A one-off, in-person masterclass on how to guide groups through strategic thinking.
What will we cover?
Facilitation 101 is hosting a one-off, in-person masterclass on how to guide groups through strategic thinking. Strategy conversations often drift, stall, or become dominated by the loudest voices. This session will show you how to bring structure, focus, and clarity to the process.
Across three hours, we will explore the core stages of strategy work: reflection, analysis, options, and choices. You will experience a complete strategic cycle and use practical tools that help groups think more clearly, test assumptions, and reach grounded decisions. We will also examine the specific role of a facilitator at each stage, including how to frame discussions, surface tensions, and keep groups focused on what matters most.
This is a practical, experiential session. You will see how different facilitation techniques shape the quality of thinking in the room and will leave with a set of simple, repeatable methods that you can use in your own work.
During the masterclass, you will:
examine the common pitfalls that derail strategy sessions
learn how to structure reflective conversations that anchor groups in purpose and context
practise a straightforward approach to analysis to bring discipline to strategic thinking
work through trade-offs and prioritisation to support clearer choices
understand the role of the facilitator across a full strategy cycle
Learning outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will:
understand the core stages of a strategic thinking process and how they connect
gain experience using tools that support reflection, analysis, option-generation, and decision-making
build confidence in guiding groups through structured conversations
strengthen their ability to hold focus, manage dynamics, and support productive dialogue
leave with practical methods they can adapt for strategy discussions in a range of settings
How much does it cost?
We will be taking photographs and short video clips during the session for future Facilitation 101 marketing materials. Because this masterclass will be used to create new promotional content, we’re offering it at a reduced rate of £79 per person plus VAT -reduced from £199 plus VAT
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