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Opportunity framing workshops are one of the most effective ways to align stakeholders, define project value, and reduce risks. This guide walks you through what framing is, why it matters, and how to run workshops that set complex projects up for success.

Struggling with a complex or unclear business strategy? The Business Model Canvas offers a simple, visual way to cut through the chaos. This article shows how to use the canvas to clarify priorities, align your team, and design a strategy that drives results.

Do you ever find yourself struggling to navigate the uncertain future of your organization? Are you looking for a way to steer your small...

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.