How to Close a Workshop Perfectly ft. Rebecca Courtney | #ADAW Ep. 25

Most facilitators design the perfect workshop… then ruin the ending.They spend hours on the content, the activities, the flow,and then wrap up with "any final thoughts?" and wonder why clients don't come back.In this bonus episode of Another Day, Another Workshop, world-class facilitator Rebecca Courtney shares one of her signature closing activities:the Highlight, Lowlight & Headlight method.Simple. Versatile. And probably the most valuable 15 minutes of any workshop you'll run.In this episode, you'll learn:✅ Why the closing shapes everything your participants remember✅ Rebecca's golden rule: always protect the last 15 minutes✅ How the Highlight, Lowlight & Headlight method works step by step✅ The think / pair / share structure that makes it land with any group✅ Why letting people draw their answers changes everything✅ When NOT to use a reflective close (and what to do instead)✅ How to use this activity to level up your own practice as a facilitator🛠️ Resources & Links🃏 This activity is now inside the Workshop Deck appGet it here → https://theworkshopdeck.com/Use code FC30 for 30% off📥 Download the free Highlight, Lowlight & Headlight template → https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVGj1H5cM=/?share_link_id=406353638895🔗 Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn →https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-courtney-928347241/🌐 Free 7-day activity series → rebeccacourtney.com📩 Want more like this?https://facilitatorscorner.substack.com/Or find me on LinkedIn for daily facilitation ideas:linkedin.com/in/mehdi-en-naizi-75b533116📌 Chapters:00:00 — Introduction01:29 — Meet Rebecca Courtney03:45 — Why the closing is the most impactful moment06:25 — Rebecca's golden rule: protect the last 15 minutes07:20 — What happens when you skip a proper close09:29 — The Highlight, Lowlight & Headlight method explained12:19 — Think, pair, share — how to run it with a group14:48 — When and where to use this activity16:15 — Template vs sticky notes (and why drawing works too)📥 Free template → https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVGj1H5cM=/?share_link_id=33379474142418:46 — Using it to reflect on your own sessions as a facilitator21:10 — Why reflection feels "fluffy" (and why that's wrong)23:07 — When NOT to use this closing activity25:24 — Where to find Rebecca