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This article was written on 2017-04-10 in Chinese and translated by Facilitators Network Singapore Author: Annie Zhang, keyTalk, Chengdu, China According to the definition of the International Institute of Facilitation (INIFAC), “facilitation is an art, and a science, it can help groups to discuss, examine and make decisions more effectively.” The tools and processes used […]

Organisation Development (OD) is an increasingly influential field of practice in the Singapore Public Service. One reason is that there is an increasing need for Public Service organisations to respond more deftly to the changes in their external environments.

While no one can see the future with perfect clarity, we must be prepared to adapt to whatever we encounter, not just what we expect.

SPOT on Facilitation offers much insight on the art and science of process facilitation. Centred around the easy-to-follow FNS 4D Facilitation® Model, the book presents a wide array of effective tools and practices that extend its benefits to interactions between individuals or groups.

Through the kindness of the Far East Organisation, we could conduct a family conference at Changi Cove for the couple whose marriage was fragile following a misunderstanding (AWB – 1705). 18 family members and 20 volunteers participated in a day long discussion with the agenda of: a. What is a happy and successful marriage? b. […]

I am sharing a little of my knowledge and views here, and I welcome your critique and correction. Firstly, I would like to talk about my understanding of facilitation certification related information. Currently, the common certifications for facilitation fall under two aspects :

A great discussion by industry leaders on changes and innovations in the meetings and events industry in the next 3-5 years.

We held Global Facilitation Workshop “SPOT on Facilitation in Japan” on 23-25 June 2016.
This workshop was conducted by two facilitators Prabu Naidu and Janice Lua who are co-founders of Facilitators Network Singapore (FNS). FNS is a partner organization of Knowledge Signs in Singapore.

1st Suzhou SPOT Workshop 26-28 May 2016

Many managers agree, most meetings are time wasters. Things tend to go round and round, it is hard to make your voice heard over one or two dominant personalities and nothing seems to get done after each meeting.

FNS was recognised by the Association for Public Affairs (APA) for being the facilitation sponsor for the APA SG100 COMPASS (Conversations on Measures of Progress for our Aspirational Singapore Society) (Youth Edition). Our volunteer facilitators assisted with facilitation in some segments in the SG100 conversations.

Process facilitation is a great way to manage conflicts. It offers a fresh approach that can resolve the issue in less time. It also promotions better communication skills and that is a key part of conflicts being reduced or eliminated. Many of the methods used for managing conflicts right now aren’t efficient enough. They may take too long or they may not get to the core of the real issues.