This framework is developed by a team of former McKinsey and Big 4 consultants. The presentation follows the headline-body-bumper slide format used by global consulting firms.
Explore advanced Workshop Facilitation Techniques developed by ex-McKinsey and Big 4 consultants. Enhance engagement and drive results in strategic sessions. Workshop Facilitation Techniques II is a 27-slide PPT PowerPoint presentation slide deck (PPT) available for immediate download upon purchase.
Facilitation is critical tool and skill to have, as employers and society face bigger and more complex problems and ideas. However, facilitation is never an easy task. It requires a certain level of facilitation skills which can be enhanced by mastering the use of Workshop Facilitation Techniques.
Using a variety of techniques will help people engage fully in workshops and meetings. In organizations, workshops and meetings are normally undertaken to discuss and address problems and issues while, at the same time, intended to come up with the best ideas and solutions. This can only be achieved when we get to involve more people. But when people vary in things like how we take in information most easily, whether we prefer to speak in large groups or small ones, how much reflection time is needed to make up our minds, this calls for a range of different activities that will engage people to be active generators of ideas, information, and solutions.
Facilitation techniques become an essential tool for workshop leaders to facilitate workshops such as Design Planning Sessions, Joint Requirements Planning Workshop or Strategic Planning Workshops. Various techniques must be employed to accelerate the capture of planning, analysis, and design information, as well as ensure that participants work effectively together. Failure to effectively harness the knowledge of participants and manage participant behavior can lead to inability to accomplish a set of pre-defined objectives that can hamper organizational effectiveness.
This is the second of a 2-volume series on Workshop Facilitation Techniques. In this presentation, we cover the following Workshop Facilitation Techniques:
1. Popcorn Report
2. Speed Consulting
3. Speed Networking
4. Storytelling
5. TRIZ
6. Voting with Your Feet
Workshop Facilitation Techniques are practical applications of the principles and concepts of group dynamics, behavioral psychology, and communication science essential to facilitate progress and success.
This deck also includes slide templates for you to use in your own business presentations.
This volume offers seven guiding principles for effectively working with groups, ensuring optimal use of time and engagement. It also provides detailed steps for each technique, making it easy to implement and facilitate dynamic workshops.
This PPT slide outlines 7 guiding principles for effective group work in workshops. The first principle emphasizes clarity regarding meeting objectives and participants' needs, fostering an environment for sharing insights. The second principle highlights the necessity of a structured agenda that encourages interaction and considers mixing participants from different tables. The third principle advocates for smaller group setups, promoting deeper conversations and flexible dynamics without tables. The fourth principle stresses the importance of reflection time, allowing participants to contemplate discussion topics for more meaningful exchanges. Adhering to these principles optimizes participation and resource use, significantly improving workshop outcomes.
Speed Networking is a facilitation technique that fosters idea exchange in a structured yet informal setting. It encourages participants to reflect on specific questions and share insights during small group conversations, enhancing engagement and promoting collaboration. Key benefits include generating energy at the beginning of meetings, setting a productive tone, and ensuring inclusive participation by allowing everyone to contribute early on. Effective implementation requires ample space for participant rotation, enabling dynamic interactions. This technique offers organizations a structured way to engage participants and stimulate meaningful dialogue in workshop settings.
The Popcorn Report is a facilitation technique that encourages spontaneous sharing of thoughts and ideas among participants. It consolidates insights from small group discussions, enhancing the richness of conversations by incorporating diverse perspectives. This method also allows facilitators to gauge participant reactions to presentations, providing immediate feedback for adjusting session flow. Adequate seating arrangements are necessary to create a comfortable environment conducive to open dialogue. The Popcorn Report enhances engagement in workshops, fostering an atmosphere where participants feel empowered to share insights, leading to more productive sessions.
Storytelling is a facilitation technique that enhances knowledge sharing by encapsulating rationale, strategy, and cultural values. It serves as an alternative to formal presentations, allowing for the sharing of successes and challenges, fostering engagement and collaboration among team members. Effective storytelling requires ample space for small groups of 3 to 5 members, promoting intimate discussions and deeper insights. This strategic approach not only improves communication, but also encourages meaningful exchanges of knowledge, making storytelling a valuable addition to any facilitation toolkit. Integrating storytelling into workshops can enhance participant engagement and understanding.
TRIZ, developed by Genrich Altshuller in 1946, is a systematic approach to inventive problem solving, also known as TIPS (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving). This facilitation technique enhances creative problem-solving in groups by encouraging divergent thinking and considering the opposite of desired outcomes. In workshops, TRIZ is applied through engaging, game-like exercises that help teams envision ideal scenarios to identify barriers effectively. It is best suited for small groups of 5 to 8 participants, allowing for focused discussions. Logistically, ample space is required for larger groups to break into smaller pairs or trios, facilitating parallel work. TRIZ provides a structured yet flexible framework for boosting group creativity and problem-solving capabilities.
Source: Best Practices in Workshop, Facilitation PowerPoint Slides: Workshop Facilitation Techniques (Volume 2) PowerPoint (PPT) Presentation Slide Deck, LearnPPT Consulting
This framework is developed by a team of former McKinsey and Big 4 consultants. The presentation follows the headline-body-bumper slide format used by global consulting firms.
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