by Organisers @virtualddd | Feb 13, 2026
Before intervening on behavior or dynamics that bother you as a facilitator, figure out whether it's actually hindering the group or only hindering you. Use sense-making exercises or casual conversations during breaks to check if others are experiencing what...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Feb 13, 2026
When you observe destructive behavior from a participant, address it in a private one-on-one conversation rather than calling it out publicly. Share your observations about what happened and what impact you noticed, then ask questions to understand where the behavior...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Feb 13, 2026
When you feel overwhelmed, triggered, or like you're losing control during facilitation, take a literal physical step back and observe what's happening. Your emotional reaction can blur your vision and make you see things that aren't there or miss...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Feb 13, 2026
When you observe that a group has become stuck or frozen and you're experiencing strong emotions yourself, share what you're feeling and ask if others recognize it. This creates permission for the group to acknowledge what's actually happening rather...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Jan 27, 2026
After showing four or five slides or speaking for about ten minutes, stop and explicitly ask for doubts and concerns. Frame it as "if you didn't have to be polite, what would you say?" or "what seems totally useless from your current point of...
