Developing Facilitation Skills

On completion of this training, attendees will be able to:

• Understand Facilitation Principles and Techniques:
  • Define facilitation and its role in group dynamics and decision-making.
  • Recognise the key principles and techniques of effective facilitation.
• Develop Effective Facilitation Plans:
  • Set clear objectives and design facilitation sessions with purpose.
  • Structure agenda and activities to meet the needs of the group.
• Foster Participation and Engagement:
  • Utilise communication strategies to encourage active participation.
  • Create an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives.
• Manage Group Dynamics and Conflicts:
  • Understand group behaviour and dynamics during facilitation.
  • Apply conflict resolution techniques to manage challenging situations.
• Enhance Listening and Empathy Skills:
  • Practice active listening to understand the needs and concerns of participants.
  • Demonstrate empathy to build trust and rapport with the group.
• Evaluate Facilitation Effectiveness:
  • Use feedback and self-assessment to continuously improve facilitation skills.
  • Assess the impact of facilitation on group outcomes.

Introduction to Facilitation Skills

• Understanding the significance of facilitation in group dynamics and decision-making
• Identifying key principles and techniques of effective facilitation

Developing Facilitation Plans

• Setting clear objectives and designing purposeful facilitation sessions
• Structuring agenda and activities to meet the needs of the group

Fostering Participation and Engagement

• Utilising communication strategies to encourage active participation
• Creating an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives

Managing Group Dynamics and Conflicts

• Understanding group behaviour and dynamics during facilitation
• Applying conflict resolution techniques to manage challenging situations

Enhancing Listening and Empathy Skills

• Practicing active listening to understand participants' needs and concerns
• Demonstrating empathy to build trust and rapport with the group

Evaluating Facilitation Effectiveness

• Using feedback and self-assessment to continuously improve facilitation skills
• Assessing the impact of facilitation on group outcomes

Enhance your facilitation skills through this transformative masterclass and unlock your potential to lead productive discussions and achieve meaningful outcomes in any group setting. Join us to become a skilled and influential facilitator who fosters collaboration and drives success.

There are no specific prerequisites for this course.

Attendees may also be subsequently interested in

• Human Relations and Interpersonal Skills
• Effective Storytelling

This programme is suitable for professionals from all industries and roles who want to enhance their facilitation skills. Whether you are a team leader, manager, trainer, educator, or involved in leading group discussions, this training will benefit you if you aim to create a positive and productive facilitation environment and drive meaningful results.