What Else is Possible Here? - Cambridge 2027

Event Details

A Workshop for Leaders and Facilitators 
Newnham College, Cambridge
Thursday and Friday
15th and 16th April 2027

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.

"If you've ever wondered why some facilitators effortlessly hold a room while others struggle to create energy and connection, this workshop is well worth exploring. It's not about scripts or techniques alone, but about the human qualities that make facilitation engaging, responsive, and memorable." - Barry Overeem

Guiding Principles

1. Training not as usual

There is no manual or set agenda, no boring presentations. We do provide notes, links, and references for you to follow up afterwards.

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. Improvising

Activities drawn from improv 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 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.

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.

Testimonials

“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

“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

Venue and Logistics

The workshop will be in the Pavilion room at Newnham College. Refreshments and lunch are included in the price.

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.

Bookings

Standard price: £925 plus VAT.

Super Early Bird rate: £695 plus VAT until November 30th.

Payment by credit card or bank transfer.

Prices include lunch and refreshments each day and the punt tour on the Thursday evening.

Accommodation advice will be sent with your booking. Discounted rates will be available at Newnham College and at the Wilde Apartment Hotel.