Facilitating Empowerment: A Handbook for Facilitators, Trainers and Individuals [Paperback]

Christine Hogan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2000

Empowerment is a term that has grown in use in community development and the business world in recent years yet few books have actually detailed the processes which individuals and groups can use in order to develop. This book includes numerous exercises which enable adult learners to analyze their past experiences; change accepted definitions of power and empowerment and develop strategies to address problems and projects in a more empowered way. Facilitators and trainers are encouraged to adopt and adapt the tools used in this book - tools that include card sorts, stories, myths, case studies, film analysis and personal stories from the author. Used to great effect in Europe, the USA and Canada, the processes have also been used very successfully applied in a number of different cultures including Aboriginal groups in Australia, Moslem women in Malaysia, Danish development workers in Nepal and lecturers in Mongolia!

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About the Author

Dr. Christine Hogan is a professional facilitator and educator.  As a consultant, she has focused on personal, organizational, and community development in many countries around the world. She is the author of Practical Facilitation (Kogan Page) and is a member of the International Association of Facilitators.

Product Details

• Paperback: 258 pages
• Publisher: Kogan Page Business Books; 1st edition (August 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0749432977
• ISBN-13: 978-0749432973
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,873,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best facilitation books on the market, January 17, 2011

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This review is from: Facilitating Empowerment: A Handbook for Facilitators, Trainers and Individuals (Hardcover)

So much is written on leadership of groups that it is refreshing to get a point of view that does not seek to lead (i.e. manipulate others to do what you want), but which seeks to truly empower others. I make use of Chris's materials in all my workshops, as they are easy to follow, are inspiring, and really meet the needs of those who seek to help others in groups access a collective wisdom, in place of a collective stupidity. Chris has written other book on Facilitating in specific areas, but for a broad introduction, this is one of the best on the market.

A facilitator of many years of experience, in many different countries, Chris walks her talk. This book is not just for a theoretical understanding of the issues about which she talks, but is by one with much hands-on experience of the reality of the problems you may face.