Sponsored by the International Association of Facilitators, TheIAF Handbook of Group Facilitation offers the need-to-knowbasics in the field brought together by fifty leading practitionersand scholars. This indispensable resource includes successfulstrategies and methods, foundations, and resources for anyone whoworks with groups. The IAF Handbook of GroupFacilitation provides an overview of the field for new andaspiring practitioners and a reliable reference for experiencedgroup facilitators, including chapters on* Creating positive ongoing client relationships* Building trust and improving communications* Facilitating group brainstorming sessions* Drawing out the best in people* Developing a collaborative environment* Designing and facilitating dialogue* Managing conflicting agendas* Working with multicultural groups* Using improvisation* Understanding virtual meetings* Facilitating team start-up* Assessing group decision processes* Building expertise in facilitation* Reviewing core facilitation competencies* Modeling positive professional attitudes