Liberating Structures is a best-of collection of group facilitation techniques that spark creativity, connection, and full-group engagement. In this active session, you’ll experience several key tools that help groups collaborate more effectively, surface new ideas, and build shared understanding. Whether you're designing a learning session, leading change, or just want to engage people more meaningfully, this workshop gives you easy, immediately usable strategies for any group. The Liberating Structures methodology is great to layer on for those with lots of experience working with groups, but also acts as a gateway to those who are new to facilitation and group engagement.
This event is hosted by the ATD Metro DC chapter.
About the Presenter
Lee Gimpel helps organizations design and deliver more engaging, connected, and effective trainings, conferences, and retreats. He is the founder of Better Meetings, a Washington, DC-based firm that provides professional facilitation, meeting skills training, and conference design. His work blends adult learning, group facilitation, and human-centered design to strengthen collaboration, capability, and culture. Lee previously worked at a national training firm and in knowledge management at Capital One.
Clients have included the World Bank, U.S. Treasury, Sodexo, and National Association of Realtors. He created the Conference Improvement Kit and produced the Conference Organizers Summit. He leads the DC community of practice for Liberating Structures and serves on the board of the Association of Meeting Professionals. A contributing expert for Forbes, Lee is also widely quoted in other media including USA Today, Convene, MeetingsNet, and The Guardian.
Regional Webinar Series
The ATD Metro DC Chapter is proud to participate in the ATD Mid-Atlantic Regional Webinar Series. This monthly series is offered by the ATD Mid-Atlantic Chapters —Regional Programs Consortium.
ATD Recertification Credits
ATD Mid-Atlantic Regional Webinar Programs are pre-approved through the ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits. These credits are based on the ATD Capability Model may be applied towards recertification by Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credential holders.
This webinar supports 1.25 credits in the capabilities Collaboration & Leadership and Communication under the domain Building Personal Capability.
The presentation and materials will be shared after the event. This webinar will be recorded.
Online Event Recording Policy
By activating your webcam while attending this online event, you consent to be recorded. Your entry and webcam activation constitutes your consent to such recording for any purpose in connection with the event. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not activate your web camera during the event.
