ìn a project you will see fireworks on several occasions. Fireworks in the sense of joìntty working towards an excellent result — and enjoying this accomplishment together. So, it is not the fireworks of clashing ego's or derailing processes, on the contrary. It is about the moment the team shoulders together and celebrates success. And naturally, workshops pv an essential rote here. Workshops exist because a group of people set out a shared goal. Those workshops can only become a success if they are well-planned, prepared and shaped by professional, experienced facilitators, assisted by a well designed yet exible agenda. This agenda is not just a collection of agenda items, it is based on a intricate coherency between all agenda items and the way these are presented and addressed through the use of Building Blocks. All based on Nn the workshop is running in. Wrappind up a workshog properly and ensuring the gained momentum is indeed used are keyissues for any facilitator. This book is aimed brovi ng the basics and advanced knowledge needed for both starijng and experfenced facilitators. It is an extensive guide for preparing, facilitating and raping up workshops tor students, consultants and facjlitators. Note: this book was writtö®by four facilitators writing DEnglish, which is a charming mixture of ect English spelling combined with remnants of Dutch grammar,