Library of facilitation techniques

Easy and fun way to review content or atmosphere at the end of a group activity (or in between) in 1 minute.

A mind map is a diagram used to represent a number of ideas or things. Mind maps are methods for analyzing information and relationships.

The lotus blossom method is a creativity exercise. It is a framework for idea generation, starting from one central theme. Eight conceptual themes grow out from the main theme and each of them are used as central theme to generate 8 more themes. Explore!

fun warm-up game played in pairs or large group game

One person shares a goal, other players offer obstacles. Main player delightfully overcomes those obstacles.

The Stinky Fish Canvas is a visual way to address the problems teams carry around: the longer we void the conversation, the stinkier our issues get.

Speedboat is a short and sweet way to identify what your employees or clients don’t like about your product/service or what’s standing in the way of a desired goal.

What is going on inside a group? Have we paid attention to all voices, both the quiet and the loud? Is everyone on board or are some lost at sea?

Temperature Check gives an instant visual overview of the thoughts and feelings of every group member around a specific topic, and from here, creates an opening for deeper conversation and understanding. At best, a non-threatening way of addressing the elephant in the room.

Help your team practice their pitching skills while having fun with this improv activity perfect for remote teams or virtual meetings.

The object of this game is to develop an understanding of motivations and decisions.

A light way to encourage punctuality in any group event or meeting in which there are breaks

This activity begins with reflection, proceeds through nonverbal communication, and ends in a discussion. You can use ARTFUL CLOSER to debrief participants after an experiential activity. You may also use it as the final activity at the end of a workshop. You may even use it as an opening ice-breaker by asking participants to think about common personal experiences. For example, I began a recent session on presentation skills by asking participants to process their experiences with the most inspiring speech they had ever heard.