“Every voice in an organization matters, and Marsha shows us how to hear each one.”
– DOUGLAS STONE & SHEILA HEEN, authors of Difficult Conversations and Thanks for the FeedbackThe Art and Science of Facilitation is your guide to moving your team further forward using the groundbreaking Five Guiding Principles of the Facilitation Stance. For anyone ready to lead with self-awareness and group insight, this book is designed to help you navigate group dynamics so that your team can work more efficiently and effectively in a truly collaborative environment.
If you lead teams of any size, it’s time to become a true facilitator — in every sense of the word.

Have you ever felt unsure how to help a team that was spinning in circles?
Or wanted to flee a room with a high-conflict group?- Discover how to lead teams toward effective collaboration
- Welcome different points of view into the room, even when it creates conflict
- Tap into your ability to stay unbiased in high-stakes situations
- Learn to recognize what the group needs while navigating difficult interpersonal dynamics
MEET MARSHA ACKER
— Author, Speaker, Leader
MARSHA ACKER is a professional facilitator, executive, and team coach. The founder and CEO of TeamCatapult, she uses systems thinking, structural dynamics, dialogue, and agility to help teams collaborate and align with clarity, purpose, and vision. Marsha is a facilitator of meaningful conversations, a host of dialogue, and a passionate agilist. Through her keynotes, books, workshop, and leadership coaching, she empowers people to grow their leadership range and show up authentically in their lives and work. To book one of Marsha’s signature webinars or keynotes, click here.
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF FACILITATION BONUS!
Grow your skills and teach others with free, interactive resources Download planning guides, learning tools, and your very own Facilitation Stance reference card to bring your learning to life.Access your free downloads.
What’s Your Collaborative Competency?
Are you ready to support your team with powerful and effective facilitation skills? Find out with THE ART AND SCIENCE OF FACILITATION Skills Self-Assessment — and start your journey to mastery today. Take The Self-Assessment

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