The 9 Disciplines of a Facilitator Leading Groups by Transforming Yourself

by Jenkins, Jon C.; Jenkins, Maureen R.

• ISBN13: 9780787980689
• ISBN10: 0787980684
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-07-21
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

What takes place in the head and heart of an effective facilitative leader? How do they find the inner resources to draw upon? What is the source of their powerful effect on people and situations? The 9 Disciplines of a Facilitator examines these questions and explores the self-mastery it takes to become a great facilitator. Written by Jon and Maureen Jenkins, two of the long-term members of the International Association of Facilitators (IAF), this much-needed resource explains that facilitation is more than a process or a set of techniques for managing groups-facilitation is its own profession with its own set of disciplines that help define the facilitator's role. Throughout the book the authors detail the nine personal disciplines of effective facilitators: Detachment, Engagement, Focus, Awareness, Action, Presence, Interior Council, Intentionality, and a Sense of Wonder.

Author Biography

Jon C. Jenkins is cofounder of Imaginal Training in The Netherlands and a board member and?the communications and publications coordinator of the?International Association of Facilitators (IAF). He is also a member of the board of the Union of International Associations.?

Maureen R. Jenkins is cofounder of Imaginal Training, where she designs and leads training programs. She is past chair of the International Association of Facilitators (IAF).

Table of Contents

Preface.

The Authors.

Introduction.

PART ONE: THE CONTEXT.

1. Leadership: A Matter of Spirit.

2. Trends in Employee Participation.

3. The Skills of a Facilitative Leader.

4. The Future of Facilitation.

PART TWO: THE DISCIPLINES.

5. Detachment: Stepping Back.

6. Engagement: Committing to the Group.

7. Focus: Willing One Thing.

8. Interior Council: Choosing Advisors Wisely.

9. Intentionality: Aligning the Will to Succeed.

10. Sense of Wonder: Maintaining the Capacity to Be Surprised.

11. Awareness: Knowing What Is Really Going On.

12. Action: Effective Doing.

13. Presence: Inspiring and Evoking Spirit in Others.

References.

Index.