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Friends and colleagues within the IAF network may have heard of Larry Philbrook. He has been facilitating since childhood. Larry is a CPF Emeritus, a Hall of Famer, and has taught facilitation for decades, mentoring our IAF members for years.
Born and broughtup in the USA, Larry attended the University of Illinois in Sociology. In his free time he enjoys immersing in local cultures and exploring changes inpeople’s development.
Let's listen to Larry's story, "Being present is an opportunityand a discipline."
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01:20 Larry begins with a charming story about erasing the documentation of community experiences from a blackboard. This was before sticky walls.
02:35 Another facilitation story that Larry’s sister reminded him of when he was 5. It's another form of facilitation.
04:30 A story about how the ToP (Technology of Participation) Methods were evolving, from blackboard to sticky wall.
08:00 During the development of ToP Methods, the "First Time" moments allowed participants' opinions to be acknowledged. It was challenging for facilitators, yet a significant change.
09:30 The challenges of applying ToP Methods in corporations helped to refine the methods.
12:35 How long-term transformation can be applied in facilitation rather than just delivering events.
14:35 Larry discusses how the IAF Core Competencies were developed through the ToP Methods known as the Consensus Workshop Method.
18:35 Larry underwent his CPF assessments twice, once in 2007 and oncein 2013. What happened?
23:00 Larry talks about "Being present is an opportunity and a discipline."
30:50 What occurred when Larry was 23 years old that nearly made him give up on facilitation? What was Larry's second challenge along his practice journey? What made Larry realize was the breakthrough moment?
38:00 How does Larry view everyone as unique and apply this infacilitation practices? What is essential to read from the group for facilitation?
42:10 How have the ups and downs in life reinforced Larry's facilitation practices and beliefs in it?
43:10 Larry's advice for new facilitators.
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More about Larry Philbrook
IAF- Certified Professional Facilitator | Emeritus
ICA - Certified ToP Facilitator, Trainer and Assessor
USA & Great China
Lawrance began working in community development and participatory leadership in the US, thenin India and Africa. He has designed and facilitated participatory processes invaried cultural settings with government, business and community-based projectsin over 50 nations, with a focus for the last thirty years on Greater China.
His clients included more than 40 organizations such as TUV Rheinland , Corning, United Nations, Swire, Corning Display Glass, Abbott Laboratory, Titansoft, and GroupM.
Leadership program highlights included multi-year programs on Appreciative Leadership and another on Authentic Leadership, The programs included strategy development, leadership with follow through and mentoring.
He is a Certified ToP Facilitator, Trainer and Assessor. (Institute of Cultural Affairs)
He is an IAF CPF/Emeritus (International Association of Facilitators)
He is certified indifferent 360 Degree feedback through Lominger and Hogan.
Born and broughtup in the USA, Larry attended the University of Illinois in Sociology. In his free time he enjoys immersing in local cultures and exploring changes in people’s development.
EXPERTISE
OrganizationalChange
LeadershipDevelopment
ExecutiveCoaching/Mentoring
Program Design
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