You’ve been asked to run a few icebreakers. Or maybe you’re planning a full team-building session, and you’re not sure where to begin. Perhaps your programs have grown stale, and you know your group deserves better. Serious Fun gives you the framework to transform all of it.
What You’ll Learn
Inside, you’ll discover a unique four-step program design model that takes the guesswork out of facilitation. You’ll also learn:
- The seven mistakes program leaders make, and how to fix them,
- The five essential ingredients of a successful ‘icebreaker,’
- How to create a fun, safe and supportive learning environment,
- How to manage difficult behaviours, such as unwilling participants,
- Solutions to 20+ common programming problems – each drawn from real-world experience.
This isn’t a book of activities. It’s the methodology behind them – the thinking that separates a good program from one your group will talk about for years.
Who It’s For
Perfect for anyone new to program leadership looking for a reliable starting point, and equally valuable for experienced facilitators ready to sharpen their approach. Teachers, corporate trainers, outdoor educators, camp leaders and conference organisers will all find strategies they can apply immediately.
About the Author
Written by Mark Collard, an award-winning facilitator with 36+ years of experience helping 100,000+ people connect across 11 countries.
playmeo Connection
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Format Options
Also available as an audiobook, PDF ebook and Amazon Kindle.
Published in 2014 (208 pages)