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Debriefing Tips 19 May 26 0 Comments

In this week’s Lazy Facilitator video, I share one of my favourite go-to reflection strategies. It’s simple, structured, requires zero props, and works particularly well with groups who find open-ended reflection uncomfortable. Oh, and there’s a fun variation, too…

Debriefing Tips 16 Sep 25 0 Comments

Say goodbye to the four common fears that may be holding you back from choosing whether to debrief or not debrief your group’s experience. Watch this video to gain the confidence to make smart debriefing decisions every single time. This simple flowchart will…

Debriefing Tips 15 Apr 25 0 Comments

Looking to energise your group reflections? Discover three fun and easy debriefing activities that will instantly level up your facilitation skills. Whether you’re leading a workshop or classroom session, these tools will help your group reflect deeply and connect meaningfully.

Debriefing Tips 25 Mar 25 0 Comments

Not sure how long your debrief should be? It’s a question that vexes most group facilitators. Learn a simple three-part framework that will make your debriefs & reflection activities more effective, engaging, and time-efficient. Avoid lengthy, boring and unnecessary debriefs…

Debriefing Tips 29 Oct 24 0 Comments

Struggling to find the right questions to ask during your debriefs? Discover five powerful and versatile debrief questions that will transform your reflection sessions into engaging and meaningful conversations. Learn how to guide your group through their…

Debriefing Tips 22 Oct 24 0 Comments

Struggling to keep your debriefs engaging and meaningful? Learn how to turn boring reflection sessions into fun, dynamic conversations with these simple yet powerful strategies. Discover proven techniques that will not only keep your group interested but also help them learn…

Debriefing Tips 8 Oct 24 0 Comments

Looking for quick and easy ways to help your group reflect and learn after an activity? This article shares five of the best fun debriefing techniques that are simple to use and perfect for any facilitator—whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro…

Debriefing Tips 16 Apr 24 4 Comments

The KISS principle (keep it simple, stupid) suggests that most systems work best if they are kept simple rather than made complicated; therefore, simplicity should…

Debriefing Tips 13 Feb 24 0 Comments

Have you wondered – or perhaps even been pushed to explain – why playing group games & activities can be useful? This post is all…

Debriefing Tips 25 Sep 23 0 Comments

Oooo, I love this question. It strikes at the heart of an effective debrief or reflection session. A participant at a recent training asked me… Is…

Activity Ideas 25 Jul 23 0 Comments

The Blob Tree is a renowned reflection tool in psychoanalysis for assessing emotions and personality. In short, you can use it with your groups to help them dive deeper into their feelings.

Debriefing Tips 3 Nov 20 0 Comments

There are some, even within the experiential & adventure education community, who doubt that most of what we call debriefing or reflection is effective for…

Debriefing Tips 5 Nov 19 0 Comments

This week’s Facilitator Tips episode is the fourth & final tutorial focused on developing your processing, reflection or debriefing skills. This episode explores the question…

Debriefing Tips 22 Oct 19 0 Comments

This week’s Facilitator Tips episode is the third of four tutorials focused on developing your processing, reflection or debriefing skills. This episode explores the question…

Debriefing Tips 8 Oct 19 0 Comments

This week’s Facilitator Tips episode is the second of four tutorials focused on developing your processing, reflection or debriefing skills. This episode explores the question…

Debriefing Tips 1 Oct 19 0 Comments

Good friend and equally talented facilitator Chad Littlefield posted a wonderful article recently in which he shared four powerful questions made up of four words…

Debriefing Tips 24 Sep 19 0 Comments

This week’s Facilitator Tips episode is the first of four tutorials focused on helping you expand your knowledge and understanding of group processing, reflection or…

Debriefing Tips 9 Apr 19 0 Comments

This week’s Facilitator Tips episode focuses on one of the most powerful tools of an experiential educator – the debrief, or as it often preferred to…

Debriefing Tips 4 Feb 14 0 Comments

This idea was shared by Jim Doherty on Edutopia (a post I shared some months back): When a student responds to a question you have posed,…

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