Facilitation Skills for Project Managers eBook – Free Download
Why Download This eBook?
Project managers face the unique challenge of leading diverse teams, managing stakeholders, and balancing conflicting priorities—often without direct authority. Facilitation is the #1 “soft skill” that empowers PMs to engage, influence, and deliver results, no matter the environment.
What’s Inside?
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The Case for Facilitation: Discover evidence-based benefits, such as up to 50% higher project success rates linked to collaborative approaches.
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The Core Principle: Learn why “people only commit to solutions they help create” and how to apply this for stronger buy-in.
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Actionable Tools & Techniques: Practical frameworks and checklists covering:
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The 6 Ps of session preparation
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The IEEI formula for starting meetings with impact
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The PeDeQs method for giving directions that stick
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Proven questioning strategies for high engagement
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Conflict resolution for every scenario
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Addressing and preventing dysfunctional team behaviors
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Tips for hybrid and virtual session success
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Step-by-step session closing and follow-up routines
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Who Should Use This Guide?
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Project managers
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Team leads
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Agile coaches
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Anyone who drives meetings or team alignment in project environments