what else is possible here?
A learning experience for facilitators and leaders
Newnham College, Cambridge
Thursday & Friday
15th & 16th April 2027
an experiential workshop for facilitators and leaders
In a world running at speed, the ability to work with other human beings becomes all the more powerful and challenging.
We’ll spend two days exploring ways to bring more presence, spontaneity and playfulness working with groups. There’ll be a rich mix of activities, including some inspired from the world of theatre.
Guiding principles...
1 training not as usual
There is no manual or set agenda, no boring presentations. What happens is a response to what is happening in the group.
2 pulsation
We’ll explore knowing when to step forward, and when to step back and let the group do the work.
3 practice eats theory for breakfast
Anyone can run a process, but how we do it can count more than the specifics of a technique
4 working with what emerges
Activities drawn from theatre and other group work traditions help to focus on the subtle gestures that make up your performance.
5 being playful
We play, metaphorically and figuratively – with ideas and processes. We learn about, and from, being playful – even with serious topics.
6 learning together
A big part of what makes this workshop work is the learning that happens between participants
7 it's not about making it easy
We’ll explore and experience the art of being comfortable with discomfort. and playing with ways to hold difficult conversations.
8 being unhurried
Setting the right pace is the secret sauce of working in teams
participant feedback...
“Many thanks Johnnie; the most brilliant two days
Thank you for all the thought, care and preparation that went into making it so worthwhile. The venue was just right as was the weather (and say no more about the panna cotta) and I imagine you worked hard to make everything look easy. Or maybe it is easy when you have such a wealth of experience
So much to ponder & process over coming weeks and months. Great people, great chat – an amazing space.
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect but it by far exceeded any flimsy expectations I might have had a mere 36 hours ago.”
Lucy, Cambridge, Participant in 2026
“It’s an experience more than a workshop. There’s something special about the way Johnnie works that can’t really be captured in words.”
Ruth, London, Participant 2026
“A wonderful couple of days exploring creative facilitation with Johnnie Moore
Playing, learning and noticing. I’ve found that making space to be the learner again is rarely a bad idea.
As expected, Johnnie captained a lovely little boat of improv and curiosity, and the crew who joined us made the two days a pleasure.”
Barry, London, Participant 2026
“Two days of learning from a master facilitator on how to create a collaborative environment, engaging, interesting and delivering for its objectives”
Andy, Frampton, Participant in 2025
hear from past participants
Your host
Johnnie Moore has been facilitating around the world for over 20 years. He helps people connect and have the difficult conversations that make a difference. He’s the co-founder of Creative Facilitation and co-author of our 75 page book of the same name.
If you’d like a chat with me to find out more, feel free to book into my online calendar.
“Our training experience with Johnnie was a game changer. The team’s idea of what effective facilitation is, got turned on its head. We walked away from two very valuable days with tools and a perspective that has changed the way we approach meetings and facilitation workshops. This was the best training session we’ve had in a long time.”— Cheryl Ader-Dunne, Executive Director of Strategy, Leopard, Denver Colorado
Venue
I’ll be hosting this workshop is the Pavilion Room of Newnham College in Cambridge. It’s a wonderful room with lots of natural light, and the college itself has great atmosphere.
Refreshments and lunch are included.
Coffee is served from 9.30am and sessions run from 10.00am to 4.00pm each day.

Weather permitting, there will a chauffeured punt tour of the famous Backs of Cambridge at around 4.30pm on the Thursday. This is a lovely way to decompress after a lively day together.
Some parking spots are available, let me know if that would be useful.
Register interest
Register your interest and I’ll update you when bookings open
Bookings
Three places remaining: £925 plus VAT
Refreshments and lunch are included in the price.
From July 1st bookings are non-refundable but you can transfer your place to someone else.
Parking spots are available, let me know if that would be useful.
Accommodation advice will be sent with your booking. A discounted rate is available at Wilde Hotel of £160 per night including breakfast.
If you’d like a chat with me to find out more, feel free to book into my online calendar
