article thumbnail

10 Essential Facilitation Skills for Meeting Leaders

Great Leadership By Dan

While this may feel easy and efficient, it’s often a waste of people’s time and does not tap into the creative potential of the team. When a meeting leader paraphrases, checks for understanding, and asks follow-up questions, it encourages more participation and keeps the discussion flowing. Marquardt. Active listening.

Skills 215
article thumbnail

From "Knowing" to "Doing" - The Problem with Leadership Training

Building Personal Strength

I was introduced to my own listening and group facilitation skills in a six-week course back in 1976. Without that long-term follow-up, I would never have mastered the skills. That’s because the brain cells involved in the skill have to grow connections and form a network that makes the skill efficient and comfortable.