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What is strategic planning and why it is a game changer for organizations.

If you are a business leader involved in initiating, developing, or managing complex projects like those in the oil and gas, renewables,...

Vast majority of projects fail. Unsurprisingly this is not a secret that 1 in 3 projects on average fail and when it comes to mega...

Despite many books and programs available on topics of leadership, facilitation, strategy, employees’ engagement: ➡️How come leaders...

Not every topic deserves a meeting. Use email for information sharing, but save meetings for interaction, alignment, and decision-making. The key is knowing the difference—and designing meetings that truly matter.

Groupthink can silently undermine even the smartest teams. When harmony is valued over honesty, decisions become shallow and risky. Learn the eight warning signs and how facilitation helps teams avoid blind spots and make smarter choices.

Success story Impact: “The workshop participants were impressed by Iwona’s professional and engaging delivery of the workshop and very...

Facilitation isn’t just about running meetings—it’s a profession built on trust, neutrality, and ethics. Guided by the IAF Code of Ethics, facilitators create safe, inclusive spaces where every voice matters and groups achieve outcomes they own.

Creating psychological safety for truth speaking is at the heart of facilitation. When people feel genuinely heard, conflict decreases, risks are revealed earlier, and decisions improve. A facilitator’s role is to design processes where honesty influences outcomes—not just to make people feel good. Would you like me to also create a meta description (SEO-optimized under 160 characters) to pair with this excerpt?

Facilitators and trainers are often confused, but their roles are very different. Trainers are responsible for teaching content and ensuring participants learn, while facilitators focus on guiding group processes without a vested interest in the outcome. Knowing when to train and when to facilitate—and how to switch between these roles—can make the difference between knowledge transfer and true alignment.