Episode 290: Phil Brown and Rebecca Courtney delve into the concept of emergent facilitation, exploring its principles, preparation strategies, and the importance of building connections with participants. They discuss the challenges of facilitating in corporate environments, the value of addressing fears, and the benefits of working with challenging groups. The conversation emphasizes the need for facilitators to trust their intuition and adapt to the needs of the group, moving away from rigid agendas to a more fluid approach. Rebecca shares insights on how they teach emergent facilitation at AJ&Smart, highlighting the importance of resilience and adaptability in the role of a facilitator.
Episode Takeaways
Emergent facilitation is about adaptability and flow.
Unshakeability is crucial for facilitators.
Experience helps build resilience in facilitation.
Preparation involves both mental and physical readiness.
Connecting with participants is essential before diving into content.
Addressing fears can shift group energy positively.
Challenging groups can lead to greater facilitator growth.
Trusting your intuition is key in facilitation.
Agendas should be flexible to meet group needs.
Teaching emergent facilitation focuses on building confidence and skills.