International Association of Facilitators

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.

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

A learning and presentation technique for sharing ideas

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 process for understanding a complex problem situation

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

A questioning method for generating, explaining, investigating ideas.

This method helps groups to avoid awkward silence at the beginning of the session and instantly start a conversation. Ideal for large groups.

Starting a meeting or after a break in a group where participants don't know each other or don't know much about each other