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PDF versions of all 16 Facilitator Academy guides. Free to download and share with your team.
Before The Workshop
What to do the day before, the morning of, and five minutes before you start.
How to run a confident, effective session without a facilitation background.
A step-by-step checklist covering logistics, technology, and facilitator preparation.
How to match a playbook to your team, goal, and available time.
In-person and remote setup recommendations. Screen positioning and technology checks.
Message templates for calendar invites, Slack, and email. Tell participants what to expect.
During The Workshop
How to handle conflict, disengagement, and unexpected moments without losing the room.
How to open a session with confidence. The first 30 minutes set the tone for everything that follows.
How to run effective sessions when participants are remote, hybrid, or distributed.
Signs that energy is dropping and what to do about it. Pacing techniques and activity sequencing tips.
How to stay on schedule without cutting conversations short. When to extend, when to move on.
How to run a retrospective that produces real actions, not just a list of complaints.
After The Workshop
What to send participants after the session. Includes a follow-up message template and guidance on sharing outcomes.
How to turn workshop outputs into concrete next steps. Who owns what, by when, and how to follow up.
A short self-assessment for after the session. What went well, what to adjust, what to try next time.
How to build on your first session. Choosing a different format, working with the same team again.
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