This breakthrough guide was written by a recognized leader in the field of facilitation; it provides a no-holds-barred look at organizational change and ways to structure and deliver facilitation engagements for success. Topics include a look at why facilitators often fail, techniques for identifying the real client, structuring the engagement and the contract, creating or choosing a bullet proof methodology, examples from Jack Rahaim's practice, the art of facilitation, how to start and manage meetings, how to keep participants engaged and a number of detailed facilitation approaches. The...

A no non-sense guide to creating sustainable strategies for your business. Examples from the successes and failures of well-known organizations, guided worksheets and a detailed outline and guide for your organization's strategic plan will educate and guide you through the process. Most senior managers have never been taught to think or plan strategically. Need proof? Here is a short list of well-known organizations/products who's failure to plan strategically resulted in their losing the dominance they once held in their industries: * Almost the entire US Auto Industry * Many of the original...