Program results at the IAF (International Association of Facilitators) Asia Conference in Bangalore in September 2011. An interactive thinktank to explore how we create space to guide people in thinking together and explore the emerging concept of "future centers"

1. Creating a facilitative environment: A think tank on designing facilitation spaces and future centersProgram Results IAF Asia Conference Bangalore, India 9th September 2011 Mark Pixley LEADERSHIP INC

2. Introduce Yourself 2 © LEADERSHIP INC

3. Facilitative Environments Natural (light, wind, trees) Necessary to see the space beforehand Controllable temperature and lighting More light Vibrant and bright Taking initiatives and thinking out of the box… Ambiance Design In-situ: Flexibility Space (to move, activities) Co-creating space Informal (flexi) environment “Softer Environment” opens people up e.g. garden, living room candles, nature A flexible setup Theme based training space Room set up must be for use rather than display Wall Space Use the ceiling to pace material due to lack of space... Moulding according to the environment Oriented to intent Flexibility of space Unconventional space Space contains memories, to create new memories  new space Wall with space Scent (lemon grass) 3 Insights about the use of space in facilitation... © LEADERSHIP INC

4. Creating a center 4 © LEADERSHIP INC

5. Aspects… 5 In each aspect, what would you want to have in a center? © LEADERSHIP INC

6. Aspects… 6

7. Creating a Center Create a Future Center Plan Consider... Vision & Purpose – Why of the center? Process – What is the model? Metaphor – Image to describe what we are doing Space/Layout – What is the space and how do we use? People – Who is involved in the center and what do they do? Methods – What are the facilitation tools and methods used? Technology – What technology support could be used? Others... 7 © LEADERSHIP INC

8. Creating a Center 8 Virtual – necessary going forward People under tree near house – all human have access Connection across world and share No central hub © LEADERSHIP INC

9. Creating a Center Indoor & Outdoor Different Global Styles Campsite Meditating in the Pyramid - Historical 9 © LEADERSHIP INC

10. Creating a Center Social Change Bridging – Linking Greenery 10 © LEADERSHIP INC

11. Creating a Center Five element metaphor Align method to space Integrating technology & method 11 fnac.com © LEADERSHIP INC

12. LEADERSHIP INC For more information about creating facilitative spaces, please contact us at… 86-755-82111366 mark@leadershipinc.com.cn www.leadershipinc.com.cn 12 © LEADERSHIP INC