Martin Gilbraith

Online Facilitation Unconference (OFU) Learning exchange on the art and practice of facilitating in virtual environments.

Website is back up (work in progress, but you get the gist): ofuexchange.net #OFU25 #facilitation

An image of a laptop and warm beverage, with a conference call happening on the laptop.

Planning an online engagement event?

A thoughtful, well-run process can be the difference between real participation and empty screens.

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People talking about learning lessons from history when those masters of war dropped bombs on children as today's masters of war continue to drop bombs on children.

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Welcome!

The #TimeToThink Foundation Course is a brilliant learning opportunity to improve your facilitation and chairing skills and bring more ease and trust in the room.
On 20-21 Oct 2025, enhance how you lead meetings, facilitate group discussions & workshops!
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3rd issue of ‘Facilitation Inspiration' newsletter is live on LinkedIn!

Each issue includes:
💬 a thought-provoking quote to reflect on
📚 a book recommendation to develop your practice
👥 a spotlight on a facilitator to follow
🛠️ a technique you can try right away

#Facilitation #Learning

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Humanity has to hang its head in shame - devastating footage.

Thank you, I hope you can join us some time!

IAF facilitators & friends Barcelona coffee meetup | LinkedIn Are you interested to meet up in Barcelona with other facilitators, and others who facilitate, to connect, share and learn about #facilitation? Join us on Thursday 16 October for informal networking,...

I am looking forward to this next of our new @iafacilitators.bsky.social Spain #facilitation meetups in Barcelona in October - do join us if you interested to to connect, share and learn with other facilitators, and others who facilitate! #IAFmeetup
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From the new interim Chair – an appeal and an opportunity! #LGBToutdoors

...and he says that statehood is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people but he'll only do the right thing by recognising if if Israel fails to do the right thing by refraining from genocide?

UK to recognise state of Palestine in September unless Israel holds to ceasefire Cabinet agrees to support Middle East roadmap at emergency meeting

WTF? Starmer calls for immediate action now while threatening to act in September, he says no-one should have a veto over his decision while saying he'll decide differently according to what others do...
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On the last morning of this year's @goc.org.uk Annual Outdoor Gathering, a short and leisurely walking tour of Lancaster #LGBToutdoors

Thanks Robert & all for a lovely 10 mile circular walk today in the Forest of Bowland, from Dolphinholme to Abbeystead and back, the second for us of this year's Annual Outdoor Gathering of the @goc.org.uk in Lancaster #LGBToutdoors

For our first full day's walk of this years @goc.org.uk Annual Outdoor Gathering in Lancaster yesterday, we followed a spectacular 11 mile circular route in the Yorkshire Dales from Ingleton Falls to Yordas Cave and back - thanks Peter & Phil and everyone for a fabulous day! #LGBToutdoors

More than ever, we need to defend our democratic rights and create an inclusive political system.

Could you help support a bold new strategy to tackle political inequality and expand democratic participation?

Global: International Court of Justice’s landmark opinion bolsters fight for climate justice and accountability Reacting to the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) first Advisory Opinion clarifying the obligations of states in respect of climate change, Mandi Mudarikwa, Head of Strategic Litigation at Amnest...

The ICJ has made it clear: protecting the climate system and the environment is essential to fully enjoy human rights.

Today’s advisory opinion is a historic win for climate justice and global accountability.
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

Facilitators, team leads: are you helping your group plan for what’s ahead?

Scenario planning is a practical, hopeful way to explore complexity and build resilience. Our latest blog breaks it down, with tools you can use and a free guide on Facilitating Futures.

I’m witnessing the deliberate starvation of Gaza’s children – why is the world letting it happen? | Nick Maynard A permanent ceasefire, the free and safe flow of aid, and the lifting of the blockade are needed now – all could be achieved with political will, says UK surgeon Nick Maynard

"A permanent ceasefire, the free and safe flow of aid, and the lifting of the blockade are needed now – all could be achieved with political will."

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We congratulate John Kingsley Cornwell for his recertification as a Certified™ Professional Facilitator.

For more information on becoming IAF Certified or to submit your application, we invite you to contact the Certification Office at certification@iaf-world.org #FacilitationHasImpact

A little 🧵 on why participation stalls, even when people care.
A few weeks ago, I ran a quick poll asking campaigners, advocates & change-makers about the biggest challenges when collaborating in coalitions & informal alliances.

This is a great free resource. 👇🏽

Great to meet up with you both Lisa & Theo, thanks for coming - let's do it again in October! #facilitation #IAFmeetup

IAF facilitators & friends Barcelona coffee meetup | LinkedIn Are you interested to meet up in Barcelona with other facilitators, and others who facilitate, to connect, share and learn about #facilitation? Join us on Thursday 17 July for informal networking, e...

Join us 5pm this Thursday in Barcelona if you can, for informal #facilitation chat over a coffee or a drink - all welcome! #IAFmeetup www.linkedin.com/events/iaffa...

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Clearly I should have allowed more space for "What went well" 😊

All set for #facilitation of this week's strategy workshop today & tomorrow in Lisbon #ToPfacilitation

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