Once the session is in progress, the facilitator uses techniques to build and maintain high energy throughout the session. Maintaining a High Energy Level Energy in a workshop is critical. The higher the energy level, the more likely you will produce high quality results in a reasonable time. Although this may sound simple, the challenge is compounded not only by mental fatigue, but also by biological influences.
Most people have natural, lull-times throughout the day.
These are times when the participants feel lethargic. Their eyes glaze over, they stop paying attention, they participate and produce less. There are a few key techniques that allow the facilitator to accommodate and to master the group lull-times and the concomitant loss of energy. Some techniques have greater success with different types of groups. It is recommended that you keep a list of the different techniques along with the required workshop tools.