The IAF Handbook of Group Facilitation: Best Practices from the Leading Organization in Facilitation [With CDROM]

By Sandor Schuman

Book Overview

Sponsored by the International Association of Facilitators, TheIAF Handbook of Group Facilitation offers the need-to-knowbasics in the field brought together by fifty leading practitionersand scholars. This indispensable resource includes successfulstrategies and methods, foundations, and resources for anyone whoworks with groups. The IAF Handbook of GroupFacilitation provides an overview of the field for new andaspiring practitioners and a reliable reference for experiencedgroup facilitators, including chapters on Creating positive ongoing client relationshipsBuilding trust and improving communicationsFacilitating group brainstorming sessionsDrawing out the best in peopleDeveloping a collaborative environmentDesigning and facilitating dialogueManaging conflicting agendasWorking with multicultural groupsUsing improvisationUnderstanding virtual meetingsFacilitating team start-upAssessing group decision processes Building expertise in facilitationReviewing core facilitation competenciesModeling positive professional attitudes

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078797160X
• ISBN13: 9780787971601
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 664 Pages
• Weight: 3.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 8.4" x 9.5"