How many hours per month do you spend in unproductive meetings? Do you struggle to keep your team engaged and participating fully? Do some team members dominate the conversation, while others remain silent? Many agile frameworks are blamed for teams' time spent in meetings. If your teams are experiencing the agile principles of frequent communication and collaboration as something to dread instead of something valuable and enjoyable, there is a better way!

Great facilitation skills can make the difference between a productive meeting and a complete waste of time. These bedrock agile techniques will help you foster continuous improvement, make meetings truly participatory, increase inclusion and belonging, and ultimately deliver better outcomes together. In this session, we will explore the secrets of great facilitation and learn how to turn meetings from a dreaded chore to an engaging collaboration every time.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify common pitfalls that can lead to unproductive meetings
• Explore a variety of facilitation techniques
• Learn strategies for ensuring all voices are heard regardless of rank or status
• Understand how great facilitation can drive decision making, build teamwork and energize your team