News Briefs

International Association of Facilitators

Hall of Fame: The IAF launched a “Hall of Fame” on its 20th anniversary and inducted the following 10 members: Nadine Bell, Gilbert Brenson-Lazan, Ann Epps and Dr Sandor Schuman of the US, Martin Gilbraith of UK, Jo Nelson and Bill Staples of Canada, Theresa Ratnam-Thong of Malaysia, and Keith Ryall and Dr Tom Schwarz of Australia. They were chosen for “significant contributions” to the field of facilitation and high level of dedication and service to the association, said the IAF.

ICA: Australia

ToP courses: The Global Institute for Facilitative Leadership (GIFL), set up in 2010, was finally given the green light by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) for two of its key courses: the Graduate Diploma of Facilitative Leadership and the Diploma of Facilitative Management. See the ToP GIFL website (http://www.top-gifl.com) for more information.

ICA: UK

Staff appointment: Louise Lessells was appointed marketing and sales manager in July as part of our new business model. We want to expand and improve our training and create more opportunities for associates, who will deliver all our courses. Louise has done extensive groundwork and we hope to see some of its fruits next year.