211 - An Insider View into the Worklife of a Corporate Facilitator with Lani Beer

An external facilitator enters the building with a clear purpose and a single-minded focus. An internal facilitator enters the building five days a week, most weeks of the year, in the middle of all the idiosyncratic relationships, needs, and culture that exists.The two are in very different positions and so different skills, approaches, and mindsets are necessary.More often than not, I speak with independent facilitators — freelancers or solopreneurs — so an insight into the world of corporate facilitation felt important. It also felt incredibly enlightening, thanks to Lani Beer’s openness and thoughtfulness when sharing her vast experience. Lani has been facilitating in-house for 20 years (give or take) and calls on all of those years of rich experience in this episode.Find out about:Why facilitators can find a new (or another) home with the title of ‘innovator’How Lani combines design thinking, Agile, and facilitation skills to work with bankers and lawyersWhat an internal facilitator does when they aren’t hosting or planning workshopsHow to avoid ‘shiny new object’ syndrome when you have a voracious appetite for learningWhy a ‘worry list’ should sit alongside your to-do list — and why it’s so effectiveHow to triage requests (from clients or colleagues) to identify learning opportunities and protect your boundariesHow using non-verbal communication can help well-spoken participants unlock new answersDon’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.Connect to Lani:On LinkedInSupport the Show.**Click here to navigate through all episodes via this interactive podcast map.**If you're inspired by our podcast and crave similar conversations, consider joining Dr Myriam Hadnes' NeverDoneBefore Facilitation Community. **If you're keen to master the art of facilitation, discover our expert-led live, online Facilitation Courses at the NDB Academy. **If you enjoy the show, consider a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.