Introduction

The Introduction underscores the book’s purpose and its significance within the field of facilitation, specifically, the author’s “Threefold Approach.” It offers a concise overview of the book’s content, elucidates the author’s facilitation background, which primarily stems from the public domain but also includes some organizational experience. The book’s intended audience comprises facilitators, mediators, leaders, educators, trainers, and coaches. Various intervention formats are explored, ranging from brief meetings and workshops to more extensive participatory processes. The author acknowledges his German and Western cultural roots and the potential cross-cultural implications. The introduction culminates with a personal anecdote recounting a facilitation “misstep” that spurred the author’s quest for fresh insights, ultimately leading to the creation of this book.