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title: "Facilitation is a game"
description: "We have all been there at some point: we were sitting in a meeting room, looking at the clock and waiting for the session to be over. The leader of the..."
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# Facilitation is a game

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## Facilitating is a game

We have all been there at some point: we were sitting in a meeting room, looking at the clock and waiting for the session to be over. The meeting leader is doing their best, but the energy is low and the participation even lower. Unfortunately, that is a common scenario in many organisations, where meetings become a routine instead of an opportunity for collaboration and innovation.

### The cost of ineffective meetings

The consequences of ineffective meetings are more than just boredom. They include wasted time, undiscovered ideas and untapped potential. If participants are not involved, the collective intelligence of the group remains underused. This not only affects the direct results of the meeting, but also has consequences for the morale and productivity of the team.

### Facilitating is an essential skill

Enter "**Facilitation is a game!**", a book written by Steff Vanhaverbeke and Karl Mortier, designed to breathe new life into your facilitation techniques. This book offers innovative strategies, practical tips and real-world insights to turn every group interaction into an opportunity for involvement and productivity.

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#### Engaging techniques

Learn how you can use facilitation techniques to make your sessions more interactive and fun. From icebreakers to brainstorming methods, the book offers a variety of tools to keep your participants involved and energised.

#### Understanding group dynamics

Gain insight into the psychology of groups and how you can harness the collective intelligence of your team. The book explores the nuances of group behaviour and offers strategies for managing different personalities and dynamics.

#### Practical applications

Every concept in the book is accompanied by real-world examples and practical applications. This ensures that you can easily translate the theory into practice, making your facilitation sessions more effective and impactful.

### Pre-launch

We are delighted to announce the pre-launch of "Facilitation is a game!". This is your chance to be one of the first to discover this innovative approach to facilitation. Whether you are a seasoned facilitator or just starting out, this book is invaluable for anyone who wants to improve their facilitation skills.

**Would you like to know when the book is released?**

[Then fill in this form](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1pc3zq0lZTk-wcJ6TV0H8qwg6qq5) and you will be one of the first to be informed!

There is no doubt about it; facilitation is a skill that propels you forward. So be part of the facilitation revolution. Let us make facilitation a game, an engaging, productive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

*By Steff Vanhaverbeke*