Epics Master Facilitator Training

A professional facilitation method grounded in how people actually think

Epicmeets is a facilitation method built on years of research in neuropsychology, cognitive psychology, and visual communication. The Epicmeets method and the Epics themselves are designed around a simple insight. Humans do not think best in abstract discussion alone. We think better when ideas are externalized, visual, and shared.

The Epics MASTER Facilitator Training is for experienced facilitators who want a method that is research-informed, visually clear, and professionally credible.

Facilitate with clarity and confidence
Hold group attention where it matters most
Create meaning people remember and act on

Research-based by design

Epicmeets is built on years of research in neuropsychology, cognitive psychology, and visual communication.

The method applies well-established principles such as:

  • Visual cognition and reduced cognitive load
  • Externalized thinking and shared mental models
  • Inclusive participation and improved memory retention

These principles are embedded directly into the Epics and the Epicmeets facilitation method.

The Epicmeets method

Epicmeets combines visual thinking, cognitive structure, and inclusive participation.

Using physical objects, teams externalize thinking and turn abstract topics into shared, visible stories. The method keeps the focus on meaning rather than mechanics.

Epicmeets is designed to be easy to adopt, flexible across contexts, and suitable for real client work.

Less explanations – More meaningful conversations.

A note for facilitators familiar with LEGO® Serious Play®

Many professional facilitators know LEGO® Serious Play®. Some use it regularly. Others find it difficult to use in more formal or strategic settings. Epicmeets was developed as a different application of the same underlying insight. People think more clearly when they build meaning visually together.

How Epicmeets differs

  • Direct metaphorical objects instead of literal construction
  • Everything is pre-built, which removes unnecessary cognitive and time overhead
  • Faster to start and easier to explain
  • Designed for shorter, more focused workshops
  • Visually professional and suitable for boardrooms and executive settings

Epicmeets shifts the focus from building models to building shared understanding.

Designed for professional environments

Epicmeets Epics are professionally designed facilitation objects created specifically for:

  • Strategy and leadership work
  • Organizational and cultural development
  • Team and innovation workshops

They fit naturally into boardrooms, executive offsites, and formal B2B environments. This makes Epicmeets easier to introduce, especially with senior decision-makers.

Who this training is for?

This training is for you if you:

  • Work as a professional facilitator or consultant
  • Run facilitated workshops for organizations
  • Care about quality, inclusion, and outcomes
  • Want a method grounded in research and proven practice

This training is not intended for internal team leads, first-time facilitators, or people primarily looking for a certification.

What you will gain

After completing the Epics MASTER Facilitator Training, you will be able to:

  • Design and run Epicmeets-based workshops confidently
  • Use Epics as a core facilitation method
  • Apply research-backed visual structures in practice
  • Introduce Epicmeets naturally in your facilitation work

The focus is on practical mastery.

Training structure

Master Facilitator Training Days 1 and 2

  • Deep dive into the Epicmeets method
    You’ll explore how the method supports sense-making, alignment, and shared ownership in groups, and how to adapt it to different organizational contexts, cultures, and strategic challenges.

  • Practical facilitation across real scenarios
    Train with realistic cases drawn from strategy, innovation, team development, and leadership work.

  • Workshop design, flow, and outcomes
    Learn how to design end-to-end workshops. From framing the challenge and choosing the right Epics, to guiding the flow, handling friction, and ensuring clear outcomes that travel beyond the room. 

Completion qualifies you as an Epics MASTER Facilitator.

 

“Discussion without visual support activates only 10–20% of the brain. With Epics, that rises to 40–60%. Information is retained, understanding deepens, and participants genuinely engage.”
Robin Gustafsson
Founder of epicMeets

Optional Day 3 Trainer Track

Day 3 is for facilitators who want to go further.

  • Training client teams and team leads
    Learn how to train others to use Epics with confidence. You’ll practice transferring facilitation capability to team leads and internal facilitators.

  • Running Epicmeets team and innovation trainings
    Get hands-on experience delivering Epicmeets trainings for teams and innovation contexts. .

  • Maintaining quality and consistency of the method
    You’ll learn how to uphold core principles, ensure a consistent participant experience, and adapt the method responsibly without diluting its impact.

Completing Day 3 enables facilitators to train Epicmeets internally at client organizations and work with Epicmeets in a network model.

“Discussion without visual support activates only 10–20% of the brain. With Epics, that rises to 40–60%. Information is retained, understanding deepens, and participants genuinely engage.”
Robin Gustafsson
Founder of epicMeets

Working with Epicmeets

Epicmeets works with facilitators as partners.

You remain independent in your own business. There are no sales targets and no reseller pressure. Collaboration is based on trust, quality, and long-term value.

Facilitators act primarily as brand ambassadors by demonstrating the method through real work.

Apply for the Master Facilitator Training

The Epics Master Facilitator Training is intentionally selective.

If you are curious whether this training is right for you, please email us about your background and goals.

This training is not for everyone. That is intentional.

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