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Now in its third edition, this practical guide gives you an introduction to the essential skills needed to run a facilitated workshop. Packed with detailed examples, proven tips for success, check lists, case studies and a self-assessment guide to test your own personal approach to facilitation, this book will help you to: Understand the facilitator’s role; Determine the facilitation style that matches your personal style; Develop the ideal structure for workshops; Control agendas and keep workshops running to time; Deal with difficulties. This updated edition also includes information on facilitating virtual meetings, explaining the mechanics of virtual teams, and the pros and cons of virtual meetings. Designed to build facilitation skills rapidly and effectively, this practical guide is the ideal self-development tool for anyone involved in facilitation. About The Author Esther Cameron helps organizations and executives manage and lead change. She works in both the private and public sectors and uses a variety of coaching, mentioning and team interventions to support their organizational development. Esther has lectured on change management for the for the last ten years. Table of Contents Introducing facilitation The psychology of groups Planning a facilitated workshop Running a facilitated workshop The workshop environment What to do afterwards Other issues surrounding the use of workshops Worked case studies Special case workshops Facilitating virtual meetings The facilitator’s complete check list Answers to questions