Author: Eric Meade

What kind of main character are you?

When I read a book, I like complex characters who can both succeed and fail, and who grow and develop through their own character arcs. But in the real world, we mistakenly expect our heroes — e.g., business and nonprofit…

How to Choose a Workshop Facilitator

You’ve got a big meeting or workshop coming up. The stakes are high. The issues are complex and emotionally charged. You know you need external expertise to help guide the conversation and navigate the complexities. But how do you find…

How to Close a Workshop on the Right Note

How do you close a workshop and send people off with the motivation and goodwill to take the steps they’ve decided upon together during the session? I like to end a workshop by giving participants an opportunity to express gratitude…

Are Great Facilitators Born or Made?

Like a good consultant answering any either/or question, I say, “Yes!” Facilitation skills can be taught When I was at a DC-area think-tank more than a decade ago, a graphic facilitator visited and taught the staff how to write on…

How to Facilitate a Workshop

Facilitating a workshop for the first time can seem daunting, but you can learn the facilitation skills necessary to provide a workshop experience that changes your participants, their organizations, and the world! Maybe you’ve never facilitated a group before, or…

How Graphic Facilitation Enhances a Workshop

On many occasions I have worked alongside “graphic facilitators,” also called “visual recorders.” These terms refer to the person who often stands to the side in a workshop, quietly rendering the group discussions into a work of art, using markers…