The act of naming something gives it presence, it makes it visible. So how then, do we navigate something as infinite and nameworthy as facilitation, when invisibility is so often its modus operandi? Scrum-master, agile-coach and chief explorer of Exploration Labs, Charles-Louis de Maere joins me this week for a juicy, macro-to-micro exploration into facilitation as we toy with this question. We discuss the power of surrender: why stepping back, ditching the instructions, and detaching ourselves from the rigidity of the process, can help us to co-create a playground that prioritises the outcome. We cover a lot of terrain in this episode! From the deeper purpose of the facilitator, to practical try-it-yourself exercises, facilitating in different cultures, and why we can sometimes be magicians in disguise… Find out about: Why the art of invisible facilitation abandons agendas in favour of co-designing towards a shared outcomeWhy the strongest tool in our toolbox is the question, and why vague questionsThe power of playing with ambiguityA lack of instructions can facilitate trust in a group through the discomfort that emergesFinding the right level of appropriateness for exchanges in different culturesHow to navigate the wants and needs of the group, with the expectations of the hiring clientDon’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player. And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand. Links: Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube. Connect to Charles-Louis de Maere: LinkedIn Website Support the show: Make a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast. Support the showCheck out the podcast map to see the overview of all podcast episodes: https://workshops.work/podcast-map