The Executive Guide to Facilitating Strategy

Failitating strategy sessions can be like herding cats. You are dealing with big egos and there is a real risk that you will go in circles or else come up with a bunch of meaningless drivel.This book provides a clear and concise framework for delivering strategy that will mke a difference and can be easily communicated. It provides a step by step guide to going through the process and dealing with the likely challenges. Whether you are a facilitator, or just need to build a strategy, this is definitely worth having in your tool kit.I took a facilitation class at the authors company a couple years back. I consider it to be the best training I have ever attended. I have used the skills and techniques taught countless times. My only affiliation to the author is that of a very satisfied customer.

I have had several pages simply fall out of the brand new book due to poor binding (I guess those pages weren't glued in properly). Frustrating to have to worry about losing pages of a brand new book due to poor construction.

Solid tool. Useful practical insight. Effective tool and explanation of the process are clearly outlined.

I have read this wonderful book, feeling very satisfied.Michael make a perfect combination of strategy and facilitation, both functional and easy to operate.In particular, construct models of Visual effects, and easy to understand.Highly recommend!!!

I've been in the management field for 30 plus years, and gone through various planning exercises, both as participant and driver. In this book he author clearly lays out the cleanest and yet most comprehensive planning process I've come across. Perhaps more important is the final chapter which focuses on successful execution. This book is worth your time.

This is a great book on strategic planning, with a clear, usable model and process to achieve results. Michael's method is also very useful for project planning, to help ensure project alignment and buy-in. I especially like the detailed step by step approaches to create elements of the plan, and the facilitation considerations to achieve them. Highly recommended.

Good book for facilitation

Excellent book, if you are looking for a robust framework to lead your team through a planning session. Its full of useful information as well as usable recommendations.

Excellent

Easy to use and very informative.