilitator keeps the session on track, ensuring objectives are met and discussions remain productive. Their expertise lies in guiding conversations, prompting participation, and resolving any roadblocks that may arise.
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A good facilitator will bring a neutral perspective, which encourages open dialogue and honest feedback. This neutrality helps participants feel more comfortable sharing ideas and concerns, leading to richer insights and a more collaborative atmosphere.
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Facilitators have experience with various techniques and tools to engage all participants, from icebreakers to group exercises. They know how to cater to different learning styles, fostering a more inclusive and effective environment. This adaptability can keep the energy high and ensure the content is accessible to everyone in the room.
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An experienced facilitator can lead to clearer outcomes, achieve actionable takeaways, and a more engaged team, resulting in a workshop that provides real value rather than just ticking a box.
If this sounds like it would benefit your workshop please reach out.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
I approached Stuart at Patchway after I had received a recommendation of his services, to help plan and the facilitate an upcoming workshop for me and my leadership team.
Stuart worked seamlessly with my team to understand our organisation and our expectations for the session. He then guided us on the development of an appropriate agenda which would allow for meaningful discussion yet keep us on track to deliver the outcomes for the session.
During the session Stuart expertly facilitated our discussion, appropriately allowing some discussions to continue whilst bringing others back onto topic.
By the end of the session we achieved our key deliverables for the session and had taken big steps on our journey of establishing a new team.
Conal Mcculloch
general manager D&C
Origin Energy
As our business grows it is important we have structured planning sessions with our executive team. Over the last year, Stuart from Patchway has helped facilitate a number of these for our business. Stuart takes the time to get across our business subject matter, which ensures throughout the session he uses relevant language that resonates with our team. He also helps during our preparation meetings to create a process and an agenda that works to deliver our desired objectives for the sessions.
During the sessions, Stuart engages naturally with all of our team members, keeping our sessions effortlessly flowing and on point. He has an exceptional ability to draw out comments from the team, let the discussion flow and when necessary, gently steer the discussion back on track.
Our team love the sessions and think and speak highly of Stu. Without doubt the sessions Stuart has created for our business are now a staple and I would have no hesitation in recommending him and Patchway to other businesses.
Phil whitehead
red retail group
IGA
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