The Anew School of Facilitation

Leadership Skills for a Changing World

Now open for registration

Cohort 10

14-16 May 2025
Home House, Marylebone, London
£ 1,750 (Corporate)
£ 1,550 (Non-Profit & Public Sector)

Our in-person, multi-day programme is a deep-dive experience into the world of facilitation and gathering design. In an open and relational setting, a mid-sized, diverse group of participants gather to learn from each other and experience empathetic facilitation in action. 

During the course of the programme, we explore deeply:

• What human beings need in 2025 to connect, gather and learn well;

• How we can create spaces for learning, innovation and connection for every type of group or gathering;

• How uncovering the real purpose and outcomes of our gatherings support us to truly meet the needs of our stakeholders;

• Ways to create a Thinking Environment for ourselves and for others;

• Working with the hidden Moods and Emotions that impact our relationships and group interactions;

• Our own below-the-surface Way of Doing and Way of Being and how it impacts the way we show up to facilitate and lead;

• What it takes to design and execute impactful gatherings – from the very first to the very last step;

• Common facilitation challenges;

• Authors, frameworks, guidelines and platforms to include in your own facilitation practice.

WHY THOUGHTFUL FACILITATION MATTERS

Facilitation is the leadership skill of our time. In a world of complexity and change, leaders of all kinds find themselves holding space for conversations, guiding groups toward decisions, and navigating diverse perspectives—whether they realize it or not.

At its heart, facilitation is about creating the conditions for clarity, impact, and connection. It is the art of bringing people together—helping them think, collaborate, and act with purpose. Those who facilitate take responsibility for shaping spaces, processes, and discussions that move people forward, often toward complex outcomes with multiple stakeholders in mind.

At Anew, we are deeply committed to supporting those who step into this role—whether they call themselves facilitators or not. We help leaders, conveners, and change-makers develop their unique facilitation style, refine their leadership practice, and expand their ability to hold meaningful, transformative spaces.

The way we meet—whether in strategy sessions, team check-ins, or one-on-ones—shapes our culture and our capacity to create change. Yet, too often, these moments are approached without intention, losing the potential for trust-building, deep thinking, and collaboration. Thoughtful facilitation turns every gathering into an opportunity—one where people feel heard, ideas take shape, and real impact is made.

At its most powerful, facilitation brings to life some of the most essential aspects of being human:

• Our ability to gather and connect, finding knowledge, joy, and meaning in shared experience.

• Our ability to make sense of complexity, seeing paths forward in uncertain times.

• Our ability to design and participate in processes that explore, strengthen, or create meaningful outcomes.

• Our ability to cultivate relationships, finding belonging in teams, communities, and organizations.

• Our ability to create, innovate, and bring new realities into being.

• Our ability to navigate conflict and challenges, working together to improve what is and imagine what could be.

In a time that calls for deeper connection, better conversations, and more courageous leadership, facilitation is not just a skill—it is a way of leading.

IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR YOU?

Our programme is a relational, participatory, internationally-orientated, deep dive experience, best suited to individuals who are eager to expand their facilitation and leadership awareness, and who desire a deeper, easeful and intentional learning environment where they can experience excellent facilitation in action and learn from a diverse group of peers. 

Often, our participants find themselves in the following roles in organisations or roles across all fields:

• Executives and Team Leaders

• Facilitators, Trainers and Teachers

• Chiefs of Staff, Activists and Political Leaders

• Wellness Practitioners

• Founders and Entrepreneurs

• Programme and Project Managers

• Consultants and Coaches

TESTIMONIALS

DATES AND LOCATIONS

*The programme fee includes conferencing costs, materials, lunch and refreshments throughout the day. It does not include travel and accommodation.

Alternatively, if you would like to be kept in the loop about future in-person or online programmes, leave your details here and we will let you know when new dates and locations open for registration.

YOUR PROGRAMME FACILITATORS

Marike Groenewald and Clinton du Preez bring a wealth of experience and a distinctive approach to facilitation, shaping the Anew School of Facilitation's unique style and atmosphere.

Marike Groenewald, the founder of Anew, is a seasoned leadership and organisational development consultant, facilitator, and coach. She holds a Master’s Degree in Law from Stellenbosch University and spent nearly a decade leading people development and training initiatives in politics. In 2016, Marike established Anew, extending her expertise globally in areas such as leadership, facilitation, organisational culture, and change management.

Marike's facilitation style is deeply relational and thought-provoking. She prioritises creating spaces of trust and meaningful human connection, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each participant.

Clinton du Preez, a partner at Anew, complements Marike's expertise with his own in leadership development and facilitation. Together, they have amassed more than two decades of experience, working with executives, managers, and teams across four continents. Their innovative and engaging methods are drawn from this rich tapestry of global experience.

Clinton's approach to facilitation emphasises empathy and participant engagement. He is skilled at navigating the full event design cycle and utilising empathy-based tools to understand participant perspectives. His facilitation style fosters open communication and collaboration, enabling participants to experiment with different methodologies and address challenging situations effectively.

Participants in the Anew School of Facilitation can expect a programme that is both immersive and transformative. The facilitators' combined expertise ensures a learning environment that is supportive, diverse, and deeply connected to real-world applications. The programme offers opportunities to connect with one's unique way of being as a facilitator, deepen understanding of innovative facilitation techniques, and access a global community of fellow facilitators.

REACH OUT TO US

The success of our programmes depends on you being satisfied and getting what you need in your facilitation journey. We will therefore only recommend participation if we think our offer is a good fit for you. If you have any questions or need more information, please email us here.

We also value inclusivity and access to opportunities, so if you would like to discuss payment options or financial support, please also reach out to us.