228 - Leading Through Facilitation: Unpacking the Complexity of Group Dynamics with Rob Evans

The prevailing view in organisations (and among their leaders) is that change processes are rational challenges — a question of getting from A to B with efficiency and minimal interruption.After 30+ years of facilitating change processes and training others to do the same, Rob Evans has learned that a great deal of the work to be done is anything but rational.The emotional and political contexts in which groups exist matter. The decision-making structure around the team matter. The restrictions and fears matter.Join us for a discussion in the depth and detail of group dynamics, participant empowerment, and the deeply human sides of facilitation.Find out about:Why prioritising participants learning and growth is an ever-reliable foundation for workshop planningHow to account for emotional and political contexts in your workshop and avoid over-rationalisationWhy Rob believes successful workshops hinge on having a large enough groupHow to approach a problem that is too big for the group to fixWhy it’s worth asking why a change hasn’t happened yet, before we ask how to make the changeWhat Rob has learned form helping drug users to rehabilitate from their addictionsDon’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.Links:Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.The Collaboration Code website.Connect to Rob:On LinkedIn.Support the show:Make a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.Support 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.