Facilitator – the Unsung Hero of Successful Meetings

Wojciech Płuciennik, trainer and consultant at MindLab, talks with Agata Brataniec – trainer and facilitator with many years of experience – about what facilitation really is and why it is becoming an essential skill in modern organizations. Agata shares best practices, proven tools, and explains how facilitation works… even online. You’ll also hear how to prepare for such a process and which traits are key for this role.

❓ In this episode:

◾ Who is a facilitator, and how do they differ from a moderator?
◾ Facilitation and the everyday role of a manager
◾ Tools and techniques worth knowing
◾ Does online facilitation work?
◾ Best practices for facilitated meetings
◾ How to start working with a facilitator?

📚 Recommended reading:

An Art, Science, Skill or All Three?: Build Your Expertise in Facilitation, Tony Mann

🎙️ Hosted by:

👩‍💻 Agata Brataniec
Trainer with 15 years of managerial experience, including in the IT industry. She conducts training in managerial and interpersonal skills, change management, and project management. She holds degrees in Romance studies, PR, and project management, and completed the Facilitation School at Jagiellonian University.

👨‍💻 Wojciech Płuciennik
Business trainer and consultant with many years of experience in development and HR. He supports managers in building cohesive teams, trains trainers through TTT workshops, and conducts training in management, communication, and personal development.

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