181 - The Facilitator as a Difficultator - New Perspectives and old Concepts with Tobias Mayer (Part 1)

Tobias Mayer’s experience as a scrum master has taken him around the world and across the upper echelons of the biggest names in tech. Those 20+ years have taught him a lot, but perhaps more importantly, have provoked some challenging questions.In this episode, we discuss a bit of everything! We challenge assumptions, we question the unquestionable, and we explore what it takes to facilitate change. A clue: it’s rarely comfort or ease!If you’re curious about facilitating change in a meaningful and sustainable way and want to pick up some extra tools to help you in the process, this episode will be one you come back to time and time again.Find out about:Why facilitators help participants exist ‘at the edges’ and achieve ‘their edge’How confrontation fits in the facilitator’s toolboxWhy the end of a workshop is the start of a new chapterWhy the flexible nature of facilitation makes the role hard to grasp for some organisationsWhy promoting staff for their knowledge entrenches a fear of failureThe art and skill of asking uncomfortable — and better — questionsHow changing your style to fit the group inevitably harms the groupDon’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.LinksTobias’ websiteConnect to Tobias: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.