SPOT on Facilitation: Engaging People, Empowering Teams, Exceeding Goals

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Candid Creation Publishing, Nov 22, 2011 - Business & Economics - 264 pages

SPOT on Facilitation offers much insight on the art and science of process facilitation. Centred around the easy-to-follow FNS 4D Facilitation Model, the book presents a wide array of effective tools and practices that extend its benefits to interactions between individuals or groups. Whether you are a facilitator, teacher, trainer, lecturer, coach, consultant, chairperson of a meeting, or someone tasked with the facilitation of groups, you will find this book a handy guide in helping you to engage people and empower teams to exceed desired goals. The pages of this book are filled with a wealth of knowledge including:
• Useful factors to consider during facilitation – Space - Process - Outcome - Time (S.P.O.T.)
• References to the Certified Master Facilitator (CMF) Competencies by The International Institute for Facilitation (INIFAC)
• Real-life stories to aid in the understanding of principles and practices
• Tips and pitfalls when facilitating in different situations
• Theoretical underpinnings comprising references to research and scholarly reports
• Application of Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI) to understand the influence of motivation on behaviours for effective facilitation
• Visual representation of key concepts through photos and diagrams

 

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Prabu Naidu holds a University of London Masters in Organisational Behaviour and gained 19 years of MNC experience (1980-1999) with Philips, AT&T and Compaq that spanned diverse functions in Engineering, Materials, Project Management, TQM, HRD, Managing Change and Supply Chain Re-Engineering.  These set the foundation for his current twelve years (2000-2011)  of  training,  facilitation and  consulting work in organisational development.  He has a reputation for  being highly engaging and versatile in adjusting design and delivery of his sessions to the emerging needs of the situation. He has facilitated  international and regional meetings and conferences for International NGOs in addition to numerous Organisation Development interventions for MNCs, SMEs, VWOs, NPOs, and Singapore public sector agencies. He is an IAF Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF) and an INIFAC Certified Master Facilitator (CMF). He co-founded Facilitators Network Singapore in 2004 with Janice Lua to upscale the competencies of facilitators in Singapore and the region and writing this book is part of that mission. Prabu can be contacted at prabu@pacific.net.sg.


Janice Lua has a MSc (UK) in Technology Management and a MBA (Australia) in Entrepreneurial Management. She has more than 10 years of experience in the private sector (MNC and SME, manufacturing and service), more than 10 years in the public sector including 4 years of experience with the people sector. Her experience covers a range of functions from computer programming, systems analysis / design, quality management, project management, business process re-engineering, systems/process  improvements, quality service management, organisational diagnosis and change management. Besides conducting team building, creativity & innovation and corporate planning workshops,  she has facilitated local, regional and international  meetings  using methods such as The World Café (TWC), Open Space Technology (OST) and Future Search (FS). She is a Senior National Business Excellence Assessor (Green Jacketer),  ISO9000  Auditor,  Business  Continuity  Certified  Planner.  Certified Management  Consultant,  Certified  Behavioural  Consultant  for DISC,  7-Habits  Facilitator, Certified Strength Deployment Inventory
® Facilitator, PMI certified Project Management Professional, IAF Certified Professional Facilitator and INIFAC Certified Master Facilitator. She is the co-founder of Facilitators Network Singapore and co-author of SPOT on Facilitation. Janice can be contacted at janicelua@yahoo.com.sg.

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