We know that facilitation skills are essential to many roles where groups and teams work together, whether in business, education, community or other settings. Even if you are not working in a role entitled ‘Facilitator’ most people who lead or participate in groups benefit from developing skills in understanding and guiding groups to achieve their results.

Managers and team leaders often report that training in facilitation skills enables light to be shed on the often unexplored aspects of groups – communication, process, and relationships – often the things that bring people engagement and project success. Leaders report that facilitation skills are the ‘missing link’ in their education and experience, sometimes describing the learning as ‘what I wish I’d learnt on my MBA’.

For those who are already committed to a career path as a facilitator, or a career path that utilises their skills in facilitating groups, the Association of Facilitators can provide a clear path for professional development and substantial resources to support them.