International Association of Facilitators

short, fun, energizing team activity

An opening exercise to clarify expectations in any workshop or training situation

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

A problem solving technique to define a problem, challenge or opportunity and to generate ideas.

Evaluate the factors that will either support or hinder a change in an organisation or entity. 

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

Determine the gap between the present situation and a desired future state

Any breakout group activity to capture ideas and generate dialogue around them.

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

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