143 - Why Facilitators are Crisis Managers with Thomas Lahnthaler (Part 2)

From reframing problems to taking tips from MacGyver, Thomas Lahnthaler is full of great advice for anyone who has to manage a crisis.And as our conversation in this episode revealed, facilitators are never far from a crisis – and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.Thomas’ second time on the podcast brought just as much value as his first (episode 39), as we dive into the depths of crisis management, resourcefulness, reframing, creative activities, and why it’s so important to keep things person-centred rather than problem-centred.Enjoy this exploration of facilitation and crisis management, you might be surprised by how much is relevant to you and your work!Find out about:●     What we fatally misunderstand about the order of importance in our crisis management●     Why crises are, before anything else, a human issue●     How to bring a group back from the brink of crisis●     Why resourcefulness is the superpower of the crisis manager●     Why knowing what the opposite of a crisis feels like will help us prevent future crises●     How we can use playful, creative activities to talk about difficult or personal issues Don’t miss the next show: Subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.  Click here to download the free 1-page summary. Thanks to our sponsor Deckhive. Click here to find out more about the new platform for using card decks in online facilitation. Use the code workshopswork to get the first month for free. Exclusive offer from Facilitator Cards for workshops.work listeners you can get 15% off your entire purchase at shop.facilitator.cards by using code workshopswork. Questions and AnswersPart two[00:44] Picking up on the previous question about the importance of pausing and slowing down.[03:33] The habits that contribute to a ‘MacGyver Mindset’.[09:22] What else can facilitators learn from MacGyver?[14:23] What makes a workshop fail?[16:12] What room is there for learning when everything goes to plan?[18:11] Is there anything you wanted to share but haven’t had the chance to touch upon yet?[20:24] What are the creative facilitation skills that Crisis Managers could learn to expand their toolbox?[22:42] What can we learn about crisis management from a book and what can we learn from experience?LinksThomas’ company (Crisis Compass) blogThomas’ MediumConnect to Thomas:On LinkedInOn Twitter Support the Show.**Click here to navigate through all episodes via this interactive podcast map.**If you're inspired by our podcast and crave similar conversations, consider joining Dr Myriam Hadnes' NeverDoneBefore Facilitation Community. **If you're keen to master the art of facilitation, discover our expert-led live, online Facilitation Courses at the NDB Academy. **If you enjoy the show, consider a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.