💌 Thank you to the 1,000+ facilitators who's experiences helped shape the State of Facilitation 2025 report! 🙌 A special thank you to our expert contributors who added their thoughtful commentaries! sessionlab.com/state-of-faci…

The 2025 State of Facilitation report is here! 🎉 🌍 Over 1,000 facilitators worldwide shared their insights to help shape the future of facilitation. sessionlab.com/state-of-faci… 📣 Share this post and spread the word! #StateOfFacilitation #SoF2025 #facilitation

Allow us to pin a date for 2025: the launch of the State of Facilitation 2025 report is near! 🤖 How are facilitators leveraging AI? 🌏 What trends, tools, and opportunities are on the horizon? Sign up to join our free Launch event on 30th January 2025 buff.ly/3BzBTE9

Facilitators, what’s been your worst nightmare? ✒️ Markers drying out? 🕴️ Dressing for a formal event only to discover it’s Hawaiian theme day at the team retreat? 💻 Staring at a sea of blank screens in an “interactive” session? Share yours below!

🎙️We’ve explored both perspectives in a conversation between the SessionLab community and the NeverDoneBefore community, hosted by Myriam Hadnes in the workshops.work podcast. What are your thoughts about this thorny topic? Let’s discuss in the comments!

In fact, most facilitators around the world do not have any form of written documentation testifying to their skills besides their CVs. Is this a good, or a bad thing? In classic facilitation style, we’re going to say: “It depends”

#Facilitation does not have a central, universally recognized accreditation body. There is no university degree you need to practice facilitation, nor must you register anywhere. In other words: you do not need a certificate to be a facilitator.

How did you start learning facilitation? How do you keep learning? Share in the comments and add your story to the State of Facilitation survey! buff.ly/3NmGdZS

🎓 Enroll in a facilitation hashtag#training course. Joining a facilitation training course is often quite the investment, in time, money, and/or travel, but it will pay back.

💬Join a community. The rise of digital tools and remote communities has enabled the creation of numerous excellent professional networks you can join, often for free.

📚 Read facilitation resources. Study other people’s templates, sessions and how-to guides. Listen to podcasts, subscribe to newsletters. Facilitators as a whole are a generous bunch: you’ll find great lists of free resources on SessionLab’s blog! buff.ly/3BADQQk

🙋 Get experience as a volunteer. Volunteer groups, local associations, and neighborhood committees may be ideal places to practice facilitation in a low-stakes setting.

💭 Reflect on practices and behaviors. You’ll be surprised how much you can learn about how to facilitate group discussions by just observing behaviors (including yours).

How can I learn #facilitation skills? 🏃‍♀️Pick up facilitation on the go: start by making small interventions to improve how meetings are held in any group you are part of. Ask around: what is working well in how we hold our meetings? What would you like to improve?

Otto Scharmer’s Theory U presents a framework for leading change through co-creation. Facilitators value its insights into transformative leadership and practical methods for guiding groups through complex processes. Have you read any of these choices? What were your thoughts?

Emergent Strategy by adrienne maree brown is an inspiring read for anyone wanting to explore and understand social movements and power dynamics.

Gamestorming by Dave Gray provides a collection of innovative activities designed to boost creativity and collaboration in meetings. These methods are ideal for breaking down barriers, sparking ideas and solving problems!

Sam Kaner's book, A Facilitator’s Guide Participatory Decision-Making, is an excellent handbook for facilitators aiming to enhance collaboration, ensure diverse participation and achieve consensus, making it a staple in facilitation literature.

The #1 voted choice among facilitators who want to transform ordinary gatherings into memorable experiences is The Art of Gathering! Priya Parker emphasizes the importance of intentional and meaningful gatherings, whether for business or with family and friends.

Are you looking for a good read? One that can bolster your professional development? We’ve gathered books that have inspired the respondents of the State of Facilitation Report 2024.