Facilitation with Intention: Leading Meetings that Matter: 24 November

In person at The Stanley Building, St Pancras, London

09:00-15:00

This interactive in-person workshop is designed for educators who facilitate collaborative discussions and want to sharpen their ability to lead with clarity, purpose, and inclusivity. The session moves beyond agenda-setting to focus on how intentional meeting design can elevate voices, deepen engagement, and drive meaningful outcomes. Participants will explore the frameworks, practise practical strategies, and reflect on school-based scenarios to strengthen their facilitation approach. Through peer learning, structured dialogue, and guided reflection, educators will develop the confidence and tools to lead conversations that are both focused and inclusive. By the end of the day, they will leave with a facilitation toolkit and a renewed mindset grounded in empathy, intentionality, and collaborative leadership.

Key Takeaways:

· Enhanced Facilitation Skills for Inclusive and Purposeful Dialogue Educators will strengthen their ability to design and lead discussions that elevate diverse voices, foster deeper engagement, and drive clear, meaningful outcomes.

· Practical Strategies and Tools for Intentional Meeting Design Participants will gain hands-on experience with frameworks and facilitation techniques they can immediately apply to create more effective and inclusive meetings.

· Renewed Facilitation Mindset Grounded in Empathy and Collaboration Through peer learning and reflection, educators will leave with not only a facilitation toolkit but also a refreshed perspective cantered on empathy, intentionality, and collaborative leadership.

Facilitator

Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini is the Head of Middle Leadership, hosts the #ISLECISLoft, and facilitates the Middle Leader Cafés. With over 35 years of experience in international education, her previous roles have included Head of Community Relations, Assistant Principal, and Director of Teaching and Learning.

As a skilled facilitator, she has spent over a decade as a trainer for the Principals’ Training Center, was a trainer for the Council of International Schools Evaluator Course and is a member of the International Association of Facilitators. Nancy is a passionate advocate for women in education, serving as a Trustee and Global Strategic Leader for @WomenEd and co-leading @WomenEdLuxembourg. In both 2022 and 2024, ISC Research named her an #Edruptor for her influential social media presence in the international school community.