How can we facilitate collaboration?

Dear Reader, Though each workshop is unique because we are dealing with humans, our role as facilitators can sometimes feel repetitive and, dare I say, even dull. A recent acquaintance of mine made a poignant observation: "As a facilitator, it's rare to improve unless collaborating." This rings true! I'd go as far as to say that trying new approaches or experimenting is equally crucial for our improvement. Both situations demand stepping out of our comfort zones, or else we risk stagnation....