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Tony Franco
8 April 2019
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6 Ways to Manage Energy in Workshops

Tony Franco
8 April 2019
Facilitation
6 Ways to Manage Energy in Workshops

As a facilitator, one of the fundamental skills is managing energy. Often we resort to energisers - short exercises and games, designed to boost the energy in workshops. However, how can we do this without having to? Here’s a few tips.

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