NeverDoneBefore explores the edges of the art and craft of facilitation by challenging assumptions about what makes workshops work.
Our facilitators take the risk of testing novel concepts and new ideas instead of pushing best practices and polished methods.
We respect our shared purpose, our time, each other's uniqueness, and ourselves.
We are willing to take risks, step playfully into the unknown whilst staying true to ourselves.
We are generous with our knowledge, ourselves and each other.
NeverDoneBefore is a community for those who are curious to leave the beaten tracks of facilitation to grow beyond what we know. To this end, NeverDoneBefore provides a brave space to try, fail and learn.
We come together not to compete, but to collaborate so that we – and the world – can benefit from our combined skills and insights. This is a celebration of the art of purposeful facilitation.
We can change the world – one workshop at a time.
At other conferences you get best practices, polished speeches and keynote talks. NDB is different.
At NDB we dare to try, play with boundaries, assumptions and methods and set the trends together.
At our live Festival, you get access to the un-explored and the experimental edges of facilitation. Together, we debrief each session, both facilitator and participants alike.
Last year’s festival was co-created by a collective of over 100 global practitioners – Together we created a magnificent experience.
All festival sessions will be hosted by featured guests of the workshops work podcast.
30 live and participatory workshops explore 4 major themes:
(1) Facilitation in uncertainty (‘nimble facilitation’)
(2) Navigating through difficult situations
(3) Embodiment (using our senses in workshops)
(4) Explore and strengthen your facilitation style (journey within)
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