According to the publisher, this book provides a "stimulating and readable coverage of a broad range of proven, practical and innovative techniques from around the world including:

• consulting with clients and designing workshops;
• beginning and ending workshops effectively;
• strategies for new and experienced facilitators;
• managing inappropriate behaviour and difficult situations;
• facilitating cross cultural groups and diversity issues;
• uses of music, storytelling, metaphors, visual techniques and outdoor learning;
• processes for planning, problem solving, creative thinking and decision-making;
• using technology to facilitate geographically dispersed teams;
• processes for community participation and restorative justice;
• techniques for evaluating workshops;
• on-going professional development and maintenance for facilitators."

"Practical Facilitation" is designed for new and experienced facilitators, managers, consultants, staff developers, innovators, social and community workers and students.

The book is a companion volume to "Understanding Facilitation: Theory and Principles" and together they aim to provide a synthesis of current theory and practice of facilitation.