International Association of Facilitators

short, fun, energizing team activity

For participants to get acquainted with each other in a meaningful way

A SWOT Analysis is used in project planning, strategic planning and other processes where agreement is needed about the current situation of a project, department or organization. It stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.

Any breakout group activity

This is a fairly simple problem solving technique which can be the basis of a creativity exercise and as a way of defining a problem, challenge or opportunity.

Open Space is a methodology for large groups to create their agenda discerning important topics for discussion, suitable for conferences, community gatherings and whole system facilitation

A learning and presentation technique for sharing ideas

An approach to evaluate the factors that will either support or hinder a change for an organization or entity. 

Determine gap between the present situation and a desired future state

Creating a sentence relating to a specific topic or problem with each person contributing one word at a time.