Facilitation that works
It's tailored. It's engaging. It meets challenges head-on. It brings out the best participants have to offer, and of course it delivers on objectives. And it is the facilitator's ability to understand requirements and context, 'read' participant and group dynamics, follow threads, and remain discreetly, yet firmly in the driving seat.
Whatever the goal, generating strong, relevant ideas and formulating a realistic plan that participants want to get behind are always key components of a session.
I address 'workshopitis', and enthuse those involved with a unique approach and purpose designed tools that work alongside more conventional brainstorm and break out techniques.
I address 'workshopitis', and enthuse those involved with a unique approach and purpose designed tools that work alongside more conventional brainstorm and break out techniques.
Ideas, ideas, ideas!
If you would like to explore how I can create a specific facilitation program to meet your needs call me on 01367 252 206
Purpose-designed programs
International co-operation around the supply of goods for the United Nations
UK and India education and co-operation strategy
Legal sector mergers
Growth strategy for sports organisations
Brand strategy for education, not for profit, corporates & sme's
Team building and away days
Service / product development for financial, creative and manufacturing sectors
Mediation
Inter-departmental co-operation issues
UK and India education and co-operation strategy
Legal sector mergers
Growth strategy for sports organisations
Brand strategy for education, not for profit, corporates & sme's
Team building and away days
Service / product development for financial, creative and manufacturing sectors
Mediation
Inter-departmental co-operation issues
“Mike has a unique ability to to bring difficult concepts to life. He gets immersed in your business and puts everyone at their ease, even when dealing with challenging issues. Mike
is a wonderful facilitator
and mentor".
Dr Greg French MD Belfor International
is a wonderful facilitator
and mentor".
Dr Greg French MD Belfor International
"He is a man that has more ideas and energy than most people have hot dinners! He's been great at getting us to think outside the box as well as helping us focus on how we're going to deliver. He's very practical and happy to challenge if he doesn't believe you are on the right path.
He's an inspirational individual".
Claire Owen, MD, The SG Group
He's an inspirational individual".
Claire Owen, MD, The SG Group
“Mike has a unique ability to to bring difficult concepts to life. He gets immersed in your business and puts everyone at their ease, even when dealing with challenging issues. Mike
is a wonderful facilitator
and mentor".
Dr Greg French MD Belfor International
is a wonderful facilitator
and mentor".
Dr Greg French MD Belfor International
"He is a man that has more ideas and energy than most people have hot dinners! He's been great at getting us to think outside the box as well as helping us focus on how we're going to deliver. He's very practical and happy to challenge if he doesn't believe you are on the right path.
He's an inspirational individual".
Claire Owen, MD, The SG Group
He's an inspirational individual".
Claire Owen, MD, The SG Group
A few miles under the bonnet!
“Mike has a unique ability to to bring difficult concepts to life. He gets immersed in your business and puts everyone at their ease, even when dealing with challenging issues. Mike is a wonderful facilitator
and mentor".
Dr Greg French MD Belfor International
and mentor".
Dr Greg French MD Belfor International
"He is a man that has more ideas and energy than most people have hot dinners! He's been great at getting us to think outside the box as well as helping us focus on how we're going to deliver. He's very practical and happy to challenge if he doesn't believe you are on the right path.
He's an inspirational individual".
Claire Owen, MD, The SG Group
He's an inspirational individual".
Claire Owen, MD, The SG Group
ABOUT ME
specialist support for creative people & businesses
23 Lodersfield Lechlade Gloucs. GL7 3DJ Contact Cathy Shaw on T: 01367 252 206 E: cathy@mike-skidmore.com
specialist support for creative people & businesses
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Getting you there
NLP - new ways of thinking and exploring concepts
Group psychometrics - know your strengths and address stereotypes
Creative challenges - thinking outside your comfort zone
Process evaluation - where are the holes and opportunities?
Co-operation challenges - working better together
Brainstorming - objectives focused and productive thinking
One to ones - helping the individual's contribution
Facilitation tools and techniques
Conference and away days that really work
Let me compare the day with talks, interviews, introductions and fun
Games and challenges purpose designed to address specific goals
Teamwork to break down barriers and build co=operation and trust
Innovation sessions to address issues and generate great ideas
Creativity through art - achieve something spectacular & memorable
Speaking at a conference
Facilitating teenagers at a business event